Hi all, okay, so I got a score of 125 on DET, my first time taking it, and I believe I can share some valuable tips that helped me (these are not official tips, just some strategies that helped me). - I think the key for this exam is to be as relaxed as possible. Try to take the practice exam multiple times, even if the questions start getting repetitive. It is the best way to get yourself familiar with the test format. - I would suggest going on Google and selecting a random picture and then set your timer for about 2 minutes and start describing the picture. - Also, for the section with given random prompts, I suggest googling random themes to talk about, setting your timer and talking about the prompt/question for about two-three minutes. Or if you need to write a mini essay on some question, then set your timer for about 4 minutes and start typing immediately. This way you will become more comfortable on the actual exam, trust me.. Anyways, they were helpful to me, and hopefully they might help someone else! feel free to comment
*Top tips below* that I have collected to help all of you guys: [Edit 1: You can ask me whatever you want in the replies, today I received my scores :)! ] 1) *Type the statement that you hear* : The accents that you hear are American, if you’re not familiar with this accent then start watching American TV and film or listening to an American podcast. 2) *Record yourself saying a given statement* : Record yourself saying short sentences and listening back to them to see if you can improve your pronunciation. You can check online for the specific pronunciation of words you are practicing to make sure they are correct. 3) *Speak the English word for each image* : *DO NOT* say "This is a... " but prefer to say only the word e.g. "Penguin". This section is asking you for the word, not for your speaking capabilities. And, record yourself saying short sentences and listening back to them to see if you can improve your pronunciation. You can check online for the specific pronunciation of words you are practicing to make sure they are correct. 4) *Write 1 sentence about the given image* : The more you are able to write in the short amount of time given, the higher mark you would receive. 5) *Prepare to speak for a given picture for 3 minutes* : *First* , try to talk generally on what you see e.g. "In this picture I can see a lady on a bench". *Second* , be more specific, using the "on the right/ on the left/ at the bottom" e.g. "Next to her, on the right, I can see... " *Third* , try to guess e.g. "I can see a restaurant behind her, so probably she is waiting for her date" *Final* , you can talk about your emotions that have been created by the picture e.g. "This picture makes me feel peaceful because... " I hope I helped you all. Good luck!!
@@EugeniuCeban85 Well it depends. You need to have a structure like "The given statement discusses..." or "It is said that...". You should include words like "in my opinion", "in addition", "however" etc..
I practiced 3 times, and i got around 110-150 in almost every test. I took the actual test 3 days ago and I got my results today. My score is 140/160. Just go for it. Main tips: - Never submit anything, always go over everything - Try to be as quick as you can so you have time to review - what you say doesn’t really matter as long as you are staying relevant to the topic (content), but how you say it does matter (how you express yourself and formulate sentences) -If you’re not sure of a certain word don’t try to guess it, only pick the ones you know are real 100%
Yepper pepper yeah i think on the website it says that you get it in 5 days because of the pandemic, not AFTER 5 days. So you’ll get it in min. 2 days and max. 5 days
I did the Duolingo English test recently and got a score of 135. Prior to taking the test, I practiced three times on the practice tests, scoring 115-135, 115-130 and 120-130. This is just to say that the scoring estimate of the practice test might end up being somewhat off from your actual test score - in this case to my favour, but it could probably also overestimate your score. Beyond taking the practice tests, I prepared myself for the test by watching English-speaking movies and reading English novels. I would practice pronouncing words and also write down small analyses of the stories. In total I prepared for ~1 week.
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Great video! Super helpful. I did the practice test once and had an estimated score of 130-145. I took the actual test 5 days ago and just received my results: 135. Very happy. I'm sure this video helped my a lot to obtain this score!
@@youngdu33de I'd say mediocre. Writing was okay but at first I thought I said a lot of weird stuff when I had to talk for 3 minutes straight about one subject haha.
Hey I took test twice but every time they send me email of test could not be certified because you looked away from the screen. But I was only on screen,camera and keyboard, Please help me
Duolingo English Test is the way to go. It allows equal opportunity for all to enter college. It is diverse and allows you to think wide. It is a great test to be done. Thank you, Duolingo I am happy to be a part of what you offer. Happy 5th birthday. Michelle J. Stephens
The predicted scores are highly accurate. My predicted ranges were 130-145 and 135-145 whenever I gave the test. In the actual test, I got 135. This video is very much helpful and I've received my results today(5 days after I gave the actual test) due to the spike in the number of people taking the test.
Thank you very much, it is actually the best test due to COVID-19... I am going to take this test instead of IELTS, because all centers are closed. So very informative. Good Luck
This was super helpful, this was my first video I watched on this topic, probably also my last one. This is all I needed. Great video, super informative and to the point, just couldn't be any better. Thanks. Good luck.
