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Strategies for MUET Speaking Test

The speaking test is approximately 30 minutes.Each group is made of four candidatesThere 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 LanguageCommunicative 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 co

nfidently

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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 you are 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 simple

outline

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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 & elaborationKey point 2 & elaborationRelevant 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 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