Measure Japanese speaking
ability that JLPT can't reveal.

A CEFR-aligned speaking test
for education, hiring, and development

Common Challenges

Manual evaluation is costly and time-consuming

Scores vary by interviewer or teacher

Need to visualize rankings and deviation scores within groups

HandsOn AI objectively
measures Japanese
speaking proficiency

Results displayed as CEFR levels and Can-Do statements
Test content tailored to each examinee's background
Fully online — take the test from anywhere in the world
Visualize rankings and statistical deviation scores within groups

Academic Advisor

Uichi Kamiyoshi

Musashino University, Faculty of Global Studies
Department of Japanese Language Communication, Professor

Language Education Policy & Community Japanese Language Education

Graduated from Tokyo Gakugei University, Faculty of Education. Completed doctoral coursework at Osaka University, Graduate School of Language and Culture. After serving as an elementary school teacher in Kitakyushu, Senior Japanese Language Specialist and Chief Consultant at the Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS), and specially appointed lecturer at Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies, he joined Musashino University as Associate Professor in April 2016, and has held his current position since April 2023. His specialties include language education policy and community Japanese language education.

Use Cases

For every stage
of the workforce pipeline

Japanese Language School

Placement test

Proficiency test

Educational Institution

Streamline entrance exams

International student class placement

Hiring Company / Staffing Agency

Candidate screening

Post-hire development

Training Company

Quantitative pre/post training measurement

Setting appropriate training goals

Test Structure

PART 1 — Speech

Speak about a given topic using your own words and ideas.

PART 2 — Visual Speech

Describe information shown in graphs or diagrams using spoken language.

PART 3 — Listening & Speech

Listen to audio, answer comprehension questions, and respond with a speech.

PART 4 — Role-Play

Respond to automated voice prompts in a given scenario and role, demonstrating situational awareness.

Duration: approx. 20 min / Fully online / Results within 5 business days

Evaluation Method

Aligned with CEFR and the Japanese Language Education Reference Framework.
Speaking proficiency is assessed through an overall evaluation and 5 indicator-based evaluations.

Overall

Prioritizes "goal achievement" in communication. Whether the response addresses the question and is sufficient.

Indicator-based Evaluation

Range

Variety of grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and phrases available.

Accuracy

How correctly grammar and usage are applied.

Fluency

How smoothly and naturally Japanese is spoken.

Interaction

Appropriateness and naturalness of conversational flow and responses.

Coherence

Logical ordering and language choices in connected speech.

Proficiency Levels

CEFR levels — what you can communicate, in what situations, and how

Proficient User

C1+

Can select effective expressions across all topics and communicate smoothly. Pronunciation is nearly indistinguishable from a native speaker, with no grammatical errors and no sense of unnaturalness.

Independent User

B2.2

B2.1

Can select effective expressions across a wide range of topics and communicate smoothly. Minor inaccuracies and occasional errors may occur, but speech flows naturally without hesitation.

B1.2

B1.1

Can participate in conversations on familiar topics and areas of expertise, exchanging necessary information. Can produce connected speech rather than just short answers to questions.

Basic User

A2.2

A2.1

Can communicate about familiar topics using simple expressions. However, misunderstandings, inaccurate phrasing, and pronunciation issues may require the listener to make an effort to understand.

Can convey basic information on familiar topics using memorized phrases and limited vocabulary. Sustaining a conversation with native speakers unaccustomed to non-native speech is difficult.

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Measure Japanese speakingability that JLPT can't reveal.