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Duolingo uses a best approach to language learning, with lessons that incorporate translating, interactive exercises, quizzes, and stories to make learning more engaging and fun.

ABOUT THE TEST

The Duolingo English Test is an English test designed for you—convenient, fast, affordable, and trusted around the world. The test is brought to you by Duolingo, the most popular way to learn a language online. Duolingo’s mission is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available.The Duolingo English Test (DET) is a digital-first English proficiency assessment.

The Duolingo English Test is

Convenient

Take the test online from your computer at any time, anywhere in the world.

Fast

Complete the test in under 1 hour and receive your results in 2 days.

Affordable

At a fraction of the price of other tests, you can share your results with an unlimited number of institutions for no additional cost.

Trusted

Accepted by thousands of top institutions around.

How it works

The Duolingo English Test uses the latest technology to make the test accessible, accurate, and secure. The test was developed by language testing experts using artificial intelligence (AI) to offer a modern testing experience built on research.

Accessible

In addition to being available online, on demand, the test is a computer adaptive test. This means that the difficulty of the test questions changes based on each test taker’s performance. You can receive an accurate score in under 1 hour of test taking.

Accurate

Scores are calculated by the grading engine, which is trained to understand language ability the same way that expert human raters do.

Secure

With the help of AI, multiple human proctors detect instances of rule breaking. Results are available in 2 days and include your overall score, subscores, and writing and speaking sample. You can share this with an unlimited number of institutions for no additional cost.

HOW THE TEST IS SET UP
Once you begin the test, you’ll be guided through three different sections.
  1. Introduction and onboarding ~5 minutes
  • Ensure your computer’s camera, speakers, and microphone are functioning properly.
  • Submit your government-issued photo ID.
  • Review the test rules and requirements.
  1. Adaptive test ~45 minutes
  • Measures your English skills through a series of different question types.
  • Difficulty of some questions changes based on your performance.
  1. Writing Sample and Speaking Sample ~10 minutes
  • You will be given a prompt and asked to respond at length.
  • The Speaking Sample allows for a 1–3 minute response, and the Writing Sample allows for a 3–5 minute response.
  • You will be able to review your responses to these samples after the test has concluded. Institutions that receive your results will also receive these samples.

Understand the test questions

GENERAL TIPS

There are some good strategies and habits that apply to all of the question types on the Duolingo English Test. They include test-taking strategies, writing tips, and speaking tips.

Test-taking strategies

  • Use all of the time that you have available to answer a question. You will not receive a better score for answering questions faster.
  • If you can, give longer responses than is required. For example, write more than 50 words or speak longer than 30 seconds. If you are using English effectively, and your response is relevant to the question, a more developed answer could help you achieve a better score.
  • You will not be penalized for mistakes until you click NEXT to submit your answer and move on to the next item, so take the time to make any corrections. You can’t return to a question once you have clicked NEXT.
  • Try not to look at the timer too often, because it can distract you from effectively responding.
  • Leave time at the end of each question to check your response.

Writing tips

  • Use proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization. The Duolingo English Test accepts both American and British spelling. The only exception is the Read and Complete question type, which uses American spelling only.
  • Vary your sentence structure and word choice as much as possible. Using more diverse,sophisticated,vocabulary and grammar can help you achieve a better score.

Speaking tips

  • Speak loudly, clearly, and at an understandable pace.
  • You will not have a chance to re-record your response. So even if you make a mistake, just keep going.
  • Make sure you don’t submit your recording until after you have finished your entire response.
  • Just like with writing, vary your sentence structure and word choice as much as possible.
IF YOU SEE A QUESTION TYPE

YOU DON’T RECOGNIZE

Duolingo is always working on improving the test. This includes researching and developing new question types that you may see on the practice test or certified test. This is a common practice and helps improve the test for everyone. Don’t worry, these questions don’t affect your score or the time available for your responses. Please reach out to our support team with questions.

Before test you must Prepare your environment

HOW TO SET UP YOUR SPACE

One of the advantages of the Duolingo English Test is that you can choose your own testing environment. There are a few general guidelines to help you consider where to take the test.

Comfort

Take the test when and where you feel most comfortable. This doesn’t have to be in your own home, as long as you can ensure privacy.

Quiet

You don’t want any background noise to interfere with your responses or distract you.

Privacy

Make sure no one disturbs you. Tip: put a “do not disturb” note on the door!

