MUET-SPEAKING TEST TIPS

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

o listen attentively
o take down short notes
o DO NOT write everything that is being said
o DO NOT do your own work
o DO NOT interrupt the speaker or pass comments

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Show interest in what your friends have to say by using appropriate body language like
nodding your head

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