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Be Tough. Be Strong.: <b>Muet</b> Oh <b>Muet</b> - Blog MUET

Be Tough. Be Strong.: <b>Muet</b> Oh <b>Muet</b>

Posted: 22 Jun 2014 08:56 PM PDT

Assalammualaikum.

Alahai.. esok Mellya ada Muet lah. Amik cuti arini dengan esok sebab nak prepare sikit. Fuh tak study lagi ni. Menghadap lappy kejap. Yolarh nanti tak ada free time nak jenguk korang. Busy sampai lepas raya. Jom tengok serba sedikit tentang Muet nih. Thanks to source for the simple information.

The Malaysian University English Test (MUET) is similar to the IELTS or TOEFL test in that universities use it to test prospective students' English abilities prior to studying with them. However, the MUET is only used by universities in Malaysia to study at one of the country's universities. The MUET is also a pre-requisite to study at a small number of universities in Singapore. There are 3 opportunities in the year to take the MUET: March, July and November. STPM candidates, matriculation students, diploma and pre-university students who wish to pursue a first degree programme in a local university. You must register to take the test at the Malaysian Examinations Councilwebsite (they oversee the test) The MUET costs RM100.00 to take. If you are not satisfied with the result you receive, you can apply to have it checked, though this will cost RM70.00. Usually the Writing, Reading and Listening parts of the test are done on the same day, while the Speaking section will be tested on another day close to that date. The MUET is separated into 4 different sections: Writing, Reading, Speaking and Listening. You must complete all of them.

Writing

Length: 90 mins
Marks worth: 90 marks
Weighting: 30%
Number of questions: 2
Types of questions: Interpreting information from a short piece of text and extensive writing task on a given topic. Texts to work from may include a report or a letter.
Tip: Complete task 2 first as this is worth more marks. Do not make "blind" statements; back up everything you write with facts.

Reading

Length: 90 mins
Marks worth: 120 marks
Weighting: 40%
Number of questions: 50
Types of questions: Multiple choice questions about 6 texts (e.g. newspaper article, academic text, journal article etc.)
Tip: Make sure you actually read the question and any other information given in full – it is the reading section after all! Underline words or phrases you don't understand or recognise. When preparing for your MUET, expose yourself to a range of texts in your personal time which are well-written. These should be reputable sources such as the BBC or New York Times which use a good standard of English so you'll broaden your vocabulary and ability to comprehend a range of texts.

Listening

Length: 30 mins
Marks worth: 45 marks
Weighting: 15%
Number of questions: 20
Types of questions: Multiple choice questions with short answers based on a recording of a lecture, talk, discussion, conversation or announcement, requiring students to demonstrate a number of skills such as paraphrasing and recognising fact from fiction
Tip: Practise your ability to hear selectively the most important parts of a piece of audio and note these down quickly as you listen. While the audio should feature a speaker using standard English, try listening to some regional accents so you are at least familiar with the way they may vary – it will make you more confident approaching speakers from different regions. Watch TV shows and movies in English in the weeks before your test, without subtitles in your own language.

