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Duolingo English Test Prep HubDuolingo English Test: Essential Success Guide 2025The podcast provides a comprehensive guide to the Duolingo English Test (DET), detailing its structure, scoring, and preparation strategies for the 2025 version. It explains that the DET is a one-hour, fully online, computer-adaptive proficiency assessment accepted by over 5,500 institutions globally, serving as an affordable and rapid alternative to IELTS and TOEFL. The podcast outlines the various question types, including new interactive speaking and listening sections, and clarifies the strict home-testing environment and equipment requirements, such as the mandatory secondary camera. Furthermore, the guide contrasts the DET with traditional exams, highlighting its faster results (48 hours...
2025-11-1430 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubCan Templates Be Used in the Duolingo English Test?Welcome back to the DETPractice Podcast, where we help you sharpen your skills for the Duolingo English Test.Today, we’re diving into one of the most common questions students ask: Can I use templates on the test? The short answer is yes—but with an important catch. Templates are meant to be flexible blueprints that guide your thinking, not scripts to memorize. For example, a three‑sentence model can help you organize a photo description, but the words, grammar, and vocabulary must always be your own.Why? Because the DET uses advanced AI detection system...
2025-10-1726 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubDuolingo English Test Discounts and Coupons: How to Slash or Eliminate Your Test FeeWelcome to Duolingo English Test Prep Hub. In today's episode, we're tackling a common concern for many aspiring international students: the cost of standardized tests, specifically the Duolingo English Test, or DET. While the DET has become a popular and convenient option for university applications worldwide, its fee can sometimes feel like a financial burden.But here's the good news: you don't always have to pay full price! We're going to dive deep into how to obtain DET coupons and discounts, making your path to international study more affordable. We'll explore various avenues, from official Duolingo partners...
2025-08-2914 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubDecoding Duolingo Interactive Speaking: Your Shortcut to Conversational MasteryWelcome to the DET Practice Podcast, the authoritative guide to mastering the Duolingo English Test (DET). The podcast is available on Spotify and all major podcast platforms.This episode focuses on one of the most challenging sections of the Duolingo English Test: Duolingo Interactive Speaking. Introduced in July 2025, it replaced the previous Listen and Speak format and places a higher demand on real-time conversational skills.Duolingo Interactive Speaking is a dialogue-based task in which test-takers listen to 6–8 questions and respond immediately after each one. This format assesses quick thinking, na...
2025-08-1916 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubDuolingo English Test July 2025: Key Updates, New Interactive Tasks & GuidesThis podcast details the significant updates to the Duolingo English Test (DET) taking effect on July 1, 2025. These changes are designed to help test-takers showcase their English skills in a more natural and dynamic way, while maintaining the test's fairness, efficiency, and reliability. The broader goals include enhancing the test's authenticity, interactivity, efficiency, and user experience.Here's a breakdown of the key updates:New Question Types IntroducedInteractive Speaking: This is a brand-new task designed to simulate real-life conversational scenarios. Each test will include two sets of these...
2025-06-2538 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubSpot the Real Words: Decoding Duolingo's Read and Select TaskThis episode provides a detailed look at the "Read and Select" section of the Duolingo English Test. It explains that the purpose of this task is to assess test-takers' ability to identify real English words and describes its format as judging within a limited time whether the words appearing on the screen actually exist. The episode also offers various strategies to improve performance in this question type, such as paying attention to letter combinations, roots and affixes, trying to form sentences, and other methods, while reminding test-takers to be aware of common non-word error...
2025-04-1810 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubDuolingo English Test: A Convenient ChoiceThis podcast discusses the Duolingo English Test (DET) as a convenient alternative to traditional English proficiency tests like TOEFL and IELTS. It highlights the various advantages of the DET, including the flexibility of taking the exam online anytime, anywhere, a shorter test duration, faster score reporting, and more affordable test fees. The podcast points out that the DET, through technological innovations such as adaptive testing, enhances test efficiency and user experience, offering a modern and convenient choice for test-takers with needs for studying abroad or career advancement.Brought to you by DET Practice, your one-stop...
