#Proficiency Tests

[pissterdaniel]

I took my golden kiwi ice skating!

and made this silly video of us doing skills

🎵 The Blue Danube Waltz - Johann Strauss II

Phiwi had a lovely time!

[shijiujun]

"I like you."

"W-What? I don't understand."

HE TOTALLY DOES

[ddarker-dreams]

Chrollo a thighs, boobs or ass kinda guy?

thighs.

this discovery has been confirmed through extensive quantitative research.

there's something about the soft plushness of your thighs when you sit down while wearing shorts, or how the hem of your skirt brushes over the skin that really captures his attention. he will stare and he won't bother hiding his interest.

tights reign superior up at the top. there's no art in existence that could even compare. a useful tidbit to learn, you'll think.

interestingly enough, he compliments your physical appearance sparingly, though not due to any shyness on his part. he wants each instance to be special. painfully memorable, a stain you can never wash off.

it has to be intimate, it has to have impact. he doesn't want your heart to just flutter, he wants it to pound hard enough that it hurts. he'll draw you in close, curate a little world where no one aside from the two of you exist.

he'll settle his a hand on your knee, move it up higher in by inch.

"you're lovely," he'll murmur. then, he gives the flesh a hearty squeeze. "the curious little indents you left inside the lock, though... not so much. will you show me anything else as due compensation?"

[fallout-lou-begas]

i think people get anxious about sex being something you can be good or bad at because it can obviously make people feel ashamed or embarrassed if they think they're "bad" at something that can be very intimate and vulnerable, but it should instead come as a relief that (at least in my view) being "good" at sex is maybe like 5% pure physical ability at absolute maximum and is 95% being communicative, attentive, and creative as a sex partner, especially as it pertains to treating people as individuals with their unique and bespoke preferences for and against certain things, and not assuming everybody is the same obstacle course that you can just do your single, so-called optimal route through. and as for that 5% of pure physical ability, it's not so much raw awesome fuck strength and power as it is the ability to maintain a consistent rhythm with literally any part of your body (or object that you are holding or operating, including technological ones that can maintain that rhythm for you!). i also think that people who get anxious about being "bad" at sex may have a particularly rigid view of what sex is in their minds, an ideal that they think that they couldn't possibly live up to (and no one else probably could, either!), that they could do to let go of, because the world is very large and beautiful and truly anything is possible.

[ununotter]

Passed the N3 🥳

[learninternational]

Knowledge of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) and NAT Scoring Systems

The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) and NAT exams are two of the most widely recognized language proficiency tests for Japanese language learners. Both exams are designed to evaluate the language skills of non-native Japanese speakers, but they have distinct scoring systems that can be confusing for test-takers. In this article, we'll delve into the details of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) and NAT scoring systems, helping you understand how to interpret your scores and set realistic goals for your language learning journey.

JLPT Scoring System

The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES) administer the JLPT, which is available in five levels: N1, N2, N3, N4, and N5. The test evaluates language skills in three areas: language knowledge (vocabulary), reading, and listening. The scoring system is based on a scale of 0 to 180 points, with 100 points required to pass.

N1: Advanced level, requiring a high degree of language proficiency (100–180 points)

N2: Upper-intermediate level, requiring a good command of Japanese (100–180 points)

N3: Intermediate level, requiring a moderate level of language proficiency (100–180 points)

N4: Elementary level, requiring a basic level of language proficiency (100–180 points)

N5: Basic level, requiring a limited level of language proficiency (80–180 points)

NAT Scoring System

The NAT exam, administered by the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, is designed for students who wish to study at a Japanese university. The test evaluates language skills in four areas: vocabulary, grammar, reading, and listening. The scoring system is based on a scale of 0 to 400 points, with 240 points required to pass.

Level 1: Advanced level, requiring a high degree of language proficiency (360–400 points)

Level 2: Upper-intermediate level, requiring a good command of Japanese (280–359 points)

Level 3: Intermediate level, requiring a moderate level of language proficiency (240–279 points)

Level 4: Elementary level, requiring a basic level of language proficiency (200–239 points)

Level 5: Basic level, requiring a limited level of language proficiency (0–199 points)

Key Differences

While both exams evaluate language proficiency, there are key differences in their scoring systems. The JLPT has a more nuanced scoring system, with a greater range of points available for each level. In contrast, the NAT exam has a more straightforward scoring system with a clear distinction between levels.

Tips for Test-Takers

Understanding the scoring system is crucial for setting realistic goals and developing an effective study plan. Here are some tips for test-takers:

Familiarize yourself with the exam format and content.

Set specific, achievable goals for each section of the exam.

Practice with sample questions and mock tests to improve your time management and test-taking strategies.

Focus on your weaknesses and allocate more study time to those areas.

In conclusion, understanding the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) and NAT scoring systems is essential for language learners who wish to demonstrate their proficiency in Japanese. By recognizing the differences between the two exams and setting realistic goals, you can optimize your study plan and achieve success in your language learning journey.

[evilkitten3]

team minato modern middle school au where kakashi is the annoying genius who skipped like two grades, rin somehow lives in a hospital (no one's sure which nurse/doctor is her parent but. it's one of them. right? it's gotta be. no way did a bunch of worked-half-to-death medical staff accidentally adopt a baby someone forgot about. definitely one of them is her parent. her birth certificate is around here somewhere i'm sure look i'll get back to you once my shift ends in six hours), and obito is the class clown who lives with his awful anarchist stoner grandpa and calls his house "the cave"

minato is a former student of kakashi's dad's friend and he's their carpool driver bc no way in hell would that man be allowed to teach in real life

[aboutiroh]

Being multilingual is constantly being confronted with the fact that you don’t know a basic word in one of the languages you speak.

Yesterday, while returning from the store, I realized I couldn’t remember the English word for the object I had just bought. This object may have been one of the first English words I learned in school and yet I couldn’t remember it no matter how hard I tried. The best I came up with was ‘tubular adhesive’. I had bought a glue stick.

[meikuree]

still grinds my gears that two of my phd student friends going to the same institution, both from southeast asia like me, have gotten comments from academics &/ student feedback to the effect of "your english could be better". the audacity!

[typingwithmyhandstied]

tw vent

[bending-sickle]

Is English your first language?

basically. it’s not my “mother tongue” since my parents are spanish speakers and that’s what we use at home but i have been bilingual since i was a toddler, basically since i knew how to speak, which makes both languages my “first language”.

also my education (kindergarten onwards) was in english, even though for the most part i haven’t lived in english-speaking countries. so it’s also the language i am most comfortable working in, have a wider vocabulary, can better use to express myself in, and think, dream, write notes in, etc.

[far-hall-bridge]

I should've been less radically accepting actually

[stuckstucktrolls]

I might have an online job soon if my old headphones work and I can find somewhere quiet to work.

[lokh]

no fucking way.... 100% on reading comprehension while i couldn't even break 70% on grammar

[i-wanna-see-the-milky-way]

I took the JLPT N1 last Sunday

- Tiring

- Slightly hot and then it got rainy

- No pencil cases allowed

- No water bottles allowed

- No watches of any type

- AHHH 😭 The vocabulary section will kill my score

[jeonstudios]

Where r u from? Hope u don't mind answering

sweden ♥️