Speaking

Length: 30 mins
Marks: 45 marks
Weighting: 15%
Number of questions: 20
Types of questions: Individual presentation (2mins to prepare, 2 mins to present) and group discussion with 3 other students (2 mins to prepare, 10 mins to discuss)
Tip: When preparing for your test, speak with friends and family in English to sharpen your English skills. In the discussion part of the Speaking section, keep the discussion going by asking questions. Make sure your contribution to the conversation is heard, so speak clearly and loudly; don't let the others in your group "steal the limelight" and talk over you. The MUET is scored out of 300 and is separated into 6 bands as follows:
Band 6 (score of 260-300): Very good user – 'Very good command of the language. Highly expressive, fluent, accurate and appropriate language: hardly any inaccuracies. Very good understanding of language and contexts. Functions extremely well in the language.'
Band 5 (score of 220-259): Good user – 'Good command of the language. Expressive, fluent, accurate and appropriate language but with minor inaccuracies. Good understanding of language and contexts. Functions well in the language.'
Band 4 (score of 180-219): Competent user – 'Satisfactory command of the language. Satisfactory expressive and fluent, appropriate language but with occasional inaccuracies. Satisfactory understanding of language and contexts. Functions satisfactorily in the language.'
Band 3 (score of 140-179): Modest user – 'Modest command of the language. Modestly expressive and fluent, appropriate language but with noticeable inaccuracies. Modest understanding of language and contexts. Able to function modestly in the language.'
Band 2 (score of 100-139): Limited user – 'Limited command of the language. Lacks expressiveness, fluency and appropriacy: inaccurate use of the language resulting in breakdown in communication. Limited understanding of language and contexts. Limited ability to function in the language.'
Band 1 (score below 100): Extremely limited user – 'Poor command of the language. Unable to use language to express ideas: inaccurate use of the language resulting in frequent breakdowns in communication. Little or poor understanding of language and contexts. Hardly able to function in the language.' Depending on the university and course you are applying to, you'll need to aim for a certain band. Different subjects will have different band requirements, with Law and Medicine often requiring higher bands. You should try to aim for as high a band as possible, preferably in the top two bands. If you get into a band below this, you may be required to take additional English courses if you are still accepted by the university.

P/S: Esok speaking test huhu doa-doakan lah diriku :'(

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44 Model Essay Samples for SPM English, O-level, IELTS, TOEFL & MUET Writing

Preparing for the upcoming MUET writing test and want to read some good essay examples? Read Free MUET Tips & Essential MUET Guide. Want to read some samples of good essays for IELTS writing? Or simply looking some ideas and inspiration for your SPM English writing homework? Below is the list of 44 free model essays for SPM English, O-level, IELTS, TOEFL & MUET Writing.

        Descriptive Essays

  1. Friend
  2. Friends
  3. My Best Friend
  4. Describe an afternoon at the bus station
  5. A Horrifying Swim
  6. A Prominent Malaysian Leader
  7. A Demonic Gold
  8. My Mother
  9. My Favourite TV Programme
  10. The Night Market
  11. Malaysia, a Unique Country

    Narrative Essays

  12. A Horror / Tragic Story
  13. Finally, A Voice Message
  14. Forgiven
  15. Home
  16. Race
  17. That is the reward for my patience and hardwork
  18. A Holiday I Would Never Forget
  19. Couple Foils Robbery Attempt
  20. Write a story starting with: "The widow had to work hard to bring up her little son alone..."
  21. My Most Embarrassing Situation
  22. A Road Accident
  23. Autumn on Sugarbush Street
  24. Of Bombs and Ice-Cream
  25. After All, It Isn't That Bad

    Argumentative / Persuasive Essays

  26. Haze: A Danger to Health
  27. Money
  28. Cell phones - One of Our Greatest Technologies Misused
  29. Importance of Studying English
  30. Faith
  31. Thoughts On Sharing

    Reflective Essays

  32. What would you do if you had a lot of money
  33. Which do you prefer, living in the countryside or living in the city?

    Factual Essays

  34. Pollution
  35. Social Networking Website
  36. The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)

    Directed Writing

  37. Anti-Smoking Campaign Speech
  38. Informal Letter
  39. Informal Letter Sample
  40. Formal Letter: Letter of Application
  41. Formal Letter: Letter of Complain
  42. Complain Report About School Canteen
  43. Book Report
  44. Police Report on Accident
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Blabbers: College #10 @ <b>Malaysian University English Test MUET</b>

Posted: 16 Jan 2014 08:34 AM PST

The first post in 2014, shall be dedicated to my MUET results!

I don't know how to describe my feelings. Take for granted? Relieved? Happy? Satisfied?

Anyways, I do feel very grateful for it. Many friends of mine got Band 4, and some even scored Band 3 (which really kicks them down into the abyss of depression). Sigh, what to do? MUET is a very standardised exam with a strict marking scheme where only the strong ones will survive, unlike any other typical matriculation exam for which the standard is always dependent on average nationwide results.