2025-04-0814 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubDuolingo English Test Boost: 10 Advanced Vocabulary Words to “Speak About the Photo” of Events and GatheringsImprove your “Speak About the Photo” answers on the Duolingo English Test. Use advanced adjectives to describe events and gatherings accurately. Brought to you by DET Practice, your one-stop Duolingo English Test prep platform.The text version and the DET “Speak About the Photo” sample question in the podcast can be found at: https://www.detpractice.com/det-advanced-vocabulary-speak-about-the-photo-6
2025-03-2011 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubDuolingo English Test Prep Course: Writing SampleWelcome to the Duolingo English Test Prep Hub! In today's episode, we're diving deep into the writing section of the Duolingo English Test, equipping you with the skills and strategies you need to excel and achieve a high score.Are you feeling confused or overwhelmed by the Duolingo English Test writing sample? Do you want to learn how to craft essays that are well-developed, coherent, and demonstrate a wide range of vocabulary and grammatical complexity? If so, this podcast is designed just for you!In this episode, you’ll discover:General Scoring Criteria for DE...
2025-03-1124 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubDuolingo English Test Prep Course: Read Aloud QuestionsWelcome to our Duolingo English Test Prep Hub. This episode provides a comprehensive guide to the “Read Aloud” question type in the Duolingo English Test. It covers the format, frequency, and key aspects to consider when answering these questions. The guide delves into pronunciation techniques, including the International Phonetic Alphabet, IPA, word stress, sentence stress, and various phonetic rules like linking and weak forms. It also offers practical examples and exercises to help test-takers improve their pronunciation and reading skills.
Click here for the text-based version: https://prep.detpractice.com/det-prep-course-read-aloud/
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2025-01-1311 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubDuolingo English Test Prep Course: Read, then Speak & Listen, then SpeakThis comprehensive episode tackles the speaking section of the Duolingo English Test, focusing on ‘Read, Then Speak’ and ‘Listen, Then Speak’ questions. We’ll explore the test format, scoring criteria, and three main question categories: descriptive, argumentative, and comparative. You’ll learn essential strategies, including the versatile opening sentence technique and tailored templates for each question type. We also provide advanced vocabulary tips for high scorers and offer practice questions with sample answers. Whether you’re a beginner or aiming for top marks, this episode will equip you with the tools to excel in your Duolingo English Test speaking tasks.
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2025-01-0313 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubDuolingo English Test Prep Course: Speaking Sample QuestionsHi, welcome to Duolingo English Test Prep Hub. In this comprehensive episode of the Duolingo English Test, we will cover speaking sample question types, response strategies, and essential tips. We provide templates for descriptive, argumentative, comparative, and hypothetical questions, focusing on the subjunctive mood for hypothetical scenarios. We also offer practical advice on preparation, delivery, and grammar, equipping test-takers with the tools to excel in the Duolingo English Test speaking section.
The text-based version, sample questions, and templates mentioned in the podcast can be found at: https://prep.detpractice.com/det-course-speaking-sample/
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2024-12-2314 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubDuolingo English Test Prep Course: Speak About the PhotoThis episode provides a detailed explanation of the problem-solving techniques for the "Describe the Image" task in the Duolingo English Test. It covers three main categories: people, landscapes, and objects, including animals. For each category, the guide offers step-by-step answering strategies, templates, and examples to help candidates improve their test-taking skills and enhance their spoken English proficiency.
The text-based version and more exercises can be found at: https://prep.detpractice.com/det-course-speak-about-the-photo/
Brought to you by DETPractice, your one-stop Duolingo English Test prep platform.
2024-12-1913 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubDuolingo English Test Course: Listen and Type MasteryThe Listen and Type question is a key component of the Duolingo English Test. This question type tests the examinee’s ability to accurately transcribe spoken English sentences, focusing on listening comprehension, spelling, and punctuation. The interface consists of a speaker icon for audio playback and a text box for typing the heard sentence. Each question has a one-minute time limit and allows for up to three audio plays.
The episode provides practical tips for improving performance, such as focusing on content words first, leveraging grammatical knowledge, and enhancing typing speed. It also emphasizes the importance of vo...
