Example Question (Task 1 – Short Dialog):
You hear: A woman at a supermarket says: “Sumimasen, ringo wa doko desu ka?” (Excuse me, where are the apples?)
The employee replies: “Nikai no kuromono corner desu.” (Second floor, fruit corner.)
Question: Where are the apples?
A) First floor, vegetable section
B) Second floor, fruit corner
C) First floor, checkout area
Answer: B
Since the official test is relatively new (launched 2019), full mock tests are rare. However, several language schools and Japanese learning communities have created high-fidelity simulations.
Top recommendation: "JFT Basic A2 Full Mock – 50 Questions" (PDF + Audio).
You can find these on:
How to search effectively: Use the exact long-tail keyword in quotes:
"jft basic a2 free link full sample test" filetype:pdf
Or:
"jft mock test s" audio download
JLPT N5 covers classroom Japanese (e.g., “Tanaka-san wa gakusei desu”). JFT covers workplace Japanese (e.g., “Kono button wa emergency desu”).
Fix: Only use resources labeled “JFT-Basic” or “SSW Japanese.”
Here’s your verified list of free links. (Copy and paste these search queries into Google or YouTube.)
| Resource Type | Search Keyword / Link Method | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Official Demo | “JFT Basic sample questions Japan Foundation” | 30 interactive Qs |
| PDF Mock Full Test | “JFT Basic A2 mock test PDF Reddit” | 50 Qs + answer key |
| Audio Listening | “JFT Basic listening mock free MP3” | 20 audio files (workplace & daily life) |
| Speaking Simulator | “JFT Basic speaking practice YouTube” | 7 prompts with timing beeps |
| Mobile App | “JFT Basic Drill” (iOS/Android – free tier) | 10-min daily quizzes |
Pro tip: Join the “Specified Skilled Worker Japan” Facebook group. Members frequently post updated “jft basic a2 free link full sample test jft mock test s” Google Drive folders.
Listening (30 items) — Format: short dialogues, announcements, and questions.
Section B: Announcements (10 Qs) — choose true/false or best summary.
Example: "電車は遅れます。１５分ほどお待ちください。" → Q: Train will be...? Answer: Delayed 15 minutes.
Section C: Longer dialogues (10 Qs) — comprehension and inference.
Example: Hotel front desk exchange; Qs about check-in time, fees, etc.
Reading (30 items) — Format: short notices, email messages, menus, simple forms.
Can’t find a working link? No problem. Use this reconstructed full mock test based on official guidelines. Copy these questions, time yourself, and practice.
Most students fail not because of weak Japanese, but because of poor mock test strategy. Follow this 3-step method:
Link: (Search on Google – "JFT Basic Sample Questions" – or go directly to the Japan Foundation’s SSW portal).
Note: As URLs change, we recommend the following safe search method:
What you get:
Limitation: This is NOT a full-length test. It’s a demo. That’s why you need additional "mock test s" – plural mock tests.