TIPS FOR MUET CANDIDATES

jt13

TIPS FOR MUET CANDIDATES

Try not to treat or think of MUET as a scary test. However, don't under estimate the preparation, time and effort required for this test either. If you have friends or classmates who have taken the test, ask them about it. You'll probably get many many different types of answers. "OMG! It's tough!" or "Actually, its not that hard." Their experiences may vary depending on the amount of preparation done as well as their background in English.

Well, MUET is a test. So, you have to put some effort and time into preparing for it. Many students ask me all the time. "How many hours do I have to study?" Then, I would ask in return. "What's your target band score? Band 6? 5? 4? 3?" If you know that you need Band 3 to pursue and continue your studies in Business Management, Marketing, Accounts etc, and you're not very confident about your English proficiency and ability, then, be prepared to work on it. If you know that you need Band 4 or 5 to pursue your education in Law, Pharmacy, Medicine etc, then, be prepared to work very hard.

The time and effort that you put into preparing for MUET also ensures that you won't struggle with English when you are pursuing your degree or Master's. Imagine the frustration of struggling with English words, vocabulary etc. It makes studying your course tedious and challenging. You should be trying to understand the concepts and ideas of your course rather than waste time on looking up almost every single word in your text book.

Ok, so once you're mentally prepared to work hard on getting your target band score for MUET. What should you do?

Tip #1
Check out the structure and format of the test.
Get your hands on model test papers or past year papers. You can obtain this easily from the bookstore or from your MUET tutor. How many papers/components do you have to take? How many questions? What type of questions? How much time do you have to complete the test?

Tip #2
Prepare a plan of action
When do you need to take the test? When do you need to submit your results to your university? You need to decide and draw up a timeline or schedule. If its July now and MUET is in October/November, ask yourself, how much time would you have to allocate to MUET preparation for the next 3 months or 12 weeks? 3 times a week, 2 hours a day? Self-study? Form a study group? Join a class? I would suggest all three.

Tip #3
Practice, practice, practice
Yes, its just that simple. However, easier said than done. You need to manage you time and motivation level. How badly do you want this? Think about the consequences. If you don't get the band you need, what happens? You really want to pursue tertiary education or in some cases, graduate from university. Then, practice, practice, practice. After attending sessions with your MUET tutor and study group, do the following.

Practice Speaking. Get MUET speaking questions and simulate the test. Speak to yourself. Pretend you are in the test. Visualise the test scenario. This is the best way to prevent going blank, panic in the REAL speaking test session.

Practice Reading. Its important to attempt model questions. You need to practice skimming and scanning for answers. You need to know that you can finish the 45 questions in 90 minutes.

Practice Listening. When attempting the listening test, DON'T listen to every single word of the recording. You need to learn the techniques of listening for meaning and gist. That takes practice. If you are struggling to spell words, don't despair, just practice even more.

Practice Writing. Yes, the questions that have appeared in past year papers will not come out again. And how likely are you able to predict the questions for writing. So, what should you do? You need to practice expressing your thoughts, views, opinion, ideas in writing on paper, in the most coherent manner and with suitable vocabulary. This, takes practice.

Tip #4
Read, read, read
What should you read? Be smart about it. What kind of topics are you likely to get in your test. Read articles that are relevant to those. Do you know about Plastic surgery? Social problems? Crime rates? Crime prevention? ICT updates? Work related stress? Not much? Then read about them. Read online magazines, newspapers, good quality blogs, articles from english language websites. Save them, email to your friends, share and exchange articles.

Tip #5
Vocabulary, vocabulary, vocabulary
Get a good academic workbook and work on it. Academic vocabulary which is required for MUET is different from normal everyday English. I've uploaded a vocabulary workbook on my blog, http://muettuition.blogspot.com. Download the pdf file, get it printed and complete it.

All the best in your MUET preparation.

selyusi

muet should be abolished

pakwetizzaqyah

my muet was nothing to be proud of.. ipta like uia does not even look at muet...

arrowtotheknee

Is MUET just a prerequisite for students to fly to the overseas?

Anyone?

rayna_raynes

arrowtotheknee posted on 5-9-2012 04:04 PM
Is MUET just a prerequisite for students to fly to the overseas?

