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Strategies for MUET Speaking Test

The speaking test is approximately 30 minutes.

Each group is made of four candidates

There are two tasks for the test:Task A

Task B

These two tasks are done successively

Three skills evaluated in MUET Speaking:

Sample Question

Task

Language

Communicative ability

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Strategies for MUET Speaking Test

Task A

This is an individual

presentation.

Candidates are required to

speak for 2 minutes on a topic

given

The task for each candidate is

different

Task B

This is a group discussion on

a given topic or situation

Candidates must participate in

a 10 minutes discussion

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Strategies for MUET Speaking Test: Task A

Understand the task

Focus on the task

Generate ideas

Organize your ideas

Deliver your speech confidently

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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 you are

required to do

Make sure you understand what youare required to do

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Jot down ideas.

Use a mind map or simple outline

Jot down ideas.

Use a mind map or simpleoutline

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Underline key word & phrases

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Ensure you have:-

Introduction

Body

Key Point 1 & elaboration

Key point 2 & elaboration

Relevant examples

Conclusion

Ensure you have:-

Introduction

Body

Key Point 1 & elaboration

Key point 2 & elaboration

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

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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 thediscussion or be toopassive

Be cooperative agree or

disagree or provideinformation when asked

Have sound opinions

Respect the opinions of

others Get the group to come to

an agreement