Knowing that my standard will be about a high Band 4, so I just tell the world I'm aiming for Band 4, with a "I-don't-give-a-damn" look, but who knows my little pump inside me is pounding like crazy! Deep down I really hoped to get a Band 5, and I did! Before this I tend to screw Reading and Writing Task 1 up, but seems like that day when I sat for the exam I didn't (if I did, at least not too much!). I thought I did better in speaking, but turns out the score ain't that high.

Band 5 ranges from 220 - 259. So my score is just merely higher than 220. Praise the Lord! I shall throw my own party!

How to Score <b>MUET</b> (<b>Malaysian University English Test</b>) | <b>Malaysia</b> <b>...</b>

Posted: 01 Dec 2013 02:16 AM PST

Ranking: 5 Students

Written by Suzanne Ong
Panduan MUET Guide Tips
Panduan MUET
Before I get to the point of this article, you should know that Malaysian University English Test (MUET) is basically an English proficiency test which means you have to work on being good at the language altogether to actually get good results. In my own experience, I've come to realize that usually English speakers—as in those who speak English at home or with friends—are the ones who obtain a Band 4 or Band 5. MUET Band 6 is near impossible to obtain and the rest fall under Band 3 or less. Circumstances may vary according to the questions given, but note that having a good hold of the language should be your main focus, the questions come in later.

The first thing you need to know about English is that it's not a memorizing subject, rather it's more of a skill that you acquire through lots of practice. It's like learning Math or taking up a new instrument, you cannot be good at it right away; you need to practice before getting it right, unless if you're naturally gifted which I think most of us aren't.

1. MUET Writing
If you're the type of person who thinks that reading the dictionary could help hone your English, then that's where you've got it wrong. Read these 2 sentences:

  • I am not mind you nitpicking of my grammar mistakes.
  • I wouldn't mind if you nitpicked on my grammar mistakes. 

See, even if you understand a bombastic word and fairly know how to use it, it still doesn't equate into having a good grasp of English if your grammar is all over the place. Grammar always comes first and once you've mastered that, then you could go ahead and memorize all those fancy schmancy words to make yourself look smarter. Simple grammar rules like tenses and when to put an S after a word and when not to, all those require practice. I suggest you pick up an exercise workbook on grammar and practice on it, but don't stop there. You will also need to start reading more English materials, any English materials really, as long as they're grammatically correct. The main thing is to read how the article is written as opposed to what it is written. The more you take notice on how they write, you'll slowly get used to the grammar being used.

You cannot just read without writing though, because like I said, English is a skill and you need to practice. Therefore, you should always write and have someone with better English to have a look at it and tell you where you went wrong. Only then you could really improve on your Writing. It takes time, so be patient.

2. MUET Speaking
When you converse in English, sometimes it's different from written English, because written form could be a little formal sometimes. To improve on Speaking, you have to watch more English shows, be it dramas or movies, it really doesn't matter as long as it captures your attention. Having subtitles in your preferred language would be good as it gives you a better understanding as to what the show is talking about. Similar to what I've mentioned earlier, you should notice the words people use when they speak, more so than what they're actually saying. After a while, you would notice a similar pattern from the way they talk and it's totally different from the way we speak our "rojak" English here in Malaysia. Obviously you shouldn't use words like lah, mah, wah, ah, etc in your Speaking.

If you don't usually speak English with your friends, pick out one friend that is good at English and ask him to speak the language with you. It would be awkward at first for the both of you, but if you're determined and if your friend is really willing to help, you will get through the awkwardness and after a while you could really see the improvement. My friend did that and at first she couldn't really speak a proper sentence, but she wasn't embarrassed to ask and learn even if she might've embarrassed herself through the process. She worked hard and after a few months, she really did improve compared to the first time she started speaking English.

3. MUET Reading
Even though it is a multiple choice paper, Reading is tough regardless. If you've tried out questions from exercise books and past year MUET papers, then you would have noticed the difference between the two. For Reading, I suggest you try out lots of different exercises—the tougher the better—and try to learn from your mistakes. See where you've analyzed wrongly and learn from that.

