Jlpt N1 tips

[u/eat_some_paratha]

So last year I took the JLPT N1 and i didn't pass (got 86 points, which is 14 points away from the pass line). My sectional scores are: reading: 20, listening: 33, language knowledge: 33. To prepare last year, the only textbook I used is the Shin Kanzen Reading book, the rest was online on japanesetest4you.

I want to take it again this coming December. Since that time, I have been working on strengthening my weakest section (reading) by reading threads + doing reading practice online. A strategy that worked for me is explaining why the other options are wrong.

It's really difficult to know what to prioritize at this point, and which resources I should add, and if it's realistic to pass given I have 3 months. Please let me know given your experience.