JLPT N1 December 2025 Special Course
The next JLPT is in December. Now’s the time to prepare with focus, strategy, and support. No more random cramming or studying alone.
Our 90-day online JLPT course is designed to keep you motivated and on track during the most critical phase of your prep, so you can walk into the exam room feeling confident and ready.
💡 Why Join This Course?
The last three months before the JLPT are the hardest: motivation dips, it’s tough to stay consistent, and you’re unsure where to focus. That’s why we created this course.
In this course, you’ll:
✅ Sharpen your reading and listening comprehension, the sections most learners struggle with.
✅ Practice JLPT-style questions to get familiar with the test format.
✅ Learn time management and test strategies so you don’t just work hard, but you also work smart.
✅ Get personalized feedback and guidance when you hit roadblocks.
We focus class time on what’s hardest to do alone: comprehension, strategy, and practice. Vocabulary and grammar review? That’s for your self-study time, but we’ll point you to good resources and support you all the way.
📅 Class Schedule
N1 Group: Mondays, 18:00 - 19:00 JST
Need a different time? Email us at info@nihongopicnic.com . If there’s interest, we may open a new group!
🛠️ What You Get
✨ 12 live online classes (60 min each). Small groups (max 6) to keep it interactive and personal.
✨ 2 online half mock tests. Simulate real exam pressure, and review one together in class.
✨ 2 one-on-one sessions (25 min each). Get tailored advice from our head teacher.
✨ Slack access. Catch up on materials, ask questions, and stay connected anytime.
💰 Course Details
Duration: 90 days (September – November 2025)
Fee: ¥66,000 (tax included)
Special Discount: Already in a Nihongo Picnic group or 1:1 class? You get 40% off → ¥39,600 (tax included)!
Please note: There are no make-up lessons, but all materials will be available on Slack. No refunds after enrollment, so double-check your schedule before signing up.
🎯 Ready to Join?
✅ You want to pass the JLPT, not just “try your best.”
✅ You’re ready to show up once a week and stay accountable.
✅ You want expert guidance and a community to keep you motivated.
Session 1: Reading - Grammar in Context
Develop precise reading skills by interpreting complex grammar, abstract expressions, and ellipses or euphemisms. Focus on understanding the structure and flow of the text, as well as the author’s intent and subtle nuances.
Kanji：踏切、緩い、姿勢、慎重、懐くなど
Vocabulary：思惑、てっきり、突き進む、抗議、おとろえるなど
Session 2: Reading - Comprehension of Short Passages
Read short texts to infer the writer’s intent or emotions hidden behind polite expressions or limited information. Practice understanding implied meanings and background context.
Kanji：濁る、怪しい、納得、厳か、解除など
Vocabulary：プロセス、〜込む、 還元、養う、あっけないなど
Session 3: Reading - Comprehension of Medium-Length Passages
Read information-rich, slightly abstract texts and understand the author’s intent and the organization of ideas. Build deeper comprehension through structural analysis.
Kanji：慌てる、道端、破裂、柔軟、名残など
Vocabulary：発覚、見逃す、ほほえましい、目処、ねだるなど
Session 4: Reading - Comprehension of Long Passages
Strengthen your advanced reading skills by accurately grasping detailed information, the purpose of specific expressions, and how the text is organized.
Kanji：厳重、勝る、愚か、催促、粋など
Vocabulary：ニーズ、処方、雄大、由緒、とぼしいなど
Session 5: Reading - Integrative Understanding of Long Passages
Integrate multiple perspectives or pieces of information to understand the overall logic and key points of the passage. Develop the ability to see how everything connects.
Kanji：控える、快く、織物、検討、有無など
Vocabulary：アクセス、打ち解ける、赴任、目覚ましい、穏和ななど
Session 6: Reading - Understanding Arthor's Claim
Deepen your ability to interpret logical or abstract texts by identifying the author’s main claim, position, and reasoning. Focus on how the argument is built and supported.
Review of kanji, vocabulary, and grammar from Day 1.