For the first ever Reading paper I did, I think I got less than half correct because I was looking at the questions the wrong way. After learning my mistake, I've improved to getting more than half correct almost every time. Of course you need to read more to familiarize yourself with the type of formal writing (from my experience, they mostly give data questions so most of them are written formally) as it is different from informal or narrative writing, which I find easier to understand.

4. MUET Listening
Listening to me, I find to be the easiest among all 4 papers, though I think those who aren't familiar with English would find it to be a challenge. Watching movies or TV shows could help in Listening too (and not just for Speaking), so does listening to the radio or watching videos online that is English. You need to train your ear to differentiate certain words that might sound similar to the other, like soap and soup, hard work and hardwood. You have to pay close attention to the whole sentence rather than just that word that you think might be the answer. I think the only way to differentiate words is to know what the person is talking about and if it makes sense.

The audio can be a jerk sometimes (which happened to me during my actual exams) so you really have to train yourself to listen carefully. They play the audio twice so what I normally do is to write down the answer with a pencil first, sometimes I even write down 2 or 3 answers when I'm not sure, then when they play it the second time, I write it down with my pen.

Another thing I think you should know about MUET is that the questions sometimes test your general knowledge. Not like what is currently happening in the news, more like stuff about One Malaysia, One Sport, the education blueprint, things like that. So getting a high band sometimes depends on luck too.

I guess that's about it. Remember it takes a lot of time, patience and hard work to get it right. People who speak English at home have an advantage because they read, watch and listen to English stuff all the time, so if you're not one of them then you'll have to put in extra work compared to them. Even after your MUET exams are over, don't stop improving your English, it would give you a better chance of getting a job in the future. Oh and if you're interested in reading about my MUET experience, you can check out my blog. There's stuff about my form 6 life there too if you are interested in reading :)

Alright, all the best!

Written by Suzanne Ong, an aspiring writer who had just finished STPM and is in the midst of pursuing her dream of becoming an author. She blogs about random daily things that people don't voice out at http://xsuzannex.wordpress.com and writes fiction at http://www.wattpad.com/user/raind33r.

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Posted: 11 May 2014 03:28 PM PDT

SIMUNJAN: Upper 6 students of SMK Simunjan No. 1 were reminded of the importance of discipline to succeed in their undertakings.

This reminder came from Kerine Gadep when he was invited to talk on the skills and techniques required in answering the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) during an academic seminar at the school here which ended last Friday (May 9).

"Discipline is the key to every success in life. It cannot be denied that practising and inculcating good self-discipline will facilitate better achievements in studies and daily activities.

"Today's world is forever challenging and as students, you should always portray high self-discipline in yourself because this internal force will assist you to strive harder in all undertakings if you want to be truly successful in life," he told the 61 Upper 6 students attending the talk.

During the three-and-a-half hour MUET session, students were exposed to skills and techniques in answering all the four components of the test, namely listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Students were also refreshed on skills pertaining to composing good introduction styles as well as the mastery of basic grammar.

They were also reminded of the importance of expanding their English vocabulary besides using synonyms for good sentence structures. Students were also told to speak confidently during individual and group discussion presentation.

The five-day seminar was chiefly tailored to provide opportunity for the students to enhance their learning skills and question-answering techniques besides motivating and preparing them for the coming STPM and MUET examinations.

Besides MUET, STPM subjects such as General Studies, Malay Language, History, Geography, Business Studies, Malay Literature and Art were also covered during the seminar.

Among the teachers involved in making the seminar a success was programme coordinator Sim Soon Pheng, who was assisted by another Business Studies teacher Roslan Mohamad.

Meanwhile Dora Gambang took care of the Malay Literature, Gurungan @ Mohd Aiman (Geography), Vincent Bensten Murni Chip, Suhaila Saida (Malay Language), Abang Kamarul Ariffin Abang Masra, Sutinah Maseri, Hajar Salleh, Rosita Kunyo (General Studies), Hasri Kreni (History), Lessie Lorna Jinus, Christina Ho and Medan Anggut (MUET).

