EIKEN Test - How to Prepare Vocabulary
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Eiken Test is a major English language proficiency test in Japan. Students and adults use it to demonstrate their English ability, and schools, universities, and employers recognize it.
The materials here are for test takers of Grade Pre-1 and Grade 1. In general, for the former, they are nice to have, and for the latter, they are a must-have.
Grade Pre-1
It's for students aiming for university entrance exams and people preparing for professional or academic work in English.
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Reading comprehension (long and complex passages)
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Listening (lectures, interviews, etc.)
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Writing (structured essays)
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Speaking (interview format, discussing opinions clearly)
Grade 1
It's for students aiming to become professionals who need English at a very high level, as well as those wanting to study or work abroad. Sometimes required for special scholarships or government jobs.
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Very complex reading (academic and technical topics)
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High-level listening (difficult lectures, debates)
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Writing (logical, well-organized essays on abstract topics)
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Speaking (expressing opinions on social, political, or scientific issues)
4000 Eiken Vocabulary:
It's a middle-sized and middle-level word list. For most Eiken test takers, this vocabulary is good in terms of both size and level. However, it is indeed a little easy for high-score hunters. It may not be enough to ensure that a high mark is shot. If you know more than 50% of the list, consider skimming the list and try to look for a harder one instead.
We provide wordlists to study, as well as lots of online practices and printable materials to help you master these words quickly. Below, how-to-style articles have links to start and operate directly based on individual vocabulary and its groups.
Eiken Vocabulary Spelling Practice:
This website offers spelling practice for each word in 4000 Eiken Vocabulary. Spelling is the base of writing tests. The online tool can help you sharpen your spelling skills.
Eiken Words Matching Quizzes:
This website offers a common feature to all words in 4000 Eiken Vocabulary: make multiple dynamic options to choose the matched word. It is an interactive way to study and review Eiken words through the Internet, which is very convenient. If you are used to studying and reviewing words through a single-choice exercise, don't miss this feature.
Download Eiken Vocabulary PDF:
It is easy to download a PDF file of existing Eiken vocabulary. But if you want to download a good PDF that exactly matches your requirements, the thing becomes tough. Here, we introduce how to handle this puzzle. We also provide a quick guide to print PDFs from 4000 Eiken Vocabulary.
Print Eiken Vocabulary Cards:
Some students used to study new words with flashcards. Here, you can learn how to customize and print Eiken word flashcards with the built-in Eiken vocabulary with definitions of multiple languages.
Our visitors are usually Eiken test-takers, who should already know the Eiken background. If someone is confused about anything, more information is on the Eiken official website.
Eiken Test: Grade Pre-1
Eiken Test: Grade 1