Session 7: Listening - Finding Information
Learn to select appropriate information from multiple sources based on your purpose. Develop the ability to judge what’s relevant depending on the situation.
Review of kanji, vocabulary, and grammar from Day 2.
Session 9: Mock Test #2 - Review & Explanation
Listen to complex instructions, consultations, or problem-solving situations. Organize the essential points from detailed information and make accurate judgments based on context.
Review of kanji, vocabulary, and grammar from Day 3.
Session 9: Mock Test #2 - Review & Explanation
1. Experience JLPT-style questions to understand the format and time limits
2. Identify your weak points and use them to guide future study
Session 10: Listening - General Understanding
Accurately summarize the speaker’s main message by understanding their position, purpose, and how the conversation or explanation develops.
Review of kanji, vocabulary, and grammar from Day 4.
Session 11: Listening - Instant Response
In complex conversations, learn to understand indirect or implied meanings and respond appropriately even when the speaker’s intent isn’t clearly stated.
Review of kanji, vocabulary, and grammar from Day 5.
Session 12: Listening - Integrative Comprehension
While listening to longer conversations or explanations, build the ability to integrate multiple viewpoints and opinions and make logical overall judgments.
Comprehensive review of all kanji, vocabulary, and grammar covered in the course.
Session 1: Reading - Grammar in Context
Develop precise reading skills by interpreting complex grammar, abstract expressions, and ellipses or euphemisms. Focus on understanding the structure and flow of the text, as well as the author’s intent and subtle nuances.
Kanji：踏切、緩い、姿勢、慎重、懐くなど
Vocabulary：思惑、てっきり、突き進む、抗議、おとろえるなど
Session 2: Reading - Comprehension of Short Passages
Read short texts to infer the writer’s intent or emotions hidden behind polite expressions or limited information. Practice understanding implied meanings and background context.
Kanji：濁る、怪しい、納得、厳か、解除など
Vocabulary：プロセス、〜込む、 還元、養う、あっけないなど
Session 3: Reading - Comprehension of Medium-Length Passages
Read information-rich, slightly abstract texts and understand the author’s intent and the organization of ideas. Build deeper comprehension through structural analysis.
Kanji：慌てる、道端、破裂、柔軟、名残など
Vocabulary：発覚、見逃す、ほほえましい、目処、ねだるなど
Session 4: Reading - Comprehension of Long Passages
Strengthen your advanced reading skills by accurately grasping detailed information, the purpose of specific expressions, and how the text is organized.
Kanji：厳重、勝る、愚か、催促、粋など
Vocabulary：ニーズ、処方、雄大、由緒、とぼしいなど
Session 5: Reading - Integrative Understanding of Long Passages
Integrate multiple perspectives or pieces of information to understand the overall logic and key points of the passage. Develop the ability to see how everything connects.
Kanji：控える、快く、織物、検討、有無など
Vocabulary：アクセス、打ち解ける、赴任、目覚ましい、穏和ななど
Session 6: Reading - Understanding Arthor's Claim
Deepen your ability to interpret logical or abstract texts by identifying the author’s main claim, position, and reasoning. Focus on how the argument is built and supported.
Review of kanji, vocabulary, and grammar from Day 1.
Session 7: Listening - Finding Information
Learn to select appropriate information from multiple sources based on your purpose. Develop the ability to judge what’s relevant depending on the situation.
Review of kanji, vocabulary, and grammar from Day 2.
Session 9: Mock Test #2 - Review & Explanation
Listen to complex instructions, consultations, or problem-solving situations. Organize the essential points from detailed information and make accurate judgments based on context.
Review of kanji, vocabulary, and grammar from Day 3.
Session 9: Mock Test #2 - Review & Explanation
1. Experience JLPT-style questions to understand the format and time limits
2. Identify your weak points and use them to guide future study
Session 10: Listening - General Understanding
Accurately summarize the speaker’s main message by understanding their position, purpose, and how the conversation or explanation develops.
Review of kanji, vocabulary, and grammar from Day 4.