Currently, SMK Simunjan No.1 which is situated about 155km from Kuching has 787 students and 72 teachers, with about 100 Upper and Lower 6 students.

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44 Model Essay Samples for SPM English, O-level, IELTS, TOEFL & MUET Writing

Preparing for the upcoming MUET writing test and want to read some good essay examples? Read Free MUET Tips & Essential MUET Guide. Want to read some samples of good essays for IELTS writing? Or simply looking some ideas and inspiration for your SPM English writing homework? Below is the list of 44 free model essays for SPM English, O-level, IELTS, TOEFL & MUET Writing.

        Descriptive Essays

  1. Friend
  2. Friends
  3. My Best Friend
  4. Describe an afternoon at the bus station
  5. A Horrifying Swim
  6. A Prominent Malaysian Leader
  7. A Demonic Gold
  8. My Mother
  9. My Favourite TV Programme
  10. The Night Market
  11. Malaysia, a Unique Country

    Narrative Essays

  12. A Horror / Tragic Story
  13. Finally, A Voice Message
  14. Forgiven
  15. Home
  16. Race
  17. That is the reward for my patience and hardwork
  18. A Holiday I Would Never Forget
  19. Couple Foils Robbery Attempt
  20. Write a story starting with: "The widow had to work hard to bring up her little son alone..."
  21. My Most Embarrassing Situation
  22. A Road Accident
  23. Autumn on Sugarbush Street
  24. Of Bombs and Ice-Cream
  25. After All, It Isn't That Bad

    Argumentative / Persuasive Essays

  26. Haze: A Danger to Health
  27. Money
  28. Cell phones - One of Our Greatest Technologies Misused
  29. Importance of Studying English
  30. Faith
  31. Thoughts On Sharing

    Reflective Essays

  32. What would you do if you had a lot of money
  33. Which do you prefer, living in the countryside or living in the city?

    Factual Essays

  34. Pollution
  35. Social Networking Website
  36. The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)

    Directed Writing

  37. Anti-Smoking Campaign Speech
  38. Informal Letter
  39. Informal Letter Sample
  40. Formal Letter: Letter of Application
  41. Formal Letter: Letter of Complain
  42. Complain Report About School Canteen
  43. Book Report
  44. Police Report on Accident
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Posted: 24 Mar 2014 11:29 PM PDT

Assalamualaikum

Today I would like to briefly speak out of my opinion regarding MUET. Darn ! What is MUET? Its' Malaysian University English Test. I have taken this test as I was doing my Foundation TESL in UiTM Kuantan couple of years ago.


Yesterday I saw one of my lecturer stated that more than half of the students who're doing Foundation in Law failed to gain band 4 in MUET and it is one of the requirement for the students to further their studies in higher level IF they wanted to study LAW or TESL.

In my opinion... IN MY OPINION... you can't judge the students ability just with one TEST. Oh no! its FOUR test with speaking, listening, writing and reading. And another "Oh no!" because you can't be too stupid not to get band 4. Yea yea yea! Hell right! Getting band 4 is a piece of cake. Secret recipe cake I guess? Or my future fountain wedding cake? *yummy*

To be honest, my MUET result did not enlighten my world. I can still remember as I was sitting for the listening test. I was not feeling well. I kept coughing. I had fever at that time due to some hard work done for 2 weeks before that. I was too weak. Plus, my mom was not there at that moment. She was in Mekah for a couple of weeks. I coming out non stop and my face turned red as the cili padi. *spicy* I can see Yan looked at me and asked me either I'm doing good. Hey ! Do I need to tell this? The moment I felt my whole body is going to burst out? No no no.. MAJLIS PEPERIKSAAN MALAYSIA would not like to hear my story. They are only interested my with result. Is it their fault? Of course no. It is my fault. Totally my fault. For not taking care of myself. it is MY FAULT. No doubt !!!

