The document provides information about the format, instructions, evaluation, and preparation for the MUET speaking exam. It discusses the following: - The exam consists of two tasks - an individual presentation and a group discussion. Candidates have limited time to prepare and present for each task. - For task A, candidates will be evaluated on task fulfillment, language accuracy, and communicative ability. For task B, they will be evaluated on managing the discussion and displaying initiatives. - Effective preparation involves outlining responses, taking notes on others' presentations, and being able to challenge reasons and consider different options in the discussion. Sample language expressions and non-verbal communication techniques are also provided to help with delivery.

1. MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY ENGLISH
TEST (MUET)
SPEAKING EXAM
AHMAD ASHAARI ALIAS

2. CONTENT
• EXAM FORMAT
– MEANING OF TERMS
– INSTRUCTIONS
– EVALUATION
• TASK FULFILLMENT
• LANGUAGE
• COMMUNICATIVE ABILITY
• PREPARATION
– EFFECTIVE PREPARATION
• LISTING AND NUMBERING
• REASONING AND STEPS (WH-QUESTIONS)
• DELIVERY
– LANGUAGE EXPRESSIONS
– SIMPLE IDIOMS/PROVERBS
– VOICE PROJECTION
– NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION

3. EXAM FORMAT
• QUESTION PAPER
• MEANING OF TERMS
• INSTRUCTIONS
• EVALUATION

6. TERMS
• TASK – what you have to do
• INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION – conduct a
presentation individually
• RESPONSE AND/OR VIEWS – answers to the task
• GROUP INTERACTION – group discussion
• SUPPORT OR OPPOSE – agree or disagree
• GROUP DECISION – which out of the four is
mostly agreed (conclusion)

7. INSTRUCTIONS
• TASK A
– 2 MINUTES TO PREPARE
– 2 MINUTES TO PRESENT
– AS OTHERS ARE PRESENTING, TAKE DOWN NOTES FOR TASK B
• TASK B
– 2 MINUTES TO PREPARE
– 10 MINUTES TO DISCUSS
– MAY MAINTAIN OR CHANGE VIEWS PRESENTED IN TASK A
– MAY SUPPORT OR OPPOSE OTHER CANDIDATES’ VIEWS
– AT THE END OF THE DISCUSSION, COME TO A GROUP DECISION

8. EVALUATION
• TASK A
– Task Fulfillment – content
– Language – accuracy
– Communicative ability – fluency, non-verbal
communication, style
• TASK B
– Task Fulfillment – content
– Language – accuracy
– Communicative ability – fluency, non-verbal
communication, managing a discussion/displaying
initiatives

9. PREPARATION
• Fold your paper into 4 sections
• Label the sections accordingly
• Prepare your response for TASK A according to
your section
• As you listen to others, take down notes
according to their sections

10. Note taking
• Pay attention to THE REASONS and THE STEPS
• While preparing TASK B, evaluate and
challenge the reasons and the steps by
comparing and contrasting with other options.

11. PREPARATION
• Sample Responses (TASK A)
Situation
Fast food outlets have many advantages. What
are some of the advantages?
Task A: Fast food outlets provide a convenient
service. Elaborate.

14. Dos & Don’ts
DOs DON’Ts
List your ideas accordingly Write your ideas in paragraph(s)
Number your ideas as indicator Read word by word from your paper
Maintain natural conversation – eye
contact etc.

15. DELIVERY
• LANGUAGE EXPRESSIONS (TASK A)
Introduction Body Conclusion
• Greet and introduce
yourself
• Good afternoon to
examiners and
candidates
• My name is Abu,
Candidate A for
this session
• State the purpose of
presentation
• Rephrase situation
and task*
• General + Details
• Firstly, … (short
sentence)
• This is because…
• For example, …
• General + Details
• Next, … (short sentence)
• This is generally
true as…
• For example, …
• General + Details
• Next, … (short sentence)
• This is due to…
• For instance, …
• Restate the purpose
• Finally, I would like
to stress one more
time that …
• Express your hope
• It is hoped that by
understanding
these reasons and
steps, (reflect
situation)

16. SAMPLE
• Situation
Violence against women has increased steadily over
the years. Who could play an effective role in
curbing this problem?
• Task A: Women themselves could play an
effective role in curbing this problem.
Explain.

17. Rephrase – Stating the Purpose
• Situation
Violence against women3 has increased steadily over the
years. Who could play an effective role in curbing this
problem?
• Task A: Women themselves could play an
effective role in curbing2 this problem. Explain1.
• I am going to explain how women themselves
could play an effective role in curbing violence
against them.

18. DELIVERY
• LANGUAGE EXPRESSIONS (TASK B)
Introduction Body** Conclusion
• Greet and introduce
yourself
• Good afternoon to
examiners and
candidates
• State the purpose of
presentation
• Rephrase situation
and task*
• Asking for and giving
opinions
• Interrupting and
resuming expressing of
opinions
• Giving encouragement
• Expressing
agreement/partial
agreement/disagreeme
nt
• Constructive
disagreement
• State group decision
• It is agreed that …
(refer to task*)
• Express your hope
• It is hoped that by
understanding
these reasons and
steps, (reflect
situation)

19. SAMPLE
• Situation
Violence against women has increased steadily over the
years. Who could play an effective role in curbing this
problem?
• Task B: Discuss which of the following would play the
most effective role in curbing violence against women.
– Women themselves
– The authorities
– Society
– The mass media

20. SAMPLE LANGUAGE EXPRESSIONS
• Asking for and giving opinions
– What do you think of…?
– From my point of view…
• Interrupting and resuming expressing of
opinions
– Excuse me for interrupting, but…
– As I was saying

21. SAMPLE LANGUAGE EXPRESSIONS
• Giving encouragement
– Uh-huh, mm-hmm, yeah, right, yes
• Expressing agreement/partial
agreement/disagreement
– I agree with you
– That’s a good point, but…
– No, I don’t think so.
• Constructive disagreement
– I completely understand your concern but I would
disagree because…

22. DELIVERY
• Voice Projection
• Non-verbal communication