The Japanese Language NAT-TEST, is an examination that measures the Japanese language ability of students who are not native Japanese speakers. The tests are separated by difficulty (five levels) and general ability is measured in three categories: Grammar/Vocabulary, Listening and Reading Comprehension. The format of the exam and the types of questions are equivalent to those that appear on the Japanese Language Ability Test (JLPT). It is held 6 times a year and conducted my MBS COMPANY, Nepal. It has also 5 levels same as JLPT. N5 is the easiest one whereas N1 is the most difficult level.
The Three Sections of the Exam
The exact organization and content of the exam differ slightly for each level, however, a basic guide to the content on the NAT-TEST is as follows:
Language Knowledge (reading and vocabulary)
Level 1: 1Q Kanji reading, contextual comprehension, synonyms, usage
Level 2: 2Q Kanji reading, orthography, word formation, contextual comprehension, synonyms, usage
Level 3: 3Q Kanji reading, expressions, contextual comprehension, synonyms, usage
Level 4: 4Q Kanji reading, orthography, contextual comprehension, synonyms, usage
Level 5: 5Q Kanji reading, orthography, contextual comprehension
Language Knowledge (grammar, reading comprehension)
Level 1: 1Q Grammar – Conjugation, sentence composition, grammar in compositions
Reading Comprehension: Understanding content (short and medium-form writings), integrated comprehension, thematic comprehension, information retrieval
Level 2: 2Q Grammar – Conjugation, sentence composition, grammar in compositions
Reading Comprehension: Understanding content (short and medium-form writings), integrated comprehension, thematic comprehension, information retrieval
Level 3: 3Q Grammar – Conjugation, sentence composition, grammar in compositions
Reading Comprehension: Understanding content (short, medium and long-form writings), information retrieval
Level 4: 4Q Grammar – Conjugation, sentence composition, grammar in compositions
Reading Comprehension: Understanding content (short and medium-form writings), information retrieval
Level 5: 5Q Grammar – Conjugation, sentence composition, grammar in compositions
Reading Comprehension: Understanding content (short and medium-form writings), information retrieval
Listening Comprehension
Level 1: 1Q Task-based comprehension, comprehension of key points, understanding a synopsis, quick responses, integrated comprehension
Level 2: 2Q Task-based comprehension, comprehension of key points, understanding a synopsis, quick responses, integrated comprehension
Level 3: 3Q Task-based comprehension, comprehension of key points, understanding a synopsis, expressions used in speech, quick responses
Level 4: 4Q Task-based comprehension, comprehension of key points, expressions used in speech, quick responses
Level 5: 5Q Task-based comprehension, comprehension of key points, expressions used in speech, quick responses