Because of MUET, my TESL's friends went studying separately. Around of applause for those who managed to pursue their bachelor in TESL education. *tepuk amoi-amoi amai-amai*

There was one friend I still wonder what is he doing at this moment. He was quite brilliant. But I am not sure if he managed to continue his study or he stops just right there. *one story telling*

There were also my friends who were very fluent in English. Can't beat them. My english is too simple. I don't really have bombastic words cause I will always forget. *ka-ching* They were very fluent and speak better English but they do not have the chance to study TESL.

So, for those who have the ambition of studying Foundation in TESL or LAW. Prepare yourself from now on. Everything is going to be your responsibility. And your luck. Seriously? Luck? It is actually the will of God.

And MUET, for sending me to UiTM KBM (kota bandaraya Melaka) and MSU (Management and Science University). I should thank you and hug you tighly. *xoxo*

InshaaAllah... The best plan, is the plan of GOD
Allah s.w.t
The One and Only God.
Allahuakbar !

♥ SYUKRAN FOR READING ! ♥

The Troupers: <b>Muet</b> LPs:Week 24(16th-20th June 2014)U6A1, 6Sc - Blog Muet

The Troupers: <b>Muet</b> LPs:Week 24(16th-20th June 2014)U6A1, 6Sc

Posted: 26 Jun 2014 07:03 AM PDT

16th – 19th June 2014

No. of Students 

27

Theme

Nil

Topic  

Nil

Beh.Objectives

Nil

Procedures 

There is no Muet lesson: Muet Public Exam (July paper)

Moral Value 

Nil

Audio –visual Aids 

Nil

Reflection  

Nil

Date  

20th June 2014

No. of Students

27

Theme  

General

Topic  

Open discussion

Beh. Objectives

At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to highlight the various ways of making interruptions, involve in a group discussion and expressing opinions.

Procedures 

The students share their personal opinion or experiences about their past Speaking exam. Other students could express their views on ways to tackle the problem mentioned.

Moral Value 

It is better to slow to speak but quick to listen.

Audio –visual Aids 

Sets od dictionaries/sets of examples on ways to give opinions

Reflection

The individuals were able share their experiences and it was a give and take session.

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Posted: 16 May 2014 09:36 PM PDT

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Written by Suzanne Ong

Panduan MUET Guide Tips
Panduan MUET
Before I get to the point of this article, you should know that Malaysian University English Test (MUET) is basically an English proficiency test which means you have to work on being good at the language altogether to actually get good results. In my own experience, I've come to realize that usually English speakers—as in those who speak English at home or with friends—are the ones who obtain a Band 4 or Band 5. MUET Band 6 is near impossible to obtain and the rest fall under Band 3 or less. Circumstances may vary according to the questions given, but note that having a good hold of the language should be your main focus, the questions come in later.

The first thing you need to know about English is that it's not a memorizing subject, rather it's more of a skill that you acquire through lots of practice. It's like learning Math or taking up a new instrument, you cannot be good at it right away; you need to practice before getting it right, unless if you're naturally gifted which I think most of us aren't.

1. MUET Writing
If you're the type of person who thinks that reading the dictionary could help hone your English, then that's where you've got it wrong. Read these 2 sentences:

  • I am not mind you nitpicking of my grammar mistakes.
  • I wouldn't mind if you nitpicked on my grammar mistakes. 

See, even if you understand a bombastic word and fairly know how to use it, it still doesn't equate into having a good grasp of English if your grammar is all over the place. Grammar always comes first and once you've mastered that, then you could go ahead and memorize all those fancy schmancy words to make yourself look smarter. Simple grammar rules like tenses and when to put an S after a word and when not to, all those require practice. I suggest you pick up an exercise workbook on grammar and practice on it, but don't stop there. You will also need to start reading more English materials, any English materials really, as long as they're grammatically correct. The main thing is to read how the article is written as opposed to what it is written. The more you take notice on how they write, you'll slowly get used to the grammar being used.

You cannot just read without writing though, because like I said, English is a skill and you need to practice. Therefore, you should always write and have someone with better English to have a look at it and tell you where you went wrong. Only then you could really improve on your Writing. It takes time, so be patient.

