MUET WRITING TASK 1

 Text: Teacher Rozanne

MUET Speaking paper consists of 2 parts, Task 1 and Task 1.

Task 1 is a bit 'easy' I would say compared to Task 2 as there are notes and points provided to guide students in answering their task.

Here are some elements in Task 1 Writing Question:

1. Notes: there are 4 main notes provided as a guide to students in answering their task. These notes are placed on the right side of the paper, indicated by 4 separate arrows.

2. Sender & receiver: 

a) the sender's info is usually put in a box generally containing name, email address, and subject & also at sign off

b) the receiver's info is usually just a name mentioned at Salutation 

That's about the elements that you'll find in MUET Writing Paper 800/4

Good luck!

MUET Speaking Tips

 Text: Teacher Rozanne

What's with the Speaking Test?

Honestly, it is actually more challenging. Yep! That's the truth.

Yet, remember that nothing is impossible should you strive for the best.

So, here are some tips that might help you overcome your nervousness about sitting for this paper:

1. Revise and practice on as many past sessions' speaking questions as possible.

2. Practice individually by recording your voice presenting for Part 1 for 2 minutes and ask your teacher to help check that (maybe you can send the recording through applications like WhatsApp or Telegram?)

3. Practice in your groups too (either groups of 3 or 4) and 'plan' strategies so that all of you can 'help' each other during group discussion in Part 2

4. Finally, remember that KNOWLEDGE is the key! So, keep yourself updated with the current issues across fields like Culture, Education, Money, Time management, Economics, and many more! The key is to keep tabs with current issues.

Good luck with your Speaking Test!

Tackling MUET Reading 800/3 Paper

Text: Rozanah Zakaria

How to read meaningfully? When you start reading a text, set the timer to 15 minutes the most. This is for reading as well as answering those questions posed. Why 15 minutes? This is because you are allocated 90 minutes for all 6 reading texts. So it goes down to 15 minutes per text. Be reminded that it is the MOST, so it is better if you can spare 5-10 minutes extra in the end for you to be able to double check your answers.

Worry that you are not able to finish within the stipulated time? Worry not as your reading has to come with a certain speed. To achieve that, you need a lot of practice for sure! Read and read and read, a lot of materials, so you will get use to reading fast.

Remember, practice makes perfect!

Good luck!

Regards,
Teacher Rozanne

MUET Speaking Tip(s)

Text: Teacher Rozanne
Photo: Teacher Rozanne

How to score in your MUET Speaking Test?

1) Have vast general knowlegde especially on the current issues? Read newspapers for that. Be it online or get a copy from the bookstand.

2) Explain. Explain. Explain. Do not stop with a mere mention of points. State relevant examples as well.

3) Communicate. This is the key. Do not ‘read’ your notes, ‘refer’ to them, then look at the examiners and other candidates.

4) Show enthusiasm. Show your confidence (of course this will not be natural if you come to the test without ‘sufficient’ knowledge) and get your correct posture.

5) Speak. Speak. Speak. Try ypur best to ‘speak’! Yes, you read this correctly! I mean you have to ‘speak’! Coz some candidates would jot down a lot, yet ‘refuse’ to speak up. 🤦‍♀️

6) All the best in your MUET Speaking test! 😉

Regards,
Teacher Rozanne