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. Download the pdf file, get it
printed and complete it.
All the best in your MUET preparation.
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