JLPT Speed Master N1 Listening Comprehension

JLPT Speed Master N1 Listening opens with a warm-up section on how the JLPT listening test works and how to approach each question type. The practice section covers all five N1 listening formats: task-based comprehension, comprehension of key points, general outline, quick response, and integrated comprehension. There are also keyword lists organised by theme to build listening vocabulary. The book includes two full mock tests. Transcripts, answer keys, and brief translations in English, Chinese, and Korean are in a separate booklet. This is the 2024 audio download edition. No CDs.

The warm-up teaches you what to listen for in each question type, then you get a large bank of practice across all five formats. The audio is at exam speed. Shin Kanzen Master N1 Listening is the other main option here, and it goes deeper on listening strategy and note-taking techniques. Speed Master is more straightforward: here's what the question types are, now practise. Listening is one of those skills where you just need volume, and this book gives you more reps than most.