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JLPT N1: Advanced, nuanced Japanese

N1 is the highest JLPT level. You'll understand complex, abstract writing and fast natural speech, and grasp nuance, implication and formal register.

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Lessons
12 in 4 units
Video content
8.1 hours
Vocabulary
~10,000 words
Kanji
~2,000 kanji
Study time
Indicative 150+ class hours + self-study

Syllabus

Every lesson is free, video, study notes, audio lecture and handout. No sign-in needed.

Unit 1Literary & formal grammar3 lessons
  1. 〜をよそに・〜を皮切りにAdvanced connective expressions.FREE35 min
  2. 〜といえども・〜ならではConcession and uniqueness.FREE35 min
  3. 〜をもって・〜なくしてはMeans, timing and necessity.FREE35 min
Unit 2Complex reading3 lessons
  1. Editorials and essaysAbstract argument and implication.FREE40 min
  2. Academic textsLogical structure and technical vocabulary.FREE40 min
  3. Literature excerptsNuance, style and register.FREE40 min
Unit 3Advanced listening3 lessons
  1. Lectures and talksNote-taking and main-point extraction.FREE40 min
  2. Debates and discussionsFollowing multiple speakers and positions.FREE40 min
  3. Implied meaningWhat speakers mean but don't say.FREE35 min
Unit 4Exam mastery3 lessons
  1. N1 vocabulary nuanceNear-synonyms and formal expressions.FREE35 min
  2. Speed reading strategyFinishing long passages in time.FREE40 min
  3. N1 review & mock testFull mock test with detailed feedback.FREE70 min

Live online classes

Upcoming N1 live classes

The live class timetable is published when the next N1 batch starts. See upcoming batches.

Class recordings

Missed a class? Every live class is recorded and free to watch.

Recordings appear here after each live class.

Study materials

Free tools and handouts for everyone.

Practice quizzes

N1 Full test · 10 QsN1 Vocabulary · 10 QsN1 Grammar · 10 QsN1 Kanji · 10 QsN1 Reading · 10 QsN1 Listening · 10 Qs

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JLPT N1 Course

Starts
Starts 5 December 2026
Schedule
Sat • Sun, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Duration
150 hours · JLPT
Seats
10 seats left

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Practise N1 by topic

Pick a topic and answer 10 N1-level questions, each with an explanation.

Vocabulary10 N1 vocabulary questionsStart test Grammar10 N1 grammar questionsStart test Kanji10 N1 kanji questionsStart test Reading10 N1 reading questionsStart test Listening10 N1 listening questionsStart test