Anyone?

is MUET recognized but overseas uni? i don't think so.

arrowtotheknee

rayna_raynes posted on 10-9-2012 09:18 AM
is MUET recognized but overseas uni? i don't think so.

I was told that our SPM English 1119 isn't recognized by the overseas universities. They only accept the MUET of STPM syllabus, A-Level and the list goes on and on. On a lighter note, I'm actually interested in taking TESL course. But, I heard even someone who gets Band 3 in MUET was accepted in TESL course. I thought one's can only enter this course if you managed to get Band 5 or 6?   

arrowtotheknee

pakwetizzaqyah posted on 24-8-2012 06:34 PM
my muet was nothing to be proud of.. ipta like uia does not even look at muet...

I heard that, either. So, in which IPTA/IPTS are you right now? What did you get for your MUET test?

arrowtotheknee

selyusi posted on 14-8-2012 12:46 AM
muet should be abolished

Instead of MUET, I suppose government ought to abolish the PLKN.

pakwetizzaqyah

arrowtotheknee posted on 10-9-2012 02:37 PM
I heard that, either. So, in which IPTA/IPTS are you right now? What did you get for your MUET tes ...

haiya...secret2 la... cannot tell.. shame la wei...

arrowtotheknee

pakwetizzaqyah posted on 10-9-2012 04:21 PM
haiya...secret2 la... cannot tell.. shame la wei...

Ala, bro segan lah pulak. Segan2 nanti tak dapatlah nak tackle Tiz Jaqyah kang...

jt13

If you want to further your studies in a local university, you have to take MUET. Some local universities, like UIA or IMU prefer IELTS, a british test. So, the candidate would have to take both MUET and IELTS.

If you want to further your studies overseas like UK, Australia or Canada, then IELTS is a pre-requisite. For degree programs, band 6 to 7 is required, depending on your course. For Masters and PHD, generally, band 7 to 8 is required.

Both MUET and IELTS is required to ensure candidates are comfortable reading, writing and speaking in English. Or else how are you going to write your assignments, thesis or understand your lecturer and tutor.

Its for the benefit of the student.

jt13

To answer your question rayna_raynes, MUET is recognised in Malaysia and some Unis in Singapore. If you're going overseas, you have to take IELTS : )

AdamBillionaire

sy exam muet semua ok je. tp kantoi bab group discussion cm gila seyh. aq punya discussion group muet campur budak pandai. meka speaking sebutir pun aq tak faham last2 aq ckp madam, im sorry, i have migrain dh tak de idea. gila nervous last2 aq syukur dpt band 4. walaupun point aq masa discussion group tu agak migrain sikit

jt13

MUET TUITION STARTING DECEMBER 2012
INTENSIVE COURSE FOR MUET FEBRUARY 2013 CANDIDATES

- Preparing for MUET FEB/MARCH 2013?
- Need to score band 3, 4, 5 or 6 for entry into university?
- Need to improve your band score after your first attempt last year?

This is a short intensive course for candidates who need help in their MUET preparation.
Notes and materials provided and prepared specifically for scoring in MUET.
Lessons are exam driven for scoring in MUET.
15 lessons x 2 hours = 30 hours
Lessons will be held in Cheras
Reasonable fees
MUET tutor with 12 years experience
Target date for commencement of class is December 2012, call to register and book a seat.

Please call Ms Tang at 014 639 6212 for more information.

(If you can't reach me when you call, its because i'm in class, please leave me a text and i'll call you back.)   

SchulzCube

Salam sejahtera rakan2 semua...

Ada berita baik buat anda yang baru nak ambil peperiksaan MUET, yang GAGAL dan nak ambil semula, yang TAK PERNAH LULUS, yang nak memperbaiki band yang diperoleh dalam peperiksaan MUET yang lalu. Rakan saya Saudara Shamsul Ariffin telah menerbitkan sebuah panduan untuk lulus dalam peperiksaan MUET.

Jika anda berminat untuk mendapatkan panduan tersebut Sila layari website di bawah ini sekarang...

http://bit.ly/rahsialulusmuet