2024-12-1317 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubDuolingo English Test Prep Course: Interactive ListeningWelcome to our Duolingo English Test Prep Hub.
This comprehensive episode covers the Interactive Writing section of the Duolingo English Test (DET), focusing on question types, response strategies, and advanced techniques. It provides detailed templates and examples for argumentative, descriptive, and comparative essays, along with vocabulary-enhanced versions to help test-takers achieve higher scores.
A text-based version can be found here: DET Prep Course: Interactive Writing
Brought to you by DETPractice, your one-stop Duolingo English Test preparation platform.
2024-12-0516 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubDuolingo English Test Prep Course: Mastering Fill in the BlanksWelcome to Duolingo English Test Prep Hub, this episode focuses on the Fill in the Blanks question type in the Duolingo English Test. It covers the question format, importance, and various problem-solving techniques to help test-takers improve their performance. The episode provides detailed explanations and example questions to enhance understanding and preparation for this crucial test part.
Text-based version: DET Prep Course: Fill in the Blanks
Brought to you by DETPractice, your one-stop Duolingo English Test Prep Platform.
2024-12-0313 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubDuolingo English Test Prep Course: Read and Select QuestionsThis comprehensive episode focuses on the “Read and Select” question type in the Duolingo English Test. It covers the format, importance of word spelling, tips for answering questions, and strategies for preparation. The post also delves into word formation, roots, affixes, and common error patterns to help test-takers improve their performance.
Text-based version and more exercises can be found at: DET Prep Course: Read and Select Questions
Brought to you by DET Practice, your one-stop Duolingo English Test prep platform.
2024-11-2920 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubDuolingo English Test Prep Course: Interactive ReadingWelcome to the DET Prep Hub podcast, where we break down everything you need to know about acing the Duolingo English Test. Today we're diving deep into one of the most challenging sections of the test: Interactive Reading. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by those tricky reading questions or found yourself running out of time, you're in the right place.
Whether you're aiming for that dream university admission or seeking to prove your English proficiency for work, mastering these six question types could be the game-changer you need. In the next few minutes, I'll walk you through...
2024-11-2812 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubDET Prep Course: Read and CompleteThis comprehensive episode focuses on the “Read and Complete” question type, a crucial component of the Duolingo English Test. It covers the question format, and its importance in assessing comprehension skills, and provides detailed strategies for approaching these questions effectively.
The episode includes expert tips, practice examples, and explanations to help test-takers improve their performance on this challenging task.
The text-based version and the exercises mentioned in this podcast can be found at: Duolingo English Test Prep Course: Read and Complete
Brought to you by DETPractice, your one-stop Duolingo English Test Prep platform.
2024-11-2614 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubFree vs. Premium Duolingo English Practice Test: Which Option Best Fits Your Needs?This episode will delve into the distinctions between the free and premium versions of the Duolingo English Practice Test, evaluating features, benefits, and costs to assist listeners in selecting the most suitable option for their preparation needs.
Text base version here: Free vs. Premium Duolingo English Practice Test: Which Option Best Fits Your Needs?
Brought to you by DET Practice, your one-stop Duolingo English Test Prep Platform.
2024-11-2224 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubDuolingo English Practice Test Guide: The Proven Formula for 130+ SuccessThis comprehensive guide walks test-takers through the Duolingo English Practice Test, providing detailed insights into test structure, scoring, and preparation strategies. The episode presents a proven 5-week formula for achieving scores of 130 and above, complete with section-specific study plans and practical tips.
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to improve your score, this guide offers actionable strategies, common pitfall warnings, and expert advice based on successful test-taker experiences.
The text-based version can be found here: Duolingo English Practice Test Guide
Brought to you by DET Practice, your one-stop platform for Duolingo English Te...
2024-11-2023 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubDuolingo English Test Prep Course: Read Aloud Question TypeThis episode provides a comprehensive guide to the “Read Aloud” question type in the Duolingo English Test. It covers the format, frequency, and key aspects to consider when answering these questions.
