{"id":379,"date":"2021-02-02T13:35:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T13:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fsastra.gunadarma.ac.id\/inggris\/en\/?page_id=379"},"modified":"2021-02-02T13:48:20","modified_gmt":"2021-02-02T13:48:20","slug":"educational-testing-service-ets-toefl-ibt-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fsastra.gunadarma.ac.id\/inggris\/en\/educational-testing-service-ets-toefl-ibt-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese (JFT-Basic)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese (JFT-Basic) seeks to measure the level of Japanese language proficiency needed by foreign nationals about to reside in Japan mainly for work, to communicate in everyday life situations. It is used to assess whether they have the Japanese language proficiency to be able to engage in everyday conversation to a certain extent and handle daily life without difficulties. The test evaluates Japanese language competence based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, teaching, assessment (CEFR) and the\u00a0JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education<\/a>\u00a0, a framework for Japanese language education grounded on the principle of using the Japanese language to facilitate mutual understanding among people. (The JF standard was developed based on the concepts supporting the CEFR by the Japan Foundation.)
The JFT-Basic is also used as a test to measure the level of Japanese language proficiency needed to obtain the residency status of \u201cSpecified Skilled Worker (i),\u201d which began in April 1, 2019. Please visit the following for more information on Specified Skill eligibility.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Target of the Test<\/h2>\n

This test is for foreign nationals who are not native speakers of Japanese.
In particular, it is aimed for foreign nationals about to reside in Japan mainly for work.<\/p>\n

Testing Method<\/h2>\n

This test is conducted through Computer-Based Testing (CBT). Questions are set and answered on computers at test centers in each country. In booths, test-takers answer on the computer screen based on questions displayed on the screen and audio played through the headphones.<\/p>\n

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Figure 1: CBT screen<\/span><\/div>\n

The test questions and choices are displayed on the central area of the computer screen. In addition, the section name, test name, time remaining and status of answers are displayed on the borders of the screen.<\/p>\n

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Figure 2: Question screen<\/span><\/div>\n
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Figure 3: Pop-up of the problem in local language<\/span><\/div>\n

In the test, problems are displayed in English. Problems can be read in your local language by clicking on the Your Language button.
Read the problem to understand the setting or situation and answer the question. For listening comprehension, press the play button to play the audio playback. To answer, click on your choice. The color of your selected choice will change.<\/p>\n

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Test structure<\/h2>\n

This test is composed of four sections: Script and Vocabulary, Conversation and Expression, Listening Comprehension, and Reading Comprehension. The purposes of this test structure and questions are shown in Table 1. There are approximately 60 questions, and the test time is 60 minutes. There is no time limit for completing each section.<\/p>\n

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Table 1 Test Structure and Purposes<\/caption>\n
Section<\/th>\nPurposes of the section<\/th>\nCategory<\/th>\nPurpose of category<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Script and Vocabulary\uff08Around 15 questions\uff09<\/th>\nTo test if the test-taker is able to read Japanese texts used in everyday situations, and whether the test-taker has the basic vocabulary and is able to use it.<\/td>\nWord Meaning<\/td>\nTo test the meaning of a word.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Word Usage<\/td>\nTo test the usage of a word.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kanji Reading<\/td>\nTo test the hiragana pronunciation of a word written in kanji.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kanji Meaning and Usage<\/td>\nTo test the meaning and usage of a word written in kanji.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conversation and Expression\uff08Around 15 questions\uff09<\/th>\nTo test if the test-taker is able to use the grammar and expressions necessary for conversation in everyday situations.<\/td>\nGrammar<\/td>\nTo test if the test-taker can use the appropriate grammar matching the context.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Expression<\/td>\nTo test if the test-taker is able to use the appropriate expression matching the context.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Listening Comprehension\uff08Around 15 questions\uff09<\/th>\nTo test if the test-taker is able to listen to and understand conversations, instructions, etc. in everyday situations.<\/td>\nComprehending Content (conversation)<\/td>\nTo test understanding of contents by listening to an exchange of information or social exchange.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Comprehending Content (communicating at shops and public places)<\/td>\nTo test understanding of contents by listening to an exchange at a shop or public place.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Comprehending Content (listening to announcements and instructions)<\/td>\nTo test understanding of contents by listening to instructions and announcements, audio media, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reading Comprehension\uff08Around 15 questions\uff09<\/th>\nTo test if the test-taker is able to read and understand letters, notices, explanations, etc. in everyday situations.<\/td>\nComprehending Content<\/td>\nTo test reading of a short and simple letter, message, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Information Search<\/td>\nTo test if the test-taker is able to find the necessary information from an everyday billboard, notice, information material, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Summary of Linguistic Competence and Levels<\/h2>\n

This test follows the framework of the CEFR adopted by The JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education as a guideline for the kind of tasks the test-taker can accomplish using Japanese, and uses the test-taker\u2019s competence in accomplishing tasks as an indicator of their level. Competence in accomplishing tasks is presented as their \u201cCan-do\u201d (description of linguistic competence) and is divided into six levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2. Please refer to Figure 4 below for an illustration of the levels.<\/p>\n

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Figure 4: Six levels of Can-do<\/span><\/div>\n

With test questions based on A1 to A2 levels of Can-do in the CEFR and the JF standard, the test comprehensively assesses the Japanese language communication skills required for daily life situations in Japan in four sections: Script and Vocabulary, Conversation and Expression, Listening Comprehension, and Reading Comprehension. Using the necessary \u201cability to engage in everyday conversation to a certain extent and handle daily life without difficulties\u201d for working in Japan as a guideline, this test determines if test-takers are sufficiently proficient in Japanese at the A2 level. A summary of the linguistic competence required for A2 level is shown in the middle section of Table 2 below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Table 2 Summary of linguistic competence required for A2 level (Comparison with adjacent levels)<\/caption>\n
Level<\/th>\nSummary of linguistic competence<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
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  • Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.<\/li>\n
  • Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.<\/li>\n
  • Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Can describe in simple terms aspects of his\/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A1<\/th>\n\n