MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY ENGLISH TEST ( MUET )

The MUET speaking test is one of the four areas which will be tested apart from reading, writing, and listening. This test is to evaluate the student’s fluency as well as their level of command in the English language.Unlike the other tests, the MUET speaking test is the only one which will require you to interact with three other students. It is aimed at testing your ability to:

• Effectively  convey your message and opinion across to others
• Think critically
• Keep a conversation going
• Use the English language in a fluent and confident manner

Grading system :

Band 6 – Very good user (Aggregated score: 260-300)

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 – Good user (Aggregated score: 220-259)

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 – Competent user (Aggregated score: 180-219)

Satisfactory command of the language. Satisfactory, expressive and fluent. Approriate language but with occasional inaccuracies. Satisfactory understanding of the language and contexts. Functions satisfactorily in the language.

Band 3 – Modest user (Aggregated score: 140-179)

Modest command of the language. Modestly expressive and fluent, appropriate language but with noticeable inaccuracies. Modest understanding of the language and contexts. Able to function modestly in the language.

Band 2 – Limited user (Aggregated score: 101-139)

Limited command of the language. Lacks expressiveness, fluency and appropriateness: 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 – Extremely limited user (Aggregated score: below 100)

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.

WAYS TO OVERCOME 

•  The school should provide particular space for candidates
• The invigilator should check the sound system especially for listening and speaking test
• The candidates should be place a way from a noisy environment such as vehicles especially for listening test

                                                       EXAMPLE OF EXAMINATION SLIP

Advantages of taking MUET :

• promotes critical thingking skills
• shows off linguistic proficiency
• Aids in developing and organizing ideas
• Boosts confident and motivation to write and speaking