Thank you for the video! I've used it to help my students prepare for this test. Although I have a lot of experience with IELTS, TOEFL, FCE, CAE etc. I am pretty exited to learn about this innovative testing method. It is not as academic as the other tests and there is no need to write an essay, describe a graph or write a report but it still requires you to be good at organizing your speech, developing your arguments, thinking on your feet...
I took the test on 20/4 and got the results on 23/4. I managed to score 135(ielts academic 8 equivalent). The duration is 60 mins. There is no negative marks. I thought I did pretty ok and was scared that I would score less than 120(my college wanted me to score more than 125+ for admission). I felt like I messed up the speaking part. D.E.T doesn't give you breakdown of score. So, there is no real way of knowing which part you did well. I did take 5 to 6 practice test before the actual test. None of the questions from practice test made it to the actual test.
Hi, please how long did it take for your questions to load? I tried the test today and for about 45 minutes, the tests questions did not load. I had to log out.
@@faithgbadamosi8067 the loading time was normal. Like 5 to 10 secs. Although my screen got stuck in loading page for 2 mins and I had no clue what to do. This was during the middle of the exam. Finally I got the next question page after 2 mins.
@@QQQuirky mine didn't load after 30 minutes on different occasions. I have sent a mail to the duolingo team. I guess they are having network glitch due to the high demand for their test
This is the first time I see a video about the test and as always, time and spontaneous problems presented during the examination could be your biggest challenge.
Hey guys, I took the test two weeks ago and my score was 115. When I did the practical test (many and many times) my range was about 105-140. I'm open to answear any question about the real test, it's not that hard, it's just quick. Also, this video was very helpful..thanks a lot :)
If someone is not as fluent in speaking as of in writing, Needed your suggestion how can it be improved or is it even necessary to be very fluent in speaking.
i hate that everytime im doing a practice test my family interrupts me even tho i previously tell them i am gonna be busy in a test for at least 30 min. istg if they interrupt me in the real one i’m gonna cry my eyes out.
Thank you very much for helping out with preparation! This video is very useful! I'm jealous that English is not my native language, but people like you make it possible to learn this beautifull and comparatively difficult language!
I have to take this test because my TOEFL test got rescheduled for July 10th!! The application deadlines for unis will be over by then... thank you for the video!!
bhagyashri desai I commented again 2 days ago, just scroll down and you should find it. I shared my score and some tips in the replies to that comment :)
Thanks for this video!! Really helpful in this pandemic time of covid that I can't take any TOEFL test but gladly the US school I'm applying tells me to take the duolingo test for substitute. Will come back after I get my result and good luck to everyone as well as myself :))
Ok I'm back so the actual test is actually really challenging due to time pressure, but this system ensures that whether a person has enough ability or not towards English
When I took practice test I get 110~140 this score range and then in Acura test my result just arrived which was 120. So I suggest take much practice test as possible so you get used to the time pressure then you'll be able to get the score within the range
@@danielfernandez6016 its actually useless to "study" because rather than knowledge it actually just test your foundations. Basically following the video will get you like 100 above , things like writing or whatsoever open enDed question, have it simple first, then try to expand little by little
@@MegaFW thank you so much! Then just doing the practice test or some other exercise can help? And the topics are usually very difficult to talk about? Thank you so much in advance
Thanks a lot for the thorough and beneficial video. I'm trying to do the test next week and now have more confidence after watching your video. I also should say, I'm really proud of the young generation of my country. Good job man, Damet garm :)
Many thanks for the video. It’s the second video I watch about Duolingo exam. Yours is Super valuable. I especially liked the part when you showed common types of questions with the exam. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Makes the structure clearer and understandable.
Thank you for the video. It was really helpful. I scored 130/160 in the actual test.The university requirement was 110/160, so I am very happy with the results. 🥂
Great job. I have started training a student to take the Duolingo test this year, and I was kind of in the dark until I watched this video. Really good.
Just got my tests scores and got 150 on my first attempt. What I have to say is that there is really no "tips and tricks" to raise your score. This test will actually reflect your english level. One thing though that you can do is practice the Production questions with random themes only to make you comfortable on test day. Other than that, I agree with the guy on the video about speaking and writing as much as time allows.
here you go guys, just don't complicate things and use proper language, don't try to inspire the robot who is grading your test :). mail: Thank you for contacting Duolingo English Test Support. Statistical machine learning algorithms are used to score the Duolingo English Test based on the content of your responses. Time taken per question does not affect your score. You will not be penalized more for entering an incorrect response to a question rather than skipping the question. For c-test questions, you will receive the same score for a blank or an incorrect response. For listen/transcription questions, you will be penalized more for omitting a word than mistyping the word.
Amazing video! Very well explained especially about how to use the time on the actual test. Thank you very much for all the small details you've mentioned!
I gave the test.. thought my score would be around 110-120 cause I am not that good in English and also I messed up dictation and fill in blanks. I know nothing of grammar or anything just used to watch lots of movies. . But I got 140/160 . I am more surprised than anything. I thought the max I would be able to get was 120. So, practice and just go for it.
