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2016: Japanese Language Exam Student Samples

Audio Files

Here are some sample student responses to the questions in the speaking section of the 2016 AP Japanese Language & Culture Exam. Please see the text following the files for more information about using these audio files. Commentary that goes along with these audio files can be found in PDF format on the Japanese Language & Culture Exam page.

Interpersonal Speaking:

2016 AP Japanese Conversation 1 Sample A (Score of 5)

2016 AP Japanese Conversation 1 Sample B (Score of 3)

2016 AP Japanese Conversation 1 Sample C (Score of 1)

2016 AP Japanese Conversation 2 Sample A (Score of 6)

2016 AP Japanese Conversation 2 Sample B (Score of 4)

2016 AP Japanese Conversation 2 Sample C (Score of 2)

2016 AP Japanese Conversation 3 Sample A (Score of 6)

2016 AP Japanese Conversation 3 Sample B (Score of 4)

2016 AP Japanese Conversation 3 Sample C (Score of 2)

2016 AP Japanese Conversation 4 Sample A (Score of 6)

2016 AP Japanese Conversation 4 Sample B (Score of 3)

2016 AP Japanese Conversation 4 Sample C (Score of 1)

Presentational Speaking:

2016 AP Japanese Cultural Perspective Presentation Sample A (Score of 6)

2016 AP Japanese Cultural Perspective Presentation Sample B (Score of 4)

2016 AP Japanese Cultural Perspective Presentation Sample C (Score of 2)

2016 AP Japanese Language and Culture Task 3 Conversation

2016 AP Japanese Language and Culture Task 4 Cultural Comparison

Downloading Files

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After you have downloaded the MP3 file, double-click on the file name to play it.