Language exam guides
Practical, in-depth guides on preparing for the JLPT, TOEIC, TOPIK, DELF and more, plus the study methods that make preparation stick.
How to Prepare for JLPT N5: A Complete Study Plan
A realistic three-month study plan for the JLPT N5, covering kana, the core vocabulary and grammar you need, and how to practice the actual test format.
TOEICTOEIC Listening & Reading: A Section-by-Section Strategy
Understand the seven parts of the TOEIC Listening & Reading test and the specific tactics that raise your score in each one.
Study methodsSpaced Repetition for Language Exams: How It Actually Works
Why cramming fails, how the forgetting curve works, and how to use spaced repetition to hold hundreds of exam words in memory with minimal daily effort.
TOPIKTOPIK I Explained: Format, Levels, and How to Study
A clear breakdown of the TOPIK I test for beginner and intermediate Korean learners, including the listening and reading sections and how the level is decided.
DELFDELF B1: What to Expect and How to Prepare
An overview of the DELF B1 French exam and its four skills, with practical preparation advice for the listening, reading, writing, and speaking tests.
Study methodsReading Comprehension Strategies for Language Certifications
Practical reading techniques that work across JLPT, TOEIC, TOPIK, and DELF: how to skim, scan, and manage time so you answer more questions correctly.
JLPTBuilding JLPT Vocabulary That Sticks
How to learn and retain the thousands of words the JLPT demands, using frequency, context, and spaced repetition instead of endless rote lists.
Study methodsLanguage Exam Day: A Practical Checklist
What to do in the final week, the night before, and on the morning of a language certification exam so that preparation translates into performance.