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The Michigan English Test (MET) Speaking and Writing sections are made of distinct tasks. These guides cover what each task asks you to do, how it is assessed, where candidates lose marks, and how to practise it.
Speaking
MET Speaking Task 1, describe a picture: a timed route through the scene
MET Speaking Task 1 shows you a picture and gives you 60 seconds to describe it in detail. How it is rated, a timed route through the scene, a worked example, common mistakes and practice scenes.
MET Speaking Task 2, talk about a personal experience: how to fill 60 seconds
MET Speaking Task 2 asks you to talk about a personal experience for 60 seconds. How it is rated, a timed story frame, the tense traps, a worked example and real practice prompts.
MET Speaking Task 3, express a personal opinion: reasons, examples and the other side
MET Speaking Task 3 asks for your opinion on a topic with two sides, in 60 seconds. How it is rated, a timed structure that covers both sides, a worked example and real practice prompts.
MET Speaking Task 4, advantages and disadvantages: balancing 90 seconds
MET Speaking Task 4 describes a situation and asks for its advantages and disadvantages in 90 seconds. How it is rated, a balanced timed structure, a worked example and real practice scenarios.
MET Speaking Task 5, explain and justify an opinion to a person of authority
MET Speaking Task 5 asks you to convince a named person, usually someone in authority, in 90 seconds. How it is rated, a persuasive structure, a worked example and real practice scenarios.
Writing
MET Writing Task 1, short responses to three questions: what to write and how long
MET Writing Task 1 asks three related questions about your experiences, habits or preferences. How it is rated, a recipe for each answer, a before-and-after example and real practice sets.
MET Writing Task 2, the multiparagraph essay: structure, length and a timed plan
MET Writing Task 2 asks for a multiparagraph essay with reasons and examples. What the 250-word guide means, how it is rated, a paragraph plan, a worked essay and real practice prompts.
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