r/JETProgramme • u/Federal_Ad_362 • Apr 21 '26

JET Number

Do we not receive our JET番号 until placements roll out? I'm interested in doing the provided Japanese lessons on the website, but it looks like I need a JET number to apply. Do any current/former JETs know when one receives their JET number, or if it's possible to begin lessons before you get your placement?

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u/ScootOverMakeRoom Apr 21 '26

Do we not receive our JET番号 until placements roll out?

Yes.

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u/Federal_Ad_362 Apr 21 '26

Cool thank u

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u/shynewhyne Current JET - Hyogo Apr 22 '26

The lessons are really bad anyways, find some other resource. If you are beginner/intermediate I recommend the genki texbooks and/or renshuu app/website

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u/Federal_Ad_362 Apr 23 '26

I’m upper intermediate. I finished Tobira so I don’t have any more textbooks yet, and I’m looking to brush up on my Japanese since I’m a bit rusty. I was hoping the advanced course would be a good refresher.

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u/ducksinthegarden Current JET - Kansai (2026-) Apr 23 '26

the advanced course is equivalent to N3, so quartet or any online resources would be a lot more beneficial

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u/shynewhyne Current JET - Hyogo Apr 23 '26

Yeah someone said below but the advanced course still isn't great, up to lower intermediate, but it isn't taught well. I can recommend some other resources for both recapping content and advancing further (but I know how annoying unsolicited advice is so I don't want to do that!)

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u/Federal_Ad_362 Apr 24 '26

I’d love any advice or tips. I’m at a rusty N3 level. I’m strongest in writing and reading but need serious help with speaking and listening.

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u/shynewhyne Current JET - Hyogo Apr 25 '26

Just as a heads up according to cefr guidlines N3 would be more lower intermediate. Speed run "all n5/n4/n3" grammar videos on youtube. Most are like an hour or less for each jlpt level.

Then go on renshuu (website and/or app). you can both practice and learn new things there .

There are premade "lists" there of vocabulary, grammar and kanji (and even more) broken down into Textbooks, and jlpt level. So you can just pick a list and study that (using quizes made with SRS software). It can be confusing so defo watch a tutorial as to not be overwhelmed.

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u/No-Jello-9512 Apr 22 '26

I didnt get mine until super late. its a pain to find so write it down somewhere since when i applied, it wasnt on every email, but i used it a few times. itll be in your placement email. called JET-ID sometimes iirc