MUET

Note management:

• Every student will be given blank piece of A4 paper to write some notes (Write as much as possible)
• Try to think of at least 3 point with an example each
• If you are candidate C, write in that section only
• Take note of your friends' idea when they are presenting so you can borrow in TASK B
• The time given is 2 minutes, speak until the examiner ring the bell

Examples of the QUESTION

Situation:

You live in the capital city of Malaysia and your friend is getting married in Bangkok. A group of you would like to attend the wedding. Decide the best way to get there.

# All candidates will be given that situation. But the different is the question given

Question:

Candidates A: You suggest going by flight

Candidates B: You suggest going by car

Candidates C: You suggest going by train

Candidates D: You suggest going by bus

~ TASK A ~

Task A:

Candidates will be given 2 minutes to explain the question given.

Include 5 important element in your explanation:

• Greetings
• Repeat situation from the question
• State the point given to you
• 3 point with relevant explanation and examples
• Conclusion

   

Examples of greetings:

1. Good morning to everyone

2. Good morning I bid to one and all

3. Good morning to the examiners and all candidates

4. A very good morning I wish to all examiners and fellow candidates

How to repeat situation:

1. Today we are talking about…..

2. The situation I have been given is……

3. According to the situation….

4. Based on the situation given…

How to state the point given:

1. I would like to give 3 reasons for my point which is ......

2. There are 3 reasons to support my point which is ......

3. My point is ...... So to elaborate I would like to discuss 3 reasons

4. I think that ...... is the best idea

3 points (explanation & examples):

1. Firstly, I think that ...... this is because ...... Moreover ...... For examples ......

2. Secondly, another reason is ...... In addition ...... For instance ......

3. Finally, in my opinion ...... Furthermore ...... a good example is ......

# Find sentence connectors and idioms as much as possible

Conclusion:

1. In conclusion, this is the best point because ......

2. To conclude, I still agree that ......

3. In a nutshell, I feel that ......

4. In short, my idea is the best because ......

Its no worries if:

• You don’t speak on 3 points

-  no penalty as long as you develop even one point well with good elaborations and examples. The points we stress on is just for practice

• You don’t have a conclusion.

- no penalty but if you manage to do a conclusion you will logically score higher because your presentation is more structured

- all you have to do is talk non-stop for 2 minutes

~ TASK B ~

Task B (Group Discussion)

Before entering examination room, make sure: 

• who will start the discussion (Prefer the weak students)
• who will do the conclusion for the discussion
• who will agree or disagree during the discussion
• know who will be the other candidates in your group

How to agree with the other candidates' explanations: 

1. I agree with you. (Do not use I’m agree) 

2. That’s a great idea!

3. I see your point!

4. That’s an interesting perspective

5. I like your suggestion

6. Indeed!

7. I concur with your point of view

   

How to disagree with the other candidates' explanations:

1. I’m sorry but I’m not disagree (Do not use I’m not agree)

2. I’m afraid I have to disagree with your idea

3. I don’t see eye too eye with you

4. That’s not a good idea/ suggestion

5. I beg to differ

   

Interrupting: 

1. Excuse me, may I’m interrupt please.

2. I’d like to add something please

3. May I say something?

4. Could you please hear me out

5. Pardon me but could I add something please

# Wait until permission was given to proceed

   

Questioning: (To help the weak students)

1. So, what do you think, candidate X?

2. How about your point of view?

3. Candidate X, would you like to give us your opinion?

4. Does anyone agree with me?

5. Why don’t we consider the other points?

6. I don’t understand, can you please repeat? (Use only for excellence students)

7. Any suggestions?

   

Concluding: 

1. In conclusion, all of us agree that ......

2. To conclude, most of us agree that ......

3. In a nutshell, some of us agree that ...... while some of us prefer ...... (If there are more than 1 ideas till the end)

4. As time is running out, it seems that all of us can’t agree on which point is the best because each point has many advantages and disadvantages

   

8 smart tips for scoring in speaking: 

1. Memorisation technique: 

- First understand then learn all the multi-purpose phrases introduced here because they work in all situations

2. Fishing technique: 

- Read the situation carefully then ask the examiners what it means (even if you are sure you are understand because they could give you extra points or vocabulary)

3. Parroting technique:

- If you really go blank, don’t worry. Just said you agree then repeat everything your friend just said. You’ll still get marks for participation.

4. Bimbo technique: 

- If you have absolutely nothing to say, repeat this sentence: “I’m sorry, I don’t understand your point. Can you please explain it again?”

5. Cooperative technique:

- If your friend can’t remember a word/ phrase or has trouble explain their ideas, you must help him/ her by suggesting other words/ phrases/ ideas. You will get points for teamwork.

6. Equal opportunity technique: 

- Never control a conversation by wanting the talk all the time and never giving others a chance. Instead, always ask the other candidates their opinions. Encourage the quiet ones to speak up and you will get higher marks.

7. Anti-donkey technique: 

- Pay attention to the time and when its getting closer to the end of the 10 minutes, just try and agree with one person (even if you really don’t think so in real life! No point being stubborn in the test)

8. Concluding technique: 

- Make sure you agree BEFORE going to the exam room who will be doing the conclusion. Pay close attention to the time and steer everyone to making the right conclusion.

Its no worries if: 

• All of you can’t agree on a single point

- You should be able to decide on a single point within 10 minutes of discussing, but if you don’t, there is no penalty.

• Your group doesn’t have a conclusion

- No penalty but if you manage to do a conclusion you will logically score higher because your discussion is more structured.

All you have to do is discuss actively for 10 minutes !!!

STAY CALM AND GOOD LUCK IN MUET