MUET

Useful Phrases For Speaking Test 1

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

§ listen attentively

§ take down short notes

§ DO NOT write everything that is being said

§ DO NOT do your own work

§ DO NOT interrupt the speaker or pass comments

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

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