Session 11: Listening - Instant Response
In complex conversations, learn to understand indirect or implied meanings and respond appropriately even when the speaker’s intent isn’t clearly stated.
Review of kanji, vocabulary, and grammar from Day 5.
Session 12: Listening - Integrative Comprehension
While listening to longer conversations or explanations, build the ability to integrate multiple viewpoints and opinions and make logical overall judgments.
Comprehensive review of all kanji, vocabulary, and grammar covered in the course.
Session 1: Reading - Grammar in Context
Develop precise reading skills by interpreting complex grammar, abstract expressions, and ellipses or euphemisms. Focus on understanding the structure and flow of the text, as well as the author’s intent and subtle nuances.
Kanji：踏切、緩い、姿勢、慎重、懐くなど
Vocabulary：思惑、てっきり、突き進む、抗議、おとろえるなど
Session 2: Reading - Comprehension of Short Passages
Read short texts to infer the writer’s intent or emotions hidden behind polite expressions or limited information. Practice understanding implied meanings and background context.
Kanji：濁る、怪しい、納得、厳か、解除など
Vocabulary：プロセス、〜込む、 還元、養う、あっけないなど
Session 3: Reading - Comprehension of Medium-Length Passages
Read information-rich, slightly abstract texts and understand the author’s intent and the organization of ideas. Build deeper comprehension through structural analysis.
Kanji：慌てる、道端、破裂、柔軟、名残など
Vocabulary：発覚、見逃す、ほほえましい、目処、ねだるなど
Session 4: Reading - Comprehension of Long Passages
Strengthen your advanced reading skills by accurately grasping detailed information, the purpose of specific expressions, and how the text is organized.
Kanji：厳重、勝る、愚か、催促、粋など
Vocabulary：ニーズ、処方、雄大、由緒、とぼしいなど
Session 5: Reading - Integrative Understanding of Long Passages
Integrate multiple perspectives or pieces of information to understand the overall logic and key points of the passage. Develop the ability to see how everything connects.
Kanji：控える、快く、織物、検討、有無など
Vocabulary：アクセス、打ち解ける、赴任、目覚ましい、穏和ななど
Session 6: Reading - Understanding Arthor's Claim
Deepen your ability to interpret logical or abstract texts by identifying the author’s main claim, position, and reasoning. Focus on how the argument is built and supported.
Review of kanji, vocabulary, and grammar from Day 1.
Session 7: Listening - Finding Information
Learn to select appropriate information from multiple sources based on your purpose. Develop the ability to judge what’s relevant depending on the situation.
Review of kanji, vocabulary, and grammar from Day 2.
Session 9: Mock Test #2 - Review & Explanation
Listen to complex instructions, consultations, or problem-solving situations. Organize the essential points from detailed information and make accurate judgments based on context.
Review of kanji, vocabulary, and grammar from Day 3.
Session 9: Mock Test #2 - Review & Explanation
1. Experience JLPT-style questions to understand the format and time limits
2. Identify your weak points and use them to guide future study
Session 10: Listening - General Understanding
Accurately summarize the speaker’s main message by understanding their position, purpose, and how the conversation or explanation develops.
Review of kanji, vocabulary, and grammar from Day 4.
Session 11: Listening - Instant Response
In complex conversations, learn to understand indirect or implied meanings and respond appropriately even when the speaker’s intent isn’t clearly stated.
Review of kanji, vocabulary, and grammar from Day 5.
Session 12: Listening - Integrative Comprehension
While listening to longer conversations or explanations, build the ability to integrate multiple viewpoints and opinions and make logical overall judgments.
Comprehensive review of all kanji, vocabulary, and grammar covered in the course.
David Laskey
2025/02/12
"Nihongo Picnic is filling a gap I've felt in my Japanese studies for a while. The class sizes are small so everyone gets a chance to practice, and the teachers are really kind, knowledgeable, and eager to help you grow!"
