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MUET My Way Part 1 - Listening

CEFR-Aligned Notes

1 As candidates must have known by now, Malaysia’s English Language
Education System has been aligned to the Common European
Framework of Reference or widely known with its acronym CEFR
since 2017. This is in part due to the aim to set our English Language
curriculum, teaching materials and assessments according to
international standards.
2 Since 2021, MUET has been aligned to CEFR and this has given it
an international standing. As this is the MUET CEFR-aligned paper,
candidates must also know and have some knowledge of what the
CEFR level entails. LISTENING
3 For tertiary level, to be able to communicate rather effectively,
candidates should be above B1 level. Levels of difficulties range from
A2 to C1 in the MUET Listening Test. This means words used are
ranging from basic to proficient levels.

Descriptors for Listening Skills as According to
CEFR Scale

Skill Listening

I have no difficulty in understanding any kind of spoken language, whether live or broadcast, even
C2
when delivered at fast native speed, provided I have some time to get familiar with the accent.

I can understand extended speech even when it is not clearly structured and when relationships
C1 are only implied and not signalled explicitly. I can understand television programmes and films
without too much effort.

I can understand extended speech even when it is not clearly structured and when relationships
B2
are only implied and not signalled explicitly.
I can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly
encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. I can understand the main point of many radio or TV
B1
programmes on current affairs or topics or personal or professional interest when the delivery is
relatively slow and clear.

I can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate
A2 personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area,
employment). I can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.

I can recognise familiar words and very basic phrases concerning myself, my family and immediate
A1
concrete surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly.

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