The guide delves into pronunciation techniques, including the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), word stress, sentence stress, and various phonetic rules like linking and weak forms. It also offers practical examples and exercises to help test-takers improve their pronunciation and reading skills.
A text-based version and practice questions can be found at:
DET Prep Course: Read Aloud
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2024-11-1930 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubUnlocking DET Interactive Listening with Scenario-Specific VocabularyThis podcast offers a comprehensive guide to help both students and teachers succeed in the interactive listening section of the Duolingo English Test. It highlights the importance of scene-specific vocabulary and provides various strategies and exercises to enhance students' listening comprehension, conversation-building, and summarization skills.
The podcast also covers common academic scenarios, such as classroom discussions, assignment submissions, and seeking help, along with the key vocabulary associated with these contexts. It encourages students to practice these concepts through interactive exercises, role-playing, and summarization techniques.
Ultimately, the podcast emphasizes the crucial role of scene-specific vocabulary in...
2024-11-1517 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubBoost Your DET Vocabulary: 7 Advanced Photo Description TechniquesThis comprehensive episode offers advanced strategies and vocabulary for excelling in the “Speak and Write About the Photo” sections of the Duolingo English Test. It covers seven key areas: color descriptions, nature scenes, urban landscapes, human activity, everyday life, technology and science, and weather and climate. Each section provides advanced vocabulary, examples, and practice exercises to enhance your descriptive skills and test performance.
You can find the questions, vocabulary, and example images mentioned in this episode at the link below:
Boost Your DET Vocabulary: 7 Advanced Photo Description Techniques
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2024-11-1313 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubThe 3-2-1 DET Strategy: 3 Attempts, 2 Months, 1 Killer ScoreThis comprehensive episode, crafted by ESL professionals and DET experts, reveals the insider 3-2-1 strategy to strategically approach the Duolingo English Test. Discover how to leverage test regulations, space your attempts effectively, and focus your study efforts for optimal results in just two months. Includes a real-world example of test planning for ambitious score improvement.
Text-based version: https://prep.detpractice.com/the-3-2-1-det-strategy/
2024-11-0822 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubGet DET Ready: Your Comprehensive Roadmap to Duolingo English Test SuccessThis episode offers a strategic approach to conquering the Duolingo English Test (DET), tailored for ambitious learners aiming to showcase their English proficiency. It delves into the DET’s innovative structure, adaptive scoring system, and its standing among other language assessments. By providing a blueprint for crafting a personalized preparation strategy, this resource empowers test-takers to navigate the challenges of the DET with confidence. From dissecting the test’s unique features to honing critical language skills, this comprehensive roadmap equips you with the insights and techniques needed to elevate your performance and align your DET score with your academic and...
2024-11-0719 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubIs Your Phone Test-Ready? Master DET’s New Secondary Camera Rules with EaseHey there, DET test-takers! We’ve got some important updates for you. The Duolingo English Test (DET) has introduced new regulations regarding the use of a secondary camera during the exam. As your go-to resource for DET preparation, DETPractice is here to break down what this means for you and how to get ready for test day without a hitch.
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2024-11-0411 minDuolingo English Test Prep HubOutsmart the Duolingo English Test Eye-Tracker: Your Secret Weapon for Test Success
Worried about the dreaded “You looked away from the screen for an extended period of time” warning on your Duolingo English Test? This guide reveals expert strategies to outsmart the AI eye-tracker, manage test anxiety, and boost your performance. Learn how to maintain screen focus, master touch typing, and use psychological tricks to stay calm and focused throughout the test. With these insider tips, you’ll be well-equipped to conquer the Duolingo English Test and showcase your true language abilities.
The article mentioned in this episode: https://prep.detpractice.com/det-look-away-from-screen/
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Duolingo English Test Prep HubDuolingo Practice Test: How to Excel with Strategies, Tips, and a Comprehensive Mock ExamThis podcast episode provides effective strategies, tips, and insights on how to excel in the Duolingo English Test (DET) using high-quality practice tests, including an introduction to a comprehensive mock exam to help boost your preparation.
Brought to you by DETPractice.com
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