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Introduction of Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

The Malaysian University English Test (MUET) is an English proficiency exam required for university admission in Malaysia. The exam tests listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. MUET is compulsory for students pursuing first degrees from local public universities. It is administered three times per year with registration open to all students. Candidates are advised to practice past exams, read academic materials, and focus on vocabulary to perform well in MUET. Preparation is important as MUET results determine university program acceptance and graduation.

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Introduction of Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

The Malaysian University English Test (MUET) is an English proficiency exam required for university admission in Malaysia. The exam tests listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. MUET is compulsory for students pursuing first degrees from local public universities. It is administered three times per year with registration open to all students. Candidates are advised to practice past exams, read academic materials, and focus on vocabulary to perform well in MUET. Preparation is important as MUET results determine university program acceptance and graduation.

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MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY

ENGLISH TEST (MUET)


• What is MUET?
• Who should take MUET?
• When is the MUET test?
• Where to take MUET?
• Why taking MUET?
• How to perform well in
MUET?
WHAT IS MUET?
Malaysian University English Test (MUET) is a test of
English language proficiency, largely for university
admissions.

The test is set and run by the Malaysian Examinations


Council (which also runs the STPM examination).

MUET is largely recognised only in Malaysia and Singapore.


However, a small number of universities outside Malaysia
and Singapore do recognise MUET.

There are four components in MUET: 


Listening(800/1)-(45 marks)
Speaking(800/2)-(45 marks)
Reading(800/3)-(120 marks)
Writing(800/4)-(90 marks)
SCORES & GRADES
Band 6-(Aggregated score:260-300)
Highly expressive, fluent, accurate and appropriate
language: hardly any inaccuracies. Very good
understanding of language and contexts.
Band 5-(Aggregated score:220-259)
Expressive, fluent, accurate and appropriate language but
with minor inaccuracies. Good understanding of language
and contexts.
Band 4-(Aggregated score:180-219)
Satisfactory expressive and fluent, appropriate language
but with occasional inaccuracies. Satisfactory
understanding of language and contexts.
Band 3-(Aggregated score:140-179)
Modestly expressive and fluent, appropriate language but
with noticeable inaccuracies. Modest understanding of
language and contexts.
Band 2-(Aggregated score:101-139)
Lacks expressiveness, fluency and appropriacy: inaccurate
use of the language resulting in breakdown in
communication. Limited understanding of language and
contexts.
WHO SHOULD TAKE MUET?
MUET is compulsory for all STPM and matriculation
students, as well as diploma and pre-university
students who wish to pursue a first degree program
in local universities. There is no entry requirement
for MUET. For STPM and matriculation candidates,
MUET will automatically be a required subject for all
students to take, but it will not be shown in your
result slip. There will be a separate result slip for
MUET.
WHEN IS THE MUET TEST?
The test is run thrice annually, in February, July and
November starting from 2012.

For candidates of Matriculation Year 2015/16. The date of the


speaking test will be on 7th – 15th of September while the
reading, listening and writing test will be on 7th of November
2015.
WHERE TO TAKE MUET?
National secondary schools (Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan)
that offer Form 6, matriculation colleges, certain universities,
as well as certain private and semi-private colleges
WHY TAKING MUET?
Most candidates who sit for MUET do so to apply for
admissions in public and private universities and colleges.
MUET is a prerequisite in applying for admissions into all
public universities and colleges in Malaysia. MUET is also
accepted for admissions into most universities in Singapore.

For instance, most courses in the Malaysian universities set


the minimal requirement of a Band 3 in MUET, while students
who want to graduate Medicine or Law would be required to
obtain a Band 5. MUET is also compulsory for graduating from
a local university. So, candidates are advised to take the
MUET as soon as possible to avoid delays in their graduation.
HOW TO PERFORM WELL IN
MUET?
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.

Tip #2
Prepare a plan of action
You need to decide and draw up a timeline or schedule. Its June now
and MUET is in November, ask yourself, how much time would you
have to allocate to MUET preparation for the next 4 months or 28
weeks? 3 times a week, 2 hours a day? Self-study? Form a study
group? Join a class? I would suggest all three.
HOW TO PERFORM WELL IN
Tip #3
MUET?
Practice
Yes, its just that simple. However, easier said than done. You need to manage
you time and motivation level. After attending sessions with your MUET tutor
and study group, you may 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.

Practice Writing. You need to practice expressing your thoughts, views,


opinion, ideas in writing on paper, in the most coherent manner and with
suitable vocabulary. 
HOW TO PERFORM WELL IN
MUET?
Tip #4
Read
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
Get a good academic workbook and work on it. Academic vocabulary
which is required for MUET is different from normal everyday English.
MUET SPEAKING TEST
Sample Question:
Task A – Individual presentation
A person's character is often Given the situation, you now have:
influenced by other people · 2 minutes to prepare your responses
around him/her. Who has the · 2 minutes to present
greatest influence on a Task B – Group discussion
person's character? Discuss You are given:
which of the following has the · 2 minutes to prepare your points to
greatest influence on a either support or oppose the other
person's character: candidates’ views
· Decide on which of the 4 points you
Candidate A : Parents
think is the best (Note: it is perfectly
Candidate B : Teachers
Candidate C : Friends fine to agree with another candidate’s
Candidate D : Famous points just as long as you explain “why”
Personalities and “how it is the best point”)
Example: “I think that parents play a big
part in influencing their child’s
character, but after listening to
Candidate D I would have to agree that
famous personalities have more
influence in a person’s character. The
reason is because (add on one point to
Candidate D’s answers).”
REFERENCES
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malaysian_University_English_Test

http://www.thestar.com.my/Opinion/Letters/2014/11/13/Make-MUET-a-
fundamental-requirement/

http://www.hotcourses.com.my/study-in-malaysia/subject-
guides/things-you-should-know-about-muet/

http://education.malaysia-students.com/2015/01/muet-2015-calendar-
muet-2015-test-dates.html

http://www.hotcourses.com.my/study-in-malaysia/subject-guides/a-
few-tips-on-the-muet-speaking-test/

http://muettuition.blogspot.com/2014/02/tips-for-muet-
candidates.html

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