Maximizing Your Score on the Duolingo English Test
An Informative Session on DET, mostly discussing
how to prepare and score the highest possible.
Representmers:
Nadeem Qarizada
Temor Rahimzad
INTRODUCTION
ABOUT THE TEST:
The Duolingo English Test (DET) is a flexible online exam that
measures reading, writing, speaking, and listeningskills. It can be
taken from anywhere and anytimewith internet access, offering a
convenient alternative to traditional language tests. The Duolingo
English Test price or fee is $59 with recognition from over 5000
institutions and universitiesworldwide.
PRODUCTION: Writing & Speaking
LITERACY: Reading & Writing
CONVERSATION: Listening & Speaking
COMPREHENSION: Listening & Reading
Question Types
In Duolingo English test
more or fewer real words.
English words.
speaker icon.
comparing it to what you wrote.
button.
Word choose.
as a way to double check your responses.
• Pay attention to the relationship between the speaker. How would two
students talk each other? How would a teacher and students have
conversation?
Don’t worry if you don’t choose the best response the test will let you
•
know so that you can still get the next one correct. Pay attention to
the correct answer in order to follow the conversation.
• Try to remember the main ideas of the conversation for the summary
that follows.
• Don’t worry if you didn’t choose best answer in the previous sections.
Focus on summarizing the conversation.
• Write a complete paragraph instead of separate bullet points.
• You don’t have very much time to write, so start with the facts about
the conversation. Who was speaking? What was the conversations
about? What was the outcome?
•Use all the time to summarize the task in as much detail as possible.
If you have time, check the spelling and grammar of your response.
• Use your mouse to scroll back trough your response if you need
to check it for spelling and grammar.
• Try to go beyond simple labeling and describe the image in
detail.
• The directions ask for one complete sentence, but try to write
more than one, as a longer response can help demonstrate
more of your skills.
• Use all of the time you have to make sure your responses
are the best they can be.
•Write as much as your can, as long as you are using English
effectively and it is relevant to the topic.
• Use writing best practices to help you develop your
responses.
Scoring Criteria
Answers to Interactive Writing are graded using the following criteria:
1.Grammar:How accurate and complex the grammar is.
2.Vocabulary:How wide a range of vocabulary you used, how often you
repeated yourself and how natural your collocations were.
3.Task relevance (content):How well you answered the question and
stayed on topic.
4.Fluency (coherence):How clear and well-structured your answer is &
how much you are able to write.
Preparation for the DET
Essential Tips
Familiarize with question types
Focus on your weaknesses
Develop strong typing skills
Practice speaking naturally
Resources on Preparing for
the Duolingo English Test
Duolingo Practice Test: englishtest.duolingo.com/practice
10 Fingers Typing: https://10fastfingers.com/typing-test/english
Teacher Luke YouTube Channel: youtube.com/user/LukeM
Longman Academic Books:
Arno English: arnoenglish.com
Tips for the Test Day
Check Technical Requirements Early
Set Up a Distraction-Free Environment
Stay Calm and Focus on One Question at a Time
Utilize the Full Time for Speaking and Writing Questions
Manage Time Effectively Across Sections
Any Question
Feel free to ask
Thank You for Your Participation
