MUET
INTRODUCTIONS
PAPER: SPEAKING
AGGREGATED SCORES
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Aggregated Score Band User N A
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S A L
331-360 5+ U K I R T
294-330 5.0 Proficient A M J E
O L K
258-293 4.5
211-257 4.0 Independent
164-210 3.5
123-163 3.0
82-122 2.5
36-81 2.0 Basic E
L L I
1-35 1.0 V T
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THE TEST COMPONENTS R
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Paper Code Paper Duration Weighting E S I S
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800/1 Listening 50 minutes 25% A M J
O E L
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800/2 Speaking 30 minutes 25%
800/3 Reading 75 minutes 25%
800/4 Writing 75 minutes 25% E L L
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MUET speaking will test your :
background
subject/ / linguistic
topic cultural knowledge
knowledge knowledge
Part 1 and Part 2 are thematically linked
TEST OVERVIEW
test overview
30 minutes per group
2 examiners
Part 1
Part 2
individual presentation
Group discussion based
based on a
on a written question
written prompt
and five prompts in
mind map form
Timing: 2 min to
prepare
Timing: 3 min to
2 min to present
prepare
8-12 min to discuss
Seating Arragement
Candidate Candidate
A B Examiner 2
Examiner 1
Candidate Candidate
D C
Part 1: Individual Task
In part 1, each candidate will be given a textual stimulus and are expected
to speak on the topic given
Each task will come with a situation and an aspect of the situation each
candidate need to talk about
For task 1, candidate can speak more generally and use their personal
experience if they want to.
Sample question
All candidates
will get the
same siuation
Situation
It is important to be proficient in English. Suggest some ways students can
improve their English proficiency .
The task will be
different
Candidate A
You have to give a presentation to your class. Talk about the importance of
socialising with English-speaking friends.
*adapted from MUET Test-Focused Workbook
Part 1: Individual task
Candidates are expected to be able to:
express opinions
give reasons
elaborate
justify
summarize
conclude
Candidates are expected to speak for up to 2 minutes
Part 2
Group Discussion
Task specification
Topic
Time
Group Size
Group 3 minutes to The topics for Part 1 and
Part 2 are thematically
Discussion with prepare related however Part 2
a maximum of 4 *8 to 12 requires candidates to
address the topic at a
candidates minutes to more intellectual and
theoretical
and minimum of discuss level,showing the ability
2 *depending on the size of the to think critically
group
THE
TASK
In task 2, candidates will be given a
statement and a mind map
The mind map has one question
with five ideas that candidates will
discuss
Candidates are also allowed to give
their own ideas in task 2
SAMPLE QUESTION - PART 2
Situation
There is increasing concern regarding the declining standard of English in Malaysia. In your group,
discuss how the Ministry if Education can raise the standard of English in schools
English
Day
Teacher Newspaper-in
Training Education
How can the
Ministry of
Literature Education raise the More English
class standard of English periods
in schools?
*adapted from MUET Test-Focused Workbook
Notes for candidates
Candidates are expected to be able to :
express opinions give reasons
elaborate point of view initiate discussion
prompt others negotiate
take turns interrupt properly
summarize and conclude
candidates' response should cover more abstract and
conceptual matters
Dos and Don'ts take down notes
In part 2
be polite participate actively
speak clearly & loudly provide help to team members when
be focused necessary
make sure your points are do not monopolize the discussion
relevant keep your emotion in check
Maximize the time given try to conclude
stop when your time is up
eye contact
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