Okay, let's discuss this further. Who would like to start? Candidate A: I think a music and dance festival is the most effective way to promote ASEAN unity. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, music and dance is a universal language that can bring people together regardless of race or religion. When people from different ASEAN countries come together to perform and appreciate each other's traditional music and dances, it fosters understanding and appreciation of one another's cultures. Secondly, a festival atmosphere is fun and joyous. This positive vibe helps people from different countries interact and bond in a relaxed setting. Lastly, through a music and

1. MUET SPEAKING
LESSONS SET 3
TOPIC: DEVELOPING AND
ORGANISING IDEAS.
& USING APPROPRIATE
MARKERS AND LINKING
DEVICES.

2. Objectives
The students will be able to:
I. Fill in the charts with
relevant points to the
topics.
II. Complete the tasks (
speech outlines) with
appropriate language
functions.
III. Complete the last task
with suitable elaboration
using appropriate
language.

3. USEFUL
EXPRESSIONS FOR
DELIVERING YOUR
SPEECH
Here are some examples of
useful expressions or
linkers that can help to
ensure a smooth delivery of
ideas.
Please take 3 minutes to
read them.
Quizzes and Brain Teaser

4. Exercise 1:
Brainstorming and
organizing ideas.
Situation 1
Many youths these days are
into computer games. It is
said that such games
encourages the player to
explore different ways of
learning and thinking. Do you
think playing computer games
is good or bad? Discuss with
your friends.
Task A: In your, opinion, you
think playing computer games
is. Elaborate. bad for our
health and a waste of
money.

5. Examples of
elaborating
techniques
Example Point 1: Bad for health
What (does it mean)? =not good for
physical and mental health.
=not good for health
How so? = make you sit still for a long
time
=less time spend outside the house
=cause back
pains/migraines/overweight
=make you strain your eyes and your
mental capacity to focus on the
game.
=cause problems to the eyes
=cause stress and exhaustions too
Examples:
=when playing games like Online Poker
games=you have to sit in front of the

6. Example point 2:
Waste Money
What does it mean?
=you will spend a lot of MONEY
unnecessarily
=you will spend money on
things that you don’t need.
=games are expensive
=the gaming gadgets are
expensive too
How so?
=to buy the game consoles,
game cards, software, the
game players and to pay the
electricity bills.
=to repair gadgets like PSP,
Game boys and laptops.

7. Exercise 2: Read the situation
and brainstorm for ideas. Then fill
in the chart with your ideas.
Situation:
Many electronic gadgets
have been invented to
improve our lifestyle in this
technological era. Which
electronic gadget do you
think is the most useful for
today’s modern lifestyle?
Task A: You think that the
laptop is the most useful
electronic gadget for today’s
modern lifestyle.

8. How to elaborate on
the 3 points
Point 1: Able to work
everywhere
Meaning (what)?
How?
Example(s):

9. Point 2: Easy access
to information
Meaning (what)?
How?
Example(s):

10. Point 3 : An
Entertainment Tool
Meaning (what)?
How?
Example(s):

11. Using appropriate
linkers to deliver your
presentation smoothly.
Exercise 4: Read and
understand the situation.
Then complete the task
below by using the
appropriate linkers.

12. GROUP
DISCUSSION
TECNIQUES
2 MINUTES PREPARATION
10 MINUTES GROUP
INTERACTION

13. SEATING
ARRANGEMENT
Q R

14. Useful Phrases and
Expression
TASK A
1. When asking for clarification 
2. When presenting individual points
-opinion & suggestions
3 General Simple Steps
Step 1: Greeting
Good morning to all examiners and to fellow candidates.
Step 2: Introduce the topic
We are here today to talk about …..
Step 3: State your opinion or suggestion
In my opinion….
I think….
I feel…
Step 4: Justify your opinion or suggestion
There are several reasons why I said that ….
First and foremost…
Secondly,
Thirdly,
Last but not least..
Step 5 Close the presentation
All in all…
In conclusion…

15. 4 STEPS
Step 1: Start (Initiating) the discussion by indicating the task that
need to be completed
Hello again, now we need to discuss ……..
Step 2: Take turns to present opinions and to justify opinions
For me, I feel….
I also think…
Personally I think…
In my opinion
Step 3: Express agreement and disagreement
I like your point but I can’t fully agree with you…
You have a point there but I personally think…
I beg to differ on this…
I disagree with you on this…
I totally agree with you…
Step 4: Negotiate
Okay, lets think about what is the most effective/the best/ way ….
Imagine,
What would happen,
What if,
Do we really think this will work?
What about?
Is this practical?
Is this realistic?

16. Step 5: Come up with a consensus
So , most of us seem to think that…
So, we can’t seem to agree on one best solution
unanimously…
Step 6: Conclude.
Alright, I am glad that we have come t0 the end of our
highly interesting discussion. From our discussion just
now, we can say that….
Alright, we are now moving towards the end of our
discussion…and everyone seems to choose
Thank you very much for your active contribution.

17. MUET MOCK SPEAKING
VIDEO
Duration 40 Minutes
Video
Situation
Unity among ASEAN countries is important in order
to promote peace and prosperity. How may
awareness and support for unity among ASEAN
countries be promoted ? (Task A)
Candidate A: Through music and dance festival.
Candidate B: Arts and Crafts Exhibitions
Candidate C: Tourism and Travel Fair
Candidate D: Food Festival
Task B: What do you think is the most effective way
to promote awareness and supports for ASEAN
unity?