MUET-SPEAKING TEST TIPS

MUET
Useful Phrases For Speaking Test 1

What happens during a MUET Speaking Test (Paper 2) Enter the examination hall Check your identification with the examiner by presenting your identity card and your examination slip Sit down as instructed by the examiner (Candidate A,B,C or D) Read the question ONLY when you are allowed to do so. DO NOT write anything on the question paper You can ask the examiner if you do not understand your task ONLY after the one minute reading time You are given 2 minutes to prepare for your individual presentation (Task A). DO NOT discuss with other candidates Individual presentation (Task A) starts (2 minutes each) with Candidate A, followed by Candidate B, C and D. You are given 2 minutes to prepare for your group discussion (Task B). DO NOT discuss with other candidates Group discussion (Task B) starts. Anyone can start the discussion. You are given 10 minutes to discuss. Leave the examination room quietly. DO NOT take anything out of the examination room except your IC and exam slip.

Tips and Techniques Preparation 2 minutes read the given situation carefully to ensure you understand the situation and task at hand write down the key words and aspects you have to deal with in the situation write down all your ideas using short notes or mind maps DO NOT attempt to write down all you want to say number or sequence your ideas in logical manner so that it shows good cohesion and maturity of thought

Individual Presentation begin by greeting your audience speak clearly and loud enough for those in the exam room to hear you aim for grammatical accuracy and speak in complete sentences if you get stuck, rephrase what you want to say in simple language. If still cannot continue, leave that idea and move on to the next point that you want to talk about make eye contact with the examiner and other candidates DO NOT read from the script You are only allowed slight hand movements but do not go overboard

Group Discussions Listen attentively Remember to talk about the task at hand and DO NOT go out of point Be a team player and DO NOT monopolise the discussion Help, prompt and encourage others to contribute to the discussion Show that you value what others had said by using appropriate expressions If you disagree with someone, express your disagreement politely and give your reasons

 Display your ability to manage a discussion by indicating, maintaining and concluding a discussion

When listening to others listen attentively take down short notes DO NOT write everything that is being said DO NOT do your own work DO NOT interrupt the speaker or pass comments Show interest in what your friends have to say by using appropriate body language like nodding your head

Useful Expressions

Various Expressions used in asking for and expressing opinions Function Asking for an opinion Expressions Whats your opinion on What do you think of Dont you think that What are your views on Giving opinions I believe that.. From my point of view .. Do you have anything to add?

I am certain that..

In my opinion.. I think that I would say that

I must say..

It is quite clear that..

I maintain that .. I am sure that

It seems to me that

I think it would be fair to say that

As far as I am concerned .. I guess.. I suppose . .. Agreement I totally agree with you Disagreement Im sorry, I beg to differ

I see your point of view Thats true/right/brilliant Thats good/splendid idea Complete Agreement Direct Disagreement

I absolutely disagree with you Im sorry but I have to disagree

I disagree I am afraid that I dont agree I dont think so I dont see your point I dont get it

True. I am glad you say that

Yes, I feel the same way. I agree Yes, Im sure you are right

Absolutely/ Definitely I couldnt agree with you more

Yes, I think that is a wonderful idea

I agree with you to a point

Are you sure?

I agree with you to a certain extent

I could be wrong but

Tentative Partial Agreement

I think you are right but Indirect Disagreement Youve got a point there but

I see your point but I think it would be better if ..

Really? Oh, I dont know about that Im not sure about that

Well, perhaps you are right I agree that.but

That may be so but I do not think that is always true I will take that into considerations because

Some expressions used in making suggestions, recommendations and some possible responses. Yes, thats a good idea

Wouldnt it be a good idea to

Positive response

Suggestion

That would be nice

Okay

Shall we

I think that is out of the question

I think we should

I can foresee problems Im not convinced that this will work

I feel that we should

Perhaps we could Why dont we

The suggestions will give rise to other problems Id rather not Negative response

What about

No. I dont really like the idea No, I really dont think so

How about Lets

It might be a good idea to

Have you ever thought of

Maybe we should

If I were you, I would Dont you think we should Recommendation Positive response I fully support

I strongly recommend that

I am in favour of

I strongly advise that

I totally agree with

I propose that

I approve of

I would like to put forward a proposal that

I see no objection to that

I would certainly endorse I am totally opposed to the proposal

Negative response

I think that is out of the question

I can foresee problems Im not convinced that this will work

This will give rise to other problems

Various expressions that may be used in persuading someone

Have you considered

I encourage you to

Do you realize that Dont you think Wouldnt it be a good idea to Persuassive expressions

I am very sure there is no harm

I feel you should

I persuade you to

I wonder if you have thought of

Maybe you should consider

It would be in your own interest to

I can assure you that

You have no need to fear

USEFUL PHRASES FOR MY SPEAKING TEST II

TASK A

You need to organize your speech so that there is a smooth glow of ideas. INTRODUCTION - Introduce topic BODY -Include major points and elaborate on them -Highlight main points of task -Talk about the most -Give definition (if any) important point first -Give advice or -Summarize main points of the topic CONCLUSION -Reinstate your opinion

-Use transition signals to connect ideas

recommendations

Some expressions you may use when presenting information.

INTRODUCTION Let me enlighten you on I would like to begin by

Today, I would like to talk on

The reason I am here is to talk about

I have been asked to talk on BODY I would like to mention briefly To begin with

I would like to comment on

The next issue is

There are several points I would like to make

Furthermore/Moreover/ In addition

My first point is

Let me give you an example

Firstly / First of all CONCLUSION In general

Let us consider

Let me conclude by saying

All in all

I would like to conclude by

In a nutshell

Finally

TASK B

When managing a discussion, you will - Thank people for coming and then start a discussion - introduce the subject or problem - have to invite people to speak - need to encourage group participation - close/ conclude the discussion

Some expressions that you can use in managing a discussion. OPENING A DISCUSSION Good morning, thank you for coming Shall we start? Right, lets begin

Thank you all for coming

Thanks for being here INTRODUCING A SUBJECT First, lets tackle the issue of

May I have your attention please

Lets talk about the problem of Were here to talk about

Today we are meeting to discuss

MUET SPEAKING PRACTICE

A Good morning to the examiners and all my friends. Firstly, I would like to suggest . My main point is .. (explain/give example) My next point is .. (explain/give example) The next point I would like to make is ( ) However / But / Nevertheless . Etc I have mentioned earlier that . Therefore / Thus / Hence .. etc In short Thank you.

B Good morning First of all, I propose . The most important factor is (explain/give example) Next, lets look at . ( ) Another suggestion is( ) However / But / Nevertheless ..etc Therefore / Thus / Hence / As a result .etc Those are the suggestions ..Thank you.

C Good morning.. As a start, I would like to suggest .. It is important to (explain/give example) The next issue is .( ) Another point I would like to emphasize is ( ) However / But / Nevertheless .. Therefore / Thus / Hence / As a result . In summary, I would suggest . Thank you.

D Good morning . I would like to begin by suggesting One important reason is .(explain/give example) Next, I would like to highlight ( ) Moving on to my next point, which is .. ( ) However / But / Nevertheless .. Therefore / Thus / Hence / As a result . As a conclusion, I would say.. Thank you.