MUET Test Details And Tips (Speaking)

TASK A
Each 2-min presentation should include 5 important elements: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Greetings Repeat situation from the question State the point given to you 3 points with relevant explanation & examples Conclusion

Greetings
1. 2. 3. 4. Good morning to everyone. Good morning I bid to one and all. Good morning to the examiners and all candidates. A very good morning I wish to all examiners and fellow candidates

Repeat Situation
1. 2. 3. 4. Today we are talking about The situation I have been given is According to the situation Based on the situation given

State the point given

1. 2. 3. 4. I would like to give 3 reasons for my point which is There are 3 reasons to support my point which is My point is ________ so to elaborate I would like to discuss 3 reasons. I think that ____________ is the best idea.

3 Points (Explanation & Examples)

1. 2. 3. Firstly, I think thatThis is because.. Moreover,... For example, Secondly, another reason is In addition, For instance, Finally, in my opinionFurthermore, A good example is...

Conclusion
1. 2. 3. 4. In conclusion, this is the best point because To conclude, I still agree that In a nutshell, I feel that In short, my idea is the best because

Its ok if you dont speak on 3 points. No penalty as long as you develop even one point well with good elaboration and examples. The 3 points we stress on is just for practice. You dont 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 MINS!!!!

Task B

Agree

I agree with you. (NOT: Im agree.) Thats a great idea! I see your point! Thats an interesting perspective. I like your suggestion. Indeed! I concur with your point of view.

Disagree

Im sorry but I disagree.(NOT: Im not agree) Im afraid I have to disagree with your idea. I dont see eye to eye with you. Thats not a good idea/suggestion. I beg to differ

Interrupting

Excuse me, may I interrupt please. Id like to add something please. May I say something?

Could you please hear me out. Pardon me but could I add something please.

Questioning

So what do you think, Candidate X? How about your point of view? Candidate X, would you like to give us your opinion? Does anyone agree with me? Why dont we consider the other points? I dont understand, can you please repeat? Any suggestions?

Concluding

In conclusion, ALL OF US agree that To conclude, MOST OF US agree that In a nutshell, SOME OF US agree thatwhile SOME OF US prefer

As time is running out, it seems that ALL OF US CANT AGREE on which option is the best because each point has many advantages and disadvantages.

8 Smart Tips for Scoring in Speaking

1.Memorization Technique:

First understand then learn all the multipurpose 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 understand because they could give you extra points or vocabulary

3. Parroting Technique: If you really go blank, dont worry. Just say you agree then repeat everything your friend just said. Youll still get marks for participation.

4. Bimbo Technique: If you have absolutely nothing to say, repeat this sentence: Im sorry, I dont understand your point. Can you please explain it again?

5. Cooperative Technique: If your friend cant remember a word/phrase or has trouble explaining 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 to talk all the time and never giving others a chance. Instead, always ask other candidates their opinion. Encourage the quiet ones to speak up and you will get higher marks.

7. Anti-Donkey Technique: Pay attention to the time and when it gets closer to the end of 10 mins, just try and agree with one person (even if you really dont think so in real life! No point being stubborn in the test.)

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

Its ok ifall of you CANT AGREE on a single point. You should be able to decide on a single point within 10 minutes of discussing, but if you dont there is no penalty. your group doesnt 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 10 MINS!!!!! FinallyDont panic if you didnt do well in Task 1.You can still pass if you participate actively in Task 2.

LIST OF USEFUL LANGUAGE

TASK A:

1. Good morning to everyone. 2. Good morning I bid to one and all. 3. Good morning to the examiners and all my fellow candidates. 4. A very good morning I wish to all examiners and fellow candidates. 5. Today we are talking about 6. The situation I have been given is 7. According to the situation 8. Based on the situation given 9. I have 3 reasons to justify my point. 10. First and foremost, 11. Firstly, 12. Secondly, 13. My second point is 14. Another reason is 15. Finally, 16. Lastly, 17. Last but not least, 18. Moreover, 19. In addition, 20. Furthermore, 21. Therefore,

22. Hence, 23. Thus, 24. However, 25. Other than that, 26. On the other hand, 27. Conversely, 28. Consequently, 29. Subsequently, 30. In contrast, 31. For example, 32. For instance, 33. Take for example, 34. and so on. 35. and many more. 36. and others. 37. In conclusion, 38. As a conclusion, 39. In short, 40. In a nutshell,

TASK B:
1. Lets kickstart this discussion by starting with.. 2. Allow me to begin 3. May I begin by saying 4. I agree with you. (NOT:IM agree)

5. Thats a great idea! 6. I see your point! 7. Thats an interesting perspective. 8. I like your suggestion. 9. Indeed! 10. I concur with your point of view. 11. Im sorry but I disagree. 12. Im afraid I have to disagree with your idea. 13. I dont see eye to eye with you. 14. Thats not a good idea/suggestion. 15. I beg to differ. 16. Im sorry for interrupting but 17. Excuse me, may I interrupt please. 18. Pardon me for interrupting but.. 19. Id like to add something please. 20. May I say something? 21. Could you please hear me out? 22. So what do you think, Candidate X? 23. How about your point of view? 24. Candidate X, what is your opinion? 25. Does anyone agree with me? 26. Why dont we consider the other points? 27. I dont understand, can you please repeat? 28. Im sorry I dont understand, can you please elaborate again? 29. In conclusion, ALL OF US agree that

30. To conclude, MOST OF US agree that 31. In a nutshell, SOME OF US agree that while the rest prefer 32. As time is running out, it seems that ALL OF US cant seem to agree on a single point so 33. Thats the end of this discussion, thank you.