2. MUET Speaking
When you converse in English, sometimes it's different from written English, because written form could be a little formal sometimes. To improve on Speaking, you have to watch more English shows, be it dramas or movies, it really doesn't matter as long as it captures your attention. Having subtitles in your preferred language would be good as it gives you a better understanding as to what the show is talking about. Similar to what I've mentioned earlier, you should notice the words people use when they speak, more so than what they're actually saying. After a while, you would notice a similar pattern from the way they talk and it's totally different from the way we speak our "rojak" English here in Malaysia. Obviously you shouldn't use words like lah, mah, wah, ah, etc in your Speaking.

If you don't usually speak English with your friends, pick out one friend that is good at English and ask him to speak the language with you. It would be awkward at first for the both of you, but if you're determined and if your friend is really willing to help, you will get through the awkwardness and after a while you could really see the improvement. My friend did that and at first she couldn't really speak a proper sentence, but she wasn't embarrassed to ask and learn even if she might've embarrassed herself through the process. She worked hard and after a few months, she really did improve compared to the first time she started speaking English.

3. MUET Reading
Even though it is a multiple choice paper, Reading is tough regardless. If you've tried out questions from exercise books and past year MUET papers, then you would have noticed the difference between the two. For Reading, I suggest you try out lots of different exercises—the tougher the better—and try to learn from your mistakes. See where you've analyzed wrongly and learn from that.

For the first ever Reading paper I did, I think I got less than half correct because I was looking at the questions the wrong way. After learning my mistake, I've improved to getting more than half correct almost every time. Of course you need to read more to familiarize yourself with the type of formal writing (from my experience, they mostly give data questions so most of them are written formally) as it is different from informal or narrative writing, which I find easier to understand.

4. MUET Listening
Listening to me, I find to be the easiest among all 4 papers, though I think those who aren't familiar with English would find it to be a challenge. Watching movies or TV shows could help in Listening too (and not just for Speaking), so does listening to the radio or watching videos online that is English. You need to train your ear to differentiate certain words that might sound similar to the other, like soap and soup, hard work and hardwood. You have to pay close attention to the whole sentence rather than just that word that you think might be the answer. I think the only way to differentiate words is to know what the person is talking about and if it makes sense.

The audio can be a jerk sometimes (which happened to me during my actual exams) so you really have to train yourself to listen carefully. They play the audio twice so what I normally do is to write down the answer with a pencil first, sometimes I even write down 2 or 3 answers when I'm not sure, then when they play it the second time, I write it down with my pen.

Another thing I think you should know about MUET is that the questions sometimes test your general knowledge. Not like what is currently happening in the news, more like stuff about One Malaysia, One Sport, the education blueprint, things like that. So getting a high band sometimes depends on luck too.

I guess that's about it. Remember it takes a lot of time, patience and hard work to get it right. People who speak English at home have an advantage because they read, watch and listen to English stuff all the time, so if you're not one of them then you'll have to put in extra work compared to them. Even after your MUET exams are over, don't stop improving your English, it would give you a better chance of getting a job in the future. Oh and if you're interested in reading about my MUET experience, you can check out my blog. There's stuff about my form 6 life there too if you are interested in reading :)

Alright, all the best!

Written by Suzanne Ong, an aspiring writer who had just finished STPM and is in the midst of pursuing her dream of becoming an author. She blogs about random daily things that people don't voice out at http://xsuzannex.wordpress.com and writes fiction at http://www.wattpad.com/user/raind33r.

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Posted: 10 Jun 2014 03:17 AM PDT

ko owg yang ambik STPM mesti berdebar-debarkan nak MUET..jgn risau...sy share sikit tips muet...good luck for muet....
pening sangat beljar muet ....rasa nak muntah belajar muet nie..takot nak sgt naik cuti sekolah terus speaking 18 JUNE 2014..owh MY ENGLISH...HAHAHAA


1.     Read (There is a reason why it's called a MUET Reading paper)
-       Read everything but with a notepad in hand
-       Copy down words which you don't understand AND more important, phrases that you would like to use in your MUET written essay.

