In this final Bonus Topic of N5, we're taking a well deserved victory lap! We have officially made it through the foundations of the Japanese language. In many ways, N5 is the hardest hurdle to clear, because everything is brand new. Making this far is already a massive achievement.

But now that we have all this grammar in our toolbox, what do we do with it? Let's look at how we can measure our progress and put our new skills to the test.

The Benchmark

If you are looking for an objective way to measure your skills, the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) is the international standard. Passing the N5 level is proof of a solid grasp of the fundamentals.

Whether preparing for the real exam or just wanting to check progress without the stress of the official testing hall, Bunpro's JLPT Practice Tests are the ideal challenge.

• The Real Deal: There are five full-length practice tests for N5 (and all other levels!). They are in the exact same structure as the actual JLPT, complete with professional art, and native audio for the listening sections.
• Actionable Feedback: The most useful feature of the Bunpro Practice Tests is the feedback system. Instead of just getting a score, there are specific explanations for the logic behind why every answer is right or wrong. For relevant questions, there are also links to the Bunpro grammar or vocabulary page, allowing for instant revision of any possible weak points.

Putting It Into Context

Taking the test, real or practice, is a great yardstick for progress. Still, the ultimate goal is understanding Japanese in the wild! For that, there is Bunpro Reading Practice.

Grammar exists in context, and the best way to test our comprehension of all the particles, auxiliary verbs, and conjugations that we've learned is to actually bring it all together. As such, Bunpro Reading Practice offers passages specifically tailored to the target grammar of each Lesson. They are a perfect opportunity to check our understanding of the N5 grammar we've learned in natural contexts.

To N4 and Beyond!

Before jumping straight into N4, let's take a moment to enjoy what we've achieved so far.

Fire up an N5 Practice Test to find your baseline, do some Reading Practice to polish your comprehension, and use the Cram tool to turn your weak points into strong ones. You can also find all these practice features at any time by selecting 'Practice' from your Dashboard.

Whenever you're ready to take the next step, N4 is waiting for you!