🎧 JLPT N3 Listening Practice Videos

Train Your Ears and Pass the JLPT N3 with Confidence

Welcome to our JLPT N3 Listening Practice Video page β€” your essential resource to boost listening skills and succeed on the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N3. If you’re working your way through intermediate Japanese, this is where you’ll take your comprehension from classroom knowledge to real-life understanding.

With our carefully designed video lessons, you’ll improve your ability to understand naturally spoken Japanese in practical situations β€” and pass the N3 exam with confidence.


πŸ” What is JLPT N3 Listening?

The JLPT N3 Listening section tests your ability to:

  • Understand everyday conversations spoken at natural speed
  • Grasp key details, intentions, and implications
  • Comprehend longer, more complex dialogues and explanations
  • Follow spoken instructions, suggestions, and opinions

This level bridges the gap between basic communication (N4) and fluent understanding (N2). You’ll hear conversations in casual, formal, and polite speech, covering topics like work, school, shopping, and social life.


πŸ“Ί What You’ll Find on This Page

Our JLPT N3 Listening Practice Videos are built to mirror the actual exam format, using real-world topics and natural Japanese.


βœ… JLPT-Style Video Lessons

Watch and listen to test-like audio scenarios with realistic conversations, followed by multiple-choice questions similar to the actual exam.


βœ… Transcripts, Subtitles & Vocabulary Support

Each video includes:

  • Japanese audio at N3 speed
  • English and Japanese subtitles (optional toggle)
  • Full transcripts with furigana
  • Vocabulary and grammar explanations


πŸŽ₯ Sample JLPT N3 Listening Videos

▢️ Listen to a conversation between coworkers discussing the best time for a meeting. Can you understand the proposed time and reason?

  • Focus: Office vocabulary, time expressions, indirect suggestions
  • Grammar: ο½žγ‚ˆγ†γ¨ζ€γ„γΎγ™, ο½žγŸγ»γ†γŒγ„γ„γ§γ™


▢️ Two friends talk about what they want to do this weekend. Catch key points about time, location, and personal preferences.

  • Focus: Expressing opinions, casual speech
  • Grammar: ο½žγŸγ‚Šο½žγŸγ‚Šγ™γ‚‹, ο½žγ“γ¨γ«γ™γ‚‹


▢️ Hear a tenant explain a problem to the building manager. Understand the issue and how it’s being handled.

  • Focus: Listening for problems, polite forms, situational responses
  • Grammar: ο½žγ¦γ—γΎγ„γΎγ—γŸ, ο½žγ¦γ‚‚γ„γ„γ§γ™γ‹


πŸ—“οΈ How to Use These Videos to Study Effectively

JLPT N3 requires consistent, smart practice. Here’s how to study with our listening videos:

  1. First Listen (No Subtitles): Focus on the big picture and try to understand the situation.
  2. Second Listen (With Japanese Subtitles): Confirm details and spot missed information.
  3. Check Transcript & Vocabulary: Read along, note unfamiliar grammar or expressions.
  4. Take the Quiz: Test comprehension and review explanations.
  5. Repeat Difficult Sections: Rewatch and practice listening until you feel confident.

🧠 Bonus tip: Try β€œshadowing” β€” repeat what you hear in real time to train your ear and improve pronunciation.


πŸ’¬ Why N3 Listening Practice Matters

Passing the N3 listening section means more than just understanding questions β€” it means you’re ready to:

  • Follow conversations in stores, offices, schools, and daily life
  • Understand opinions, instructions, and explanations at natural speed
  • Move toward real fluency in spoken Japanese

🎯 If you’re aiming for work, study, or life in Japan, listening practice is your most powerful tool.


πŸ“… Suggested Weekly Study Plan

DayActivityMonWatch 1 video with no subtitlesTueWatch again with Japanese subtitles & transcriptWedStudy grammar and new vocabularyThuPractice shadowing the audioFriTake quiz and review mistakesSatListen again to reinforceSunRest or watch a new video

Consistency is the key. Just 30–45 minutes per day will help you build real progress in your listening ability.


πŸŽ“ Get Ready to Pass JLPT N3 β€” One Video at a Time

Our goal is to help you not just pass the JLPT, but understand Japanese in real situations. Our videos are created by native speakers and JLPT educators to ensure they’re both accurate and practical.

πŸ“Œ Whether you’re aiming for a high score or real-world comprehension, these videos will help you succeed.


πŸš€ Start Your Listening Practice Now!

🎬 Choose a video above and begin your JLPT N3 Listening practice today.
πŸ’¬Let’s make fluent Japanese listening your next achievement!