Hi MUET Candidates, please email to me your
1. Name
2. Mobile Number
3. Target Band
4. University
I'll rely your email with details for the class and reserve a seat for you. Thanks.
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Monday, March 31, 2014
Important note, July 2014 Candidates.
Hi all,
I'll be traveling from April 1st to 5th, so I'll not be contactable.
For those who are interested to join the MUET MADE EASY course, please email to me your details, Name, Contact Number, Target Band.
joline.tang@hotmail.com
And I'll reply your email with details of the course when I'm back in Malaysia.
The course will start on April 19th, Saturday, 1 to 4pm.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
TIPS FOR MUET CANDIDATES
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. Download the pdf file, get it printed and complete it.
All the best in your MUET preparation.
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. Download the pdf file, get it printed and complete it.
All the best in your MUET preparation.
MUET MADE EASY for June / July 2014 MUET Candidates
Hi all,
I'm in the midst of MUET MADE EASY for Feb / March 2014 candidates.
Received a few calls, emails and text messages with regards to MUET MADE EASY for June/July 2014 candidates.
The course will start in April. Classes on Saturday at 1 to 4pm. 10 lessons x 3 hours. Course fee is rm260 x 2 instalments.
For those who are interested, please email to me the following,
joline.tang@hotmail.com
Subject: Registration for MUET MADE EASY April 2014
Name:
Mobile Number:
Target Band:
Course in Uni:
Classes will be held at the school.
Oxburgh Academy, 60-2, Jalan 1, Taman Lensen, Cheras, 56000, KL.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Update- Registration for MUET MADE EASY - Feb/Mar 2014 candidates
Hi all,
I've send out the first email with details of the class, starting in December for Feb/Mar 2014 candidates.
If you have pre-registered for the class but did not receive my email update, please let me know via email - joline.tang@hotmail.com
For those who are still interested to join the class, please email me, so that I can reply your email with details.
Thanks!
Monday, November 4, 2013
MUET MADE EASY 30 hour program Information & Details
Please email me to register for the class.
This is a 30 hour program for February / March 2014 MUET candidates.
Starting in December 2014.
Classes on Saturday 1 to 4pm.
10 lessons x 3 hours = 30 hours
Course fee is RM 260 x 2 instalments
Notes and material provided.
To register for the class, you have to email me the following information, so that I can reply with details and map.
Email to joline.tang@hotmail.com
Subject: MUET MADE EASY - Registration for December Intake
Name:
Mobile Number:
Target Band:
This is a 30 hour program for February / March 2014 MUET candidates.
Starting in December 2014.
Classes on Saturday 1 to 4pm.
10 lessons x 3 hours = 30 hours
Course fee is RM 260 x 2 instalments
Notes and material provided.
To register for the class, you have to email me the following information, so that I can reply with details and map.
Email to joline.tang@hotmail.com
Subject: MUET MADE EASY - Registration for December Intake
Name:
Mobile Number:
Target Band:
Friday, October 4, 2013
Registration for MUET February 2014
Please note closing date for registration - register before 15 November 2013
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