AP Japanese Language

Full-length practice exam

Heads up: AP Japanese Language is being updated for the 2027 exam. Some questions here don't reflect the new format yet. The updated version will be live soon.

Section	Questions	Time
Section I – Free Response	4	40–45 min
FRQ 1 – Project Presentation	11 pts	6 min
FRQ 2 – Project Q&A	9 pts	4 min
FRQ 3 – Story Narration	8 pts	15 min
FRQ 4 – Email Response	8 pts	15 min
Section II – Multiple Choice	55	65 min
Part A: Interpretive Listening	25	25 min
Part B: Interpretive Reading	30	40 min

Timing

Need extra time? Choose the timing option that matches your approved accommodation.

Break practice

Choose the break mode that matches how you plan to practice. This does not change scoring.

Listening playback

On the real exam, each listening selection plays at most twice with no extra replays. Choose unlimited replays if you're still building your listening comprehension.

Before you begin:

Each section has its own timer that starts when you click “Begin Section.”
Once you finish a section and move on, you cannot return to it.
Within each section, you can move between questions freely.
A pause button is available next to the timer — use it only if absolutely necessary. You will not be able to pause on exam day.

Note: This practice exam covers the May 2027 digital exam's multiple-choice sections, including the 25-question Interpretive Listening section. The recorded speaking tasks are being updated for the 2027 format and aren't included yet.

Want to brush up first? Review the unit study guides: