The MUET speaking test is one of the four areas which will be tested apart from reading, writing,

and listening.
This test is to evaluate the students fluency as well as their level of command in the English language.
Exam paper code: 800/2
Exam duration: 30 minutes
Total weightage: 15%
Unlike the other tests, the MUET speaking test is the only one which will require you to interact with three other
students. It is aimed at testing your ability to:

Effectively convey your message and opinion across to others

Think critically

Keep a conversation going

Use the English language in a fluent and confident manner

During the test, all four students will be given the same scenario but each of you is given different questions.
There are two parts to the speaking test Task A and Task B.

Below is a sample question obtained from I Like English, to help you practice your speaking skills.

Sample question:
A person's character is often influenced by other people around him/her. Who has the
greatest influence on a person's character? Discuss which of the following has the
greatest influence on a person's character:
Candidate A: Parents
Candidate B: Teachers
Candidate C: Friends
Candidate D: Famous Personalities
Task A Individual presentation
Given the situation, you now have:
2 minutes to prepare your responses
2 minutes to present

Tips:
Study the scenario or topic given carefully
Double check which candidate you are (A, B, C, D) to make sure you dont prepare another candidates speech
Make sure you dont run out of topic
Prepare 2 to 3 points to present on
You MUST agree with the point that is given to you (you can disagree or favor another point in Task B)
Make full use of the 2 minutes that you have. Dont go less than 1 minute 45 seconds / more than 2 minutes.
If you dont have as many points to speak about, talk slower.
Dont relax after your turn! Keep an attentive ear to what the other candidates are talking about.
Write down the other students answers as they present their 2-minute speech (to prepare yourself for Task B)

Sample answer: Candidate A

Hi, a very good morning to the examiners and my fellow friends. As we are talking about how a persons
character can be influenced by another person, the persons whom I think have the most influence in a persons
life are parents. There are three reasons why I think so.
Firstly, parents are the people whom know us since birth. We become like the person whom we spend
the most time with. Parents are the people whom we see every day from the moment we are born, till the day we
are adults. Hence, very naturally, they become the people whom we look up to and start imitating the way they
talk, act, and even think.
My second reason is because parents are the first educators to their child before anybody else. Table
manners and basic etiquettes are taught at home, by the parents. This gives an influence so vast that we
ourselves fail to recognize it sometimes
Thirdly, parents are the ones who impart values into our lives. Values are assets which we hold on to for
the rest of our lives and this is the greatest influence of all. Values are what we make our decisions upon, and
it is what shapes our character.
In conclusion, I think that though there may be many others who can influence a persons character
ultimately, parents are the greatest influencers of all. With that, I conclude my speech. Thank you very much.

Task B Group discussion

You are given:
2 minutes to prepare your points to either support or oppose the other candidates views
Decide on which of the 4 points you think is the best (Note: it is perfectly fine to agree with another candidates
points just as long as you explain why and how it is the best point)
Example: I think that parents play a big part in influencing their childs character, but after listening to Candidate
D I would have to agree that famous personalities have more influence in a persons character. The reason is
because (add on one point to Candidate Ds answers).
The entire group is given 10 minutes for this discussion

Tips:
NEVER keep silent
It is a plus point when you initiate the discussion. (Example: To kick start the discussion, after listening to all of
the other candidates answers I still stand by my own point that parents can influence a persons character the
most.)
Ask other candidates questions to keep the discussion alive (Example: How about you, Candidate B? What do
you think? What do you mean by that, Candidate C? Could you elaborate more on that point?)
If you want to interrupt when someone is speaking, do it politely. (Example: Im sorry, may I interrupt?)

Overall Tips:
Speak loudly and clearly so that the examiners can hear you.
Dont be too nervous up to the point where you cant speak properly. Take a deep breath, and speak slowly and
clearly.
Make eye contact with the examiners and the other candidates especially during Task B as it is a group
discussion.
Use good language. Good choice of words and sentence structure are plus points.
Dont be rude. Always say excuse me when you wish to interrupt, and thank you after giving your speech in
Task A.