Eiken Grade 3 Study Guide

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Grade 3 Overview

Intermediate level English proficiency

Level

Intermediate - Junior high graduation

Equivalent to 4-5 years of English study

Test Duration

Written: 50 minutes

Listening: Approx. 25 minutes

Vocabulary

~2,100 words

Everyday topics and basic writing

Test Format

Vocabulary & Grammar (15 questions)

Intermediate vocabulary and grammar structures

Dialogues (5 questions)

Natural conversations in various situations

Reading (10 questions)

Comprehend passages on familiar and general topics

Writing (1 question)

Write 25-35 words on a given topic

Listening (30 questions)

Understand everyday conversations and announcements

Essential Vocabulary

Master these ~2,000 words for Grade 3

Abstract Concepts

  • experience - something that happens to you
    → Example: "I have had many interesting experiences while traveling."
  • opportunity - a chance to do something
    → Example: "This job is a great opportunity for me."
  • improve - to make or become better
    → Example: "My English has improved a lot this year."
  • achieve - to successfully complete something
    → Example: "She achieved her goal of passing the exam."
  • suggest - to propose an idea
    → Example: "I suggest that we study together."

Common Expressions

  • look forward to - to be excited about something
    → Example: "I'm looking forward to seeing you."
  • take care of - to be responsible for
    → Example: "She takes care of her younger brother."
  • find out - to discover information
    → Example: "I need to find out when the test is."
  • give up - to stop trying
    → Example: "Don't give up! Keep studying!"
  • used to - past habit that is no longer true
    → Example: "I used to play piano, but I stopped."

Travel & Culture

  • foreign - from another country
    → Example: "I want to visit foreign countries."
  • culture - customs and traditions of a group
    → Example: "Japanese culture is very interesting."
  • exchange - to trade or swap
    → Example: "Our school has an exchange program."
  • adventure - an exciting experience
    → Example: "Traveling alone was a great adventure."
  • custom - a traditional way of doing something
    → Example: "It's a custom to take off shoes indoors."

Grammar Focus

Key grammar points for Grade 3

Present Perfect

Use for actions that started in the past and continue now, or have relevance to now

Examples:

  • ✓ I have studied English for five years. (still studying)
  • ✓ She has visited Tokyo three times. (life experience)
  • ✓ We haven't finished our homework yet. (negative)
  • ✓ Have you ever eaten sushi? (question)

Conditionals (If sentences)

First conditional for real future possibilities

Examples:

  • ✓ If it rains, I will stay home. (if + present, will + verb)
  • ✓ If you study hard, you will pass the test.
  • ✓ She won't come if she is busy.
  • ✓ What will you do if you miss the train?

Modal Verbs (should, must, might)

Express possibility, necessity, and advice

Examples:

  • ✓ You should study more. (advice)
  • ✓ We must finish this today. (necessity)
  • ✓ It might rain tomorrow. (possibility)
  • ✓ You mustn't use your phone in class. (prohibition)

Practice Exercises

Test your Grade 3 knowledge

1. I _____ to Australia, so I want to visit someday.

2. If it _____ sunny tomorrow, we will go to the beach.

3. You _____ try the local food when you travel. It's part of the experience!

Sample Writing Response

Grade 3 writing task example (25-35 words)

Question: What do you like to do in your free time?

In my free time, I enjoy reading books and playing the guitar. I also like watching movies with my friends on weekends. These activities help me relax after studying.

(32 words)

Writing Tips:

  • ✓ Answer the question directly in the first sentence
  • ✓ Give 2-3 specific examples
  • ✓ Use connecting words: "and", "also", "because"
  • ✓ End with a reason or feeling
  • ✓ Count your words carefully (25-35 range)