David Laskey
2025/02/12
"Nihongo Picnic is filling a gap I've felt in my Japanese studies for a while. The class sizes are small so everyone gets a chance to practice, and the teachers are really kind, knowledgeable, and eager to help you grow!"
David Laskey
2025/02/12
"Nihongo Picnic is filling a gap I've felt in my Japanese studies for a while. The class sizes are small so everyone gets a chance to practice, and the teachers are really kind, knowledgeable, and eager to help you grow!"
James Pearson
2025/02/01
"Before taking the class I just kind of resigned myself to being the person who was fine with just reading Japanese and not speaking it, but thanks to the course my speaking ability and confidence to strike up a conversation with others and have my options properly expressed had increased exponentially."
James Pearson
2025/02/01
"Before taking the class I just kind of resigned myself to being the person who was fine with just reading Japanese and not speaking it, but thanks to the course my speaking ability and confidence to strike up a conversation with others and have my options properly expressed had increased exponentially."
James Pearson
2025/02/01
"Before taking the class I just kind of resigned myself to being the person who was fine with just reading Japanese and not speaking it, but thanks to the course my speaking ability and confidence to strike up a conversation with others and have my options properly expressed had increased exponentially."
Price of this course
¥
66,000
Classes:
Online
Classes:
Online
Classes:
Online
Course level:
Advanced
Course level:
Advanced
Course level:
Advanced
Lesson:
12
Lesson:
12
Lesson:
12
Language:
Japanese
Language:
Japanese
Language:
Japanese
Duration:
12h
Duration:
12h
Duration:
12h
Enrolled Student:
6
Enrolled Student:
6
Enrolled Student:
6
Set aside 1 to 2 hours each day to work on the following:
Vocabulary, kanji, and grammar exercises
Memorize key vocabulary
Reading or listening practice
Use the textbook and vocabulary book to familiarize yourself with common question patterns and develop effective time management skills.
When you make a mistake, take time to reflect on why. Identifying and overcoming your weak points is essential.
Aim to reach a level where you can confidently understand 100% of the material covered.
Set aside 1 to 2 hours each day to work on the following:
Vocabulary, kanji, and grammar exercises
Memorize key vocabulary
Reading or listening practice
Use the textbook and vocabulary book to familiarize yourself with common question patterns and develop effective time management skills.
When you make a mistake, take time to reflect on why. Identifying and overcoming your weak points is essential.
Aim to reach a level where you can confidently understand 100% of the material covered.
Set aside 1 to 2 hours each day to work on the following:
Vocabulary, kanji, and grammar exercises
Memorize key vocabulary
Reading or listening practice
Use the textbook and vocabulary book to familiarize yourself with common question patterns and develop effective time management skills.
When you make a mistake, take time to reflect on why. Identifying and overcoming your weak points is essential.
Aim to reach a level where you can confidently understand 100% of the material covered.
Have passed JLPT N2 or have equivalent Japanese proficiency (As a general guideline: N2-level grammar knowledge, about 1,000 kanji, and 6,000 vocabulary words)
Can set aside 1 to 2 hours for study each day
Are able to self-study N3-level kanji, vocabulary, and grammar
Can understand explanations given in Japanese during class (All classes are conducted entirely in Japanese)
Have passed JLPT N2 or have equivalent Japanese proficiency (As a general guideline: N2-level grammar knowledge, about 1,000 kanji, and 6,000 vocabulary words)
Can set aside 1 to 2 hours for study each day
Are able to self-study N3-level kanji, vocabulary, and grammar
Can understand explanations given in Japanese during class (All classes are conducted entirely in Japanese)
Have passed JLPT N2 or have equivalent Japanese proficiency (As a general guideline: N2-level grammar knowledge, about 1,000 kanji, and 6,000 vocabulary words)
Can set aside 1 to 2 hours for study each day
Are able to self-study N3-level kanji, vocabulary, and grammar
Can understand explanations given in Japanese during class (All classes are conducted entirely in Japanese)
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Wherever you are in your learning journey, you'll find a course that can take you to where you want to go, creating meaningful human connections along the way.