Light

The proctors will need to be able to clearly see you throughout the test, so make sure the room is not too dark.

The Needed things

Computer

  • In order to take the Duolingo English Test, you will need a computer with a functioning microphone, speakers, and camera. Your camera should be on the top-center of your monitor or screen.

Valid identification

  • In order to receive certified results, the Duolingo English Test requires a government-issued photo ID. You will need to have your actual, physical ID ready when taking the test. During the setup section of your test, you will need to submit a photo of this ID. You may not use copies and pictures of the ID card or passport. You must be holding up the actual ID. If you have questions about whether your ID will be accepted, go to englishtest.duolingo.com/ids.

Internet connection

  • You will need an internet connection with at least 2 Mbps download speed and 1 Mbps upload speed.

You can type “internet speed test” into most search engines to find a quick and free way to test your speed. If you have a wired ethernet connection available to you, we recommend using it. Because they can be unstable, we do not recommend using a mobile hotspot. You will also need a small amount of storage on your computer to download the Duolingo English Test desktop app.

ABOUT THE DESKTOP APP

All Duolingo English Tests are administered through the Duolingo English Test desktop app. This is a better, more stable experience for test takers compared to taking the test in a browser. The desktop app provides a secure and reliable environment for the duration of the test.

Installing the App

You can download the desktop app quickly and easily at any time after purchasing your test.

You will need:

  • a stable internet connection
  • a small amount of space available (241 MB on Mac, 49 MB on Windows) Check out the “Rules and Requirements Section” of our online FAQ (englishtest.duolingo.com/faq) for step-by-step instructions on how to install the app based on your operating system.

WHY SECURITY MATTERS

Duolingo recognizes that reliable and secure test results are very important to both test takers and institutions.  For that reason, the integrity of the Duolingo English Test is the highest prior it. Since the Duolingo English Test is administered in a unique way, it calls for innovative security protocols. As a result, The Duolingo English Test integrates a series of advanced security measures so that you can be confident

in the results.

HOW YOUR TEST STAYS SECURE

Secure design

The adaptive delivers a unique test to every student. Someone would have to take the test more than 1,000 times to see a question repeated.

Remote proctoring

Human proctors, with the help of AI, examine each test session for more than 75 different behaviors in multiple, independent rounds of review.

AI and data forensics

Millions of data points collected from tests over time train security algorithms to help detect rule breaking and identify patterns of suspicious behavior.

ID verification

A combination of computer vision, AI, and trained proctors verify test takers’ identity.

Test lockdown

The test is canceled if test takers attempt to access external applications or plugins during the test.

Video sample

Accepting institutions can review a short video sample from each test taker’s test session.

TIPS FOR MAKING SURE

YOUR RESULTS ARE CERTIFIED

For most people, the Duolingo English Test is the first high-stakes test they have taken from home, instead of in a test center. This new model of testing comes with different rules that help maintain the integrity of each test session. Unfortunately, some test takers don’t receive their results on the first try—not because they were cheating, but because they unintentionally broke one of the rules.

The good news is that there are some simple things you can do to ensure that your test is certified and you receive your results in 2 days.

Stay focused on your screen

Since you are testing from the comfort of your home, each test is proctored to ensure that you’re not getting help from an outside resource. Looking away from your computer could be an indication of this. It’s natural to want to look up when thinking or trying to find the right words, but try to remember to look at the question as you answer it. You may need to occasionally glance at the keyboard as you type your answers—don’t worry, that’s okay!

Close all programs on your computer

When you’re ready to take the test, your test session should be the only thing running on your computer. Before you start the test, close programs including all browsers (Chrome, Firefox, etc.), telecommunication software (Skype, Discord, etc.), and remote desktop software (Teamviewer, Anydesk, etc.). You should also double check that there aren’t any programs running in the background without you knowing. If in doubt, you can shut down your computer entirely, restart, and only launch the Duolingo English Test desktop application. In addition to passing a security check, this also helps ensure you have a stable test experience!

How You Can Enroll

You’ll have access to the module of your choice for 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks, and customized / crush time durations when you book your Duolingo Test Preparations with us. Here’s what you’ll be able to access:  

  • Fill out the Enrollment Form
  • Pay according to your customize plan.
  • You will receive your LMS login details in your email (that you provided in the Enrollment Form)
  • According to your Plan, you will get a One-on-one credit hour, mock materials LMS timeline.
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