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JFT-Basic Test 2026: Schedule, Booking & What It Covers
JFT-Basic 2026 explained: reservation windows and booking through Prometric, the new A1/A2.1 levels from August 2026, and how the test compares with the JLPT.
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The JLPT Doesn't Test Speaking — Here's What That Means (2026)
The JLPT has no speaking or writing section. What that means for jobs, interviews and daily life in Japan — and how to build real conversation alongside JLPT study.
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JLPT Test Dates 2026: Schedule, Registration & Deadlines
Full JLPT 2026 schedule: Sunday 5 July and Sunday 6 December for all levels N5–N1, typical registration windows, the December-only countries caveat, and how to register.
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Learn to Speak Japanese Without Kanji: Is It Possible?
Yes — you can hold real conversations in Japanese without reading kanji. Here's what it honestly costs you, what kana buys you, and a speaking-first plan that works.