Muet Strategies

Strategies for MUET Speaking Test

The speaking test is approximately 30 minutes. Each group is made of four candidates Sample Question There are two tasks for the test: Task A Task B  These two tasks are done successively Task Language Communicative ability  Three skills evaluated in MUET English Unit

Strategies for MUET Speaking Test Task A  This is an individual presentation.  Candidates are required to speak for 2 minutes on a topic given English Unit

Task B  This is a group discussion on a given topic or situation  Candidates must participate in a 10 minutes discussion

Strategies for MUET Speaking Test: Task A     

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Understand the task Focus on the task Generate ideas Organize your ideas Deliver your speech confidently

Skills in MUET Speaking: Task Fulfillment • Understanding of the topic given • Development of points presented • Presentation of viewpoints

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Skills in MUET Speaking: Language • Expression of points clearly • Use of appropriate vocabulary • Linking of ideas • Grammatical accuracy

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Skills in MUET Speaking: Communicative Ability • Pronunciation, stress and intonation • Delivery • Fluency • Ability to maintain discussion

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Make sure you understand what Make sure you you are required to do understand what you are required to do

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•JotJot down ideas. down ideas. •Use Use a mind a mind map ormap simpleor simple outline outline

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Underline key word & phrases

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Ensure you have:• Ensure Introduction you have:• •Introduction Body Key Point 1 & elaboration • Body Key point Point 1 & Key 2 elaboration & elaboration Key point 2examples & Relevant elaboration • Conclusion Relevant examples •Conclusion

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Keep to the time limit Speak clearly Be calm & confident Display a good body language Be aware of correct grammar forms of grammar

Strategies for MUET Speaking Test: Task B

 Understand the task  Focus on the task  Generate ideas  Discuss

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• Read the task carefully. • Pick a stand and stick to it

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Underline key word & phrases

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Jot down ideas. Recall what others have said Use a mind map or outline

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• Do not dominate the discussion or be too passive • Be cooperative – agree or disagree or provide information when asked • Have sound opinions • Respect the opinions of others • Get the group to come to an agreement English Unit