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 students fluency as well as their level of
command in the English language.
Exam paper code: 800/2
Exam duration: 30 minutes
Total weightage: 15%
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

During the test, all four students will be given the same scenario but each of you is given
different questions. There are two parts to the speaking test Task A and Task B.
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Below is a sample question obtained from I Like English, to help you practice your
speaking skills.

Sample question:
A person's character is often influenced by other people around
him/her. Who has the greatest influence on a person's
character? Discuss which of the following has the greatest
influence on a person's character:
Candidate
A:
Candidate
B:
Candidate
C:
Candidate D: Famous Personalities

Task A Individual presentation

Given the situation, you now have:
2 minutes to prepare your responses
2 minutes to present

Parents
Teachers
Friends

Tips:
Study the scenario or topic given carefully
Double check which candidate you are (A, B, C, D) to make sure you dont prepare
another candidates speech
Make sure you dont run out of topic
Prepare 2 to 3 points to present on
You MUST agree with the point that is given to you (you can disagree or favor another
point in Task B)
Make full use of the 2 minutes that you have. Dont go less than 1 minute 45 seconds /
more than 2 minutes.
If you dont have as many points to speak about, talk slower.
Dont relax after your turn! Keep an attentive ear to what the other candidates are
talking about.
Write down the other students answers as they present their 2-minute speech (to
prepare yourself for Task B)

Sample answer: Candidate A

Hi, a very good morning to the examiners and my fellow friends. As we are talking
about how a persons character can be influenced by another person, the persons whom
I think have the most influence in a persons life are parents. There are three reasons
why I think so.
Firstly, parents are the people whom know us since birth. We become like the person
whom we spend the most time with. Parents are the people whom we see every day from
the moment we are born, till the day we are adults. Hence, very naturally, they become
the people whom we look up to and start imitating the way they talk, act, and even think.
My second reason is because parents are the first educators to their child before
anybody else. Table manners and basic etiquettes are taught at home, by the parents.
This gives an influence so vast that we ourselves fail to recognize it sometimes
Thirdly, parents are the ones who impart values into our lives. Values are assets which
we hold on to for the rest of our lives and this is the greatest influence of all. Values are
what we make our decisions upon, and it is what shapes our character.
In conclusion, I think that though there may be many others who can influence a
persons character ultimately, parents are the greatest influencers of all. With that, I
conclude my speech. Thank you very much.

Task B Group discussion

You are given:
2 minutes to prepare your points to either support or oppose the other candidates views
Decide on which of the 4 points you think is the best (Note: it is perfectly fine to agree
with another candidates points just as long as you explain why and how it is the best
point)

Example: I think that parents play a big part in influencing their childs character, but
after listening to Candidate D I would have to agree that famous personalities have more
influence in a persons character. The reason is because (add on one point to Candidate
Ds answers).
The entire group is given 10 minutes for this discussion

Tips:
NEVER keep silent
It is a plus point when you initiate the discussion. (Example: To kick start the
discussion, after listening to all of the other candidates answers I still stand by my own
point that parents can influence a persons character the most.)
Ask other candidates questions to keep the discussion alive (Example: How about you,
Candidate B? What do you think? What do you mean by that, Candidate C? Could you
elaborate more on that point?)
If you want to interrupt when someone is speaking, do it politely. (Example: Im sorry,
may I interrupt?)

Overall Tips:
Speak loudly and clearly so that the examiners can hear you.
Dont be too nervous up to the point where you cant speak properly. Take a deep
breath, and speak slowly and clearly.
Make eye contact with the examiners and the other candidates especially during Task
B as it is a group discussion.
Use good language. Good choice of words and sentence structure are plus points.
Dont be rude. Always say excuse me when you wish to interrupt, and thank you after
giving your speech in Task A.