Duolingo English Test: FAQ
Here you can find some highlights of the exam.
Here you can find some highlights of the exam.
✅ What is the Duolingo English Test?
The Duolingo English Test is an English proficiency test that was designed by the team of the famous application for learning languages "Duolingo." Duolingo, Inc. has created another way to assess learners with the help of artificial intelligence. It is a quite new test but has reached its popularity during the COVID time due to its accessibility: anyone can take it online at home. The DET has a bit different approach to measuring test-taker abilities. Instead of testing specific skills in each section like Reading, Writing, Speaking, or Listening, they measure them in a combined way. These sections are: Literacy (it measures your ability to read and write), Comprehension (read and listen), Conversation (listen and speak), and Production (write and speak).
✅ What are the types of questions and their frequencies?
Here is a brief explanation of what can wait for you inside the test
QUESTION TYPES | FREQUENCY |
|---|---|
Read and Complete Read and Select Listen and Select Listen and Type Read Aloud | 4-6 times each |
Write About the Photo | 3 |
Speak About the Photo | 1 |
Read, Then Write | 1 |
Read, Then Speak | 1 |
Listen, Then Speak | 2 |
Writing Sample | 1 |
Speaking Sample | 1 |
✅ What is the maximum score can I get?
The maximum score is 160.
In each section, you can get 160. So the final score is calculated as an average of each.
✅ What is the Test Format?
The test is a computer adaptive one. So they do not have a specific order of questions. They can get in different orders for the Adaptive part, but the last section Speaking and Writing Samples are always in the end.
✅ How is the test administrated?
DET can be taken at home at any time you like.
✅ How long does it take to take the test?
DET lasts just for 60 minutes.
5 minutes - Boarding (Checking if your camera and mic work, checking your ID, etc.)
45 minutes - Adaptive test (it measures your English by different question types. They come randomly).
10 minutes - The Speaking & Writing Samples (Speaking lasts 1–3 minute, just enough time to provide your response, and the Writing Sample lasts for 3–5)
✅ Can I take notes during the exam?
No, you cannot. If you do so, your results might not be certified and you might be banned from taking another test
✅ How much is DET?
It is $49 without a tax. With a tax of around $10, it will be around $60. However, the company provides an option with discounts if you buy a few tests, for example.
✅ How long my score is valid?
Your score is valid for 2 years. Then it expires and you cannot present them anymore.
✅ Does my university/college accept DET?
You should ask directly or find this out on the website of your university. In fact, more than 1,400 schools around the world do accept, and even some organizations.
✅ How long does it to prepare for DET?
It depends on your English level. To get a high score, students usually spend around 3-6 months. However, if you do not have time and you are determined, then you can prepare in a limited period too! You can just understand the structure of the exam and get ready to take it!
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