Reveal Your True Weakness in 10 Questions: The N3/N2 Short-Cut Diagnosis

Have you ever had the experience of understanding what the audio is saying, yet still being unable to choose the correct answer?
If so, the problem may not be your ears alone. In many cases, the real cause is hidden in the way you process information.

Here is a simple diagnostic method that can bring your weak points into focus with just 10 free listening questions.

Three Root Causes Behind Lost Points in Listening

The fastest way to improve is to find out which pattern is causing your mistakes.

1. Lack of previewing

This means you are not ready before the audio starts.
You have not prepared yourself for what kind of information you need to catch.

2. Weak paraphrase recognition

When the words in the choices are different from the words used in the audio, you panic and cannot respond well to synonyms or different wording.

3. Missing the conclusion

You fail to catch the key point at the end, such as when the speaker changes direction or when the final outcome is revealed at the last moment.

A Three-Step Diagnostic Method to Measure Your Ability Quickly

Use a workbook you already have or a free online test, and try the following steps.

1. Preparation before solving

Before the audio begins, read the answer choices and predict whether you will need to catch a person, place, time, or reason.
Write a short note in the margin.

2. Analysis after solving

For every question you got wrong, write down which of the three categories above best explains the mistake.

3. Identify the main issue

After finishing 10 questions, look at which category has the most checks.
That category is the top priority you should improve right now.

The Key to Improvement Lies More in Procedure Than in Your Ears

You do not need to listen to Japanese nonstop for 24 hours a day to improve your listening score.

Set your net with previewing, and wait until the very end for the conclusion.
Just by becoming aware of this procedure, your accuracy can improve dramatically, even with the vocabulary you already have.

Why not start by making your weak points visible with 10 free listening questions?

▼ Free N3/N2 Course: 10 Listening Questions