MUET: Speaking
Prepared by:
Norasyikin Abdul Malik
CONTENT
Exam format
- instructions
- evaluation
Helpful Tips
Video
Hands-on
EXAM FORMAT - instruction
TASK A: Individual Presentation (2 minutes)
Task A is carried out first followed by Task B.
1 minute to read the instructions and the tasks given.
2 minutes to prepare.
2 minutes to present.
TASK A: Individual Presentation (2 minutes)
Candidate A Candidate B
Situation Situation
A house should be comfortable. A house should be comfortable.
What are some features of a What are some features of a
comfortable house? comfortable house?
Task A: It should be spacious. Task A: It should be clean.
Elaborate. Elaborate.
TASK A: Individual Presentation (2 minutes)
Candidate C Candidate D
Situation Situation
A house should be comfortable. A house should be comfortable.
What are some features of a What are some features of a
comfortable house? comfortable house?
Task A: It should be a good Task A: It should be equipped
security system. Elaborate. with basic necessities. Elaborate.
EXAM FORMAT - instruction
TASK B: Group Interaction (10 minutes)
Task B is carried out after Task A.
2 minutes to prepare.
You may maintain/change your views presented in Task A.
You may support/oppose the others’ views.
10 minutes for the discussion.
TASK B: Group Interaction (10 minutes)
Situation
A house should be comfortable. What are some features of a comfortable house?
Task B: Discuss which of the following is the most important feature of a comfortable
house.
i) It should be spacious.
ii) It should be clean.
iii) It should have a good security system.
iv) It should be equipped with basic necessities.
EXAM FORMAT - Evaluation
Task Fulfilment Language Communicative
• Good understanding. • Grammatically Ability
• Organise ideas accurate. • Fluent.
effectively. • Appropriate and • Easily understood.
• Relevant response. varied vocabulary. • Deliver/interact
• Adequate response. • Correct & clear confidently.
pronunciation
Helpful Tips
Preparation Time
#1 Read carefully. Understand the task given.
#2 Divide your papers into 4 sections
#3 Think of at least 2/3 main points.
•Detail 1
Main
•Detail 2
idea
•Detail 3
#4 Expand your ideas in point form
Task A
Individual Presentation
#5 Speak according to this format
Greetings: Good morning to the examiners and fellow candidates.
Main point: The point I would like to discuss is…
1st point: Firstly,… This is because… Moreover… For example… Therefore…
2nd point: Secondly,… This means that… Furthermore… For instance,… Thus,..
3rd point: Finally,… This is due to the fact that In addition,.. Take for example.. Hence…
Conclusion: In a nutshell, (sum up the three points)
#6 Speak loud enough.
#7 If you’re stuck, move on to the next point.
#8 Have eye contact to show you’re confident.
#9 Make full use of the 2 minutes.
Task B
Group Discussion
#10 Familiarize yourself with language functions.
#11 Help your quiet friend.
#12 Listen to others and respond.
#13 Body language is important.
#14 Conclude the discussion.
Video
Hands-on
Activity 1
Jot down the speaker’s ideas.
Situation: 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:
Task A
Candidate A: Parents
Candidate B: Teachers
Candidate C: Friends
Candidate D: Famous Personalities
Who has the biggest influence on one’s
character?
P Know us since birth.
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a - See everyday (born till adult), look up to, and imitate – act & think.
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First educator.
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- Table manners, basic etiquette, vast influence – fail to recognize.
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t Impart values.
3
s - Assets in life, influence our decision, & shape one’s character.
Activity 2
Try to prepare your ideas in 2 minutes!
Task A - Situation: There are many activities that could
help students to relax. What are some of the activities?
Candidate A – Shopping
Candidate B – Exercising
Candidate C – Playing video games
Candidate D – Using social media
Try to discuss!
Task B - Situation: There are many activities that could
help students to relax. What are some of the activities?
i. Shopping
ii. Exercising
iii. Playing video games
iv. Using social media
