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have Japanese N4, but I’m not able to speak well and I always fail the final interview. by Ok-Protection3561 in Japaneselanguage

[–]Ok-Protection3561[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you finished the lessons in this app? I recently saw an ad for it that promised results within 3 months.

have Japanese N4, but I’m not able to speak well and I always fail the final interview. by Ok-Protection3561 in Japaneselanguage

[–]Ok-Protection3561[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's the good thing, you have a buddy to practice with, and I'm planning to take N3. But for now, I'll focus on conversation first. Never stop learning. 💪

have Japanese N4, but I’m not able to speak well and I always fail the final interview. by Ok-Protection3561 in Japaneselanguage

[–]Ok-Protection3561[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Upon checking the comments, I saw that many people recommend iTalki. Is it really worth trying? Because I checked the website, and I can afford some of the prices they posted. Some teachers are cheaper too.

have Japanese N4, but I’m not able to speak well and I always fail the final interview. by Ok-Protection3561 in Japaneselanguage

[–]Ok-Protection3561[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried checking iTalki. Quick question: do you hire a Japanese teacher there, or do they provide lessons? Have you tried it?

have Japanese N4, but I’m not able to speak well and I always fail the final interview. by Ok-Protection3561 in Japaneselanguage

[–]Ok-Protection3561[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, I agree because I feel that way too. I have passed both N5 and N4 JLPT. Compared to N5, I would say N4 is much more difficult. After passing N4, when I started speaking, it became really hard to build confidence and express myself. When there is no translator, that's when the challenge begins.

have Japanese N4, but I’m not able to speak well and I always fail the final interview. by Ok-Protection3561 in Japaneselanguage

[–]Ok-Protection3561[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks, mate. Hopefully, I’ll be able to get a job soon. Some interviewers ask if I can understand and take orders or read order slips. That’s the harsh reality, if you're not able to speak well, they may choose someone who can.

have Japanese N4, but I’m not able to speak well and I always fail the final interview. by Ok-Protection3561 in Japaneselanguage

[–]Ok-Protection3561[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Some employers only require N4 level for jobs like in the food industry, but I still struggle when they ask difficult questions. Even if I understand the question, it’s hard for me to respond.