2.     Read quality materials
-       Read articles that are published by reliable sources such as: Reader's Digest, TIME Magazine…etc.
-       Articles used in the exams are usually from these types of source
-       Keep yourself updated on current issues by reading newspapers (Example: The STAR, New Straits Times, The Edge)

3.     Use your time wisely!
-       You only have 1.5 hours to answer 45 exam questions
-       If you do the math, that would mean that you only have 2 minutes per question
-       ALWAYS read the question first, and underline the keywords
-       Make sure you don't just skim through the text but scan for specific information

4.     Know your vocabulary
-       There will be 6 texts altogether in the exam paper, and the first one always has a non-linear stimuli (Example: graph, chart or diagram)
-       You will need the relevant vocabulary knowledge to describe the trend(s) shown in the given diagram(s)
-       This is also a useful practice for report writing as it deals with the same language functions

5.     DON'T ACT SMART!
-       For some questions, you will be asked to 'infer' or make intelligent assumptions based on the given evidences in the texts
-       For 'True/False/Not Stated' questions, NEVER use your own opinions to answer because what is logical to you may not be academically correct
-       My tip to you is that you should underline the evidence(s) in the texts
-       For 'True', you must be able to identify proof that shows that the statement is correct
-       You should also underline evidences that prove a statement to be wrong in order to choose 'False' as your answer
-       For 'Not Stated', you will find that it is almost impossible to underline any evidence at all. Hence, these are the fundamental differences between the answer selections 'True/False/Not Stated'

6.     Train your brain
-       Guessing the meaning of a vocabulary can be quite tricky especially when you don't have the access to a dictionary or the internet (Google.com) during your exam. Hence, you need to train your brain to assess the root word
-       Focus on the prefix/suffix in order to identify the meaning
-       If you think the word is a positive, negative or neutral one – reconfirm again by looking at the context of the texts for clues to support your assumption
-       Review the answers and options given by eliminating the answer that is most unlikely to be correct before making a calculated guess
-       For example, in the phrase: "the degradation of water quality", the word 'degradation' comes from the root word 'grade' which means level or standard. The 'de' suffix has a negative connotation where it means the removal of something, while 'tion' is a noun that explains the process of something
-       Thus, the phrase means "the drop of standard/quality of water"

7.     Assess the writer's intentions
-        The MUET level comprehension questions do not focus on content alone
-       Instead, the questions given require candidates to assess the writer's:
(A)   Purpose
-       Example: to inform, discuss, argue, compare, persuade…etc.
(B)   Style of writing
-       Example: describing, comparing and contrasting, giving examples, explaining causes and effects, sequencing events…etc.
(C)   Tone
-       Example: supportive, opposing, indifferent, neutral, biased…etc.

8.    Assess the articles as a whole
-       Sometimes you may be asked to give a suitable title to an article
-       Or to summarize a specific paragraph
-       Or to come up with a suitable conclusion based on the options given. This clearly requires critical thinking skills or HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) from you

9.     Keep practicing!
-       Essentially, nothing beats practice and more practice
-       Buy good quality reference books such as Longman or Oxford model tests/actual exam workbooks and try doing each reading paper 3 times
-       First attempt: do it as if you're sitting for the real exam. Do not refer to any workbooks or dictionaries
-       Second attempt: allow yourself to refer to books, and discuss with your friends if you need to (and if you are doing it as a group) before marking both attempts
-       Note: Your 2nd attempt should score better than your first.
-       Third attempt: Try doing the same set of exam paper again after 2-3 months to see if you are able to retain the knowledge of vocabulary and concepts which you have learned before.

10.  Grade yourself
-       Here's a useful guide for you to follow when you attempt the exam questions so that you can know where you stand
-       You will need to score:
(A)   21/45 – Band 3
(B)   27/45 – Band 4
(C)   33/45 – Band 5
(D)  39/45 – Band 6
-       Reading is the MOST important MUET paper as it carries 40% or 120/300 marks

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