it is compulsory for those who want to take degree right??

Not quite true. it's compulsory for those who want to take degree IN MALAYSIA ONLY.

can someone tell me what is the difference between A-Level and MUET?

This post has been edited by fuhrer_69: Feb 22 2012, 02:59 PM

A-level wass a pre-u course while MUET was just a english qualification,no similarity at all!!!

Damn i lost my muet cert then i download the form to request for a re-issue and it require to fill in the code given when taking muet ....how the hell i can remember the code since my cert already gone

This post has been edited by cofin: Feb 24 2012, 01:25 AM

Actually it's quite of a hassle to get the MUET cert re-issued. I am actually searching for mine somewhere within my room. I sure hope I didn't throw it away by mistake.

about the speaking test,shudnt it be fair if it is all done in 1day, hv the same Q? coz some of the Q is kinda quite different from other days

I think it's pretty fair for what it is now. It helps the students think critically with their general knowledge.

If everyone has the same question, I am sure they will start cheating. You know nowadays with the available technology

For what it's worth, I got a Band 6.

I feel that many who don't do optimally on the paper fail because they underestimate the test; this is common especially among those who speak English daily. The paper is not "hard" in the sense that you have to know Shakespeare or use fantastic vocabulary, however you must write in an organized and clear pattern, be good at understanding what you read and not make silly grammar mistakes.

All this can be done by familiarizing oneself with the test paper beforehand and paying close attention on the test.

For the writing portion, don't go for anything fancy. Write a "standard" article and be sure to make no mistakes. The presentation should be well organized (3 paragraphs, summary at the end).

Then for listening, I would suggest watching more English movies to practice.

For comprehension, you need to be good at verbal logic, just do more exercises and you will get the hang of it.

The oral component is where many good English speakers get caught up due to nervousness or unfamiliarity with the format. It's not difficult at all, you just need to present your point clearly when it is your turn and that's that. When I was doing it I told my three teammates to follow my direction, then I would use hand signals to indicate who's turn it was to speak. All of us did well except this girl who contracted stage fright. In the final analysis, staying calm is the most important factor.

Just remember, you don't need flowery phrases or a vast vocubulary to do well in MUET, just be prepared and stay calm.

It's not easy to score a band 6.

But the requirement varies in different courses. Normally u'll need at least band 3, but for some courses lik medicine u'll need at least a band 4.

If u're searching for a higher system, then maybe u can go for IELTS and other tests offered by overseas instead of taking MUET.

haha me only score band 3 the test is hard as FUUUU