Y’all the actual test is soooo much harder than the practice test damn edit: please read the replies before asking questions!!! edit: templates and more advice in the replies
@@mirzatodorovac6236 Some of the questions were sooo weird.. I had to talk about the safety regulations for construction workers for example xD Also the photos were you have to name the object get a little more abstract. I'd say it's about 30% harder and I always got 125-160 points in the practice test.
@@TheMissZuckie thank you for this short update... one more question, section with words? Was it hard? I'm in similar situation like you, because I was ready to take TOEFL, but with all this situation there is now way to pull that on time..
@Mirza Todorovac ehh, the first two were pretty easy however the last two were a little tricky. I'd say they are about the same difficulty level as the slightly more difficult ones you get in the practice tests. Just enter as many words as you know and If you don't know a word just leave it blank. Like the dude said, if the questions get harder you are doing well. Also, it seems like they don't really care about WHAT you say during the speaking parts only HOW you say it. (I got 140/160, that's 118/120= on the TOEFL scale, and I thought I did super bad because the things I said during the speaking part were ... not so.. inspiring) So I suggest you make yourself a little template you can memorize. For example, when they ask for your opinion, you could say, "The statement discusses (insert general topic of the statement). In my opinion (this or that) is better and there are several reasons why I think so. The first one is ...... In addition...... Lastly..." That also works for the writing parts. You don't have to use fancy words; it's more important that you get your point across clearly. It's also okay if you don't know a term for an object. For example, they showed me an eggplant, and I forgot the word for it, so I just said "vegetable". I also forgot the name for "button-down shirt" so I said "clothing". If you don't know the word, just use a general description.
My result is out and I scored 130 overall and came here just to thank you for the support. on usual scale in practice tests i used to get in between 110-140... just calm yourself and do more mocks from duolingo practice test. itll be fine.
@@bouchraben7651 you can take test as many times as you need if you did not get required score. Only limitation is that you can only take exam twice during 30day period.... Everytime you take the test, you should pay the fee.... Kudos; prepare well dear!
@@vvb1414 could you please tell me about your experience. The test, was it difficult compared to the sample test? And what type of qsts did you in the speaking and writing part? I will be so grateful to you if you could answer my questions. Thanks in advance
@@bouchraben7651 The difficulty level of questions is easy. What makes it look difficult is the unexpected questions.just after you r done with one type of question, you r followed by different question. As said in this video questions are mixed. More practice = easy examday. Writing is almost the same in comparison to practice from duolingo test. You will see images that you normally see in daily life. Only thing required is spontaneously answering ability. In writing section, fill in the letters, I was stunned at first glance but slowly within the time, when I analysed and re-read the sentences quickly, answers strike my mind thenitself. Speaking is also easy, no worries at all. Just try to maintain the flow and coherence. Test is quite easy if you undergo 1 hour practice everyday till you take the actual exam. One more tip if you wish to take. Actual exam consists of lots of questions and seem to be longer than usual. Be patient and answer all qns that come on your way. Prepare well. Hope you get140+.....
I am in the process of applying for residency in the UK, and my Englidh proficiency is required. I believe that taking a Duolingo test is the way to go
I was blocked five or six months ago and they said it's not your voice, even though I filmed myself and sent it to them, my problem has not been solved yet. Duolingo mistakenly blocked people.
I attempted the test twice and it was interrupted both times telling that the supervisor found problem with my test. Please please also tell the students the technical settings of the browser as well. They later told me that there should be no popups or extensions. I don't remember they told it before the test or any other person told that.I dont know how to make sure that the settings are correct. pLEASE gUIDE
Hi thanks for the recommendations! I just took the duolingo test and it was way more difficult than the practice test so be prepared. My Ielts score is 6.5 and I hope to get 120 in duolingo so wish me luck
@white knight im not sure about the due dates to submit the duolingo test, but some universities are still accept Duolingo as an English Proficiency Test, you can view those information on the university’s website
Hey bro, if I buy a second English test the score of the first one will stay there? So i can send the best score test, or the first one delete when I buy the second one?
I did the exam 8 times and every time they didn't certify it and said "you looked away" it is very difficult to type without moving head or even during exam I may move my head while I am focusing on the exam
دمت گرم بابت توضیحات خیلی عالی که دادی. من امروز تصمیم داشتم تست بدم ولی با توضیحاتی که شما دادی دوباره چند تا تست آزمایشی دیگه انجام میدم. به نوبه خودم از محتوای عالی که تهیه کردی تشکر میکنم و موفق باشی
Today, I can not describe how delightful moments I have, because I got my duolingo results that is 125. Now I can apply to the university where I want to move.
This video is trully useful! I took duolingo test 3 days ago. Today, I got an email that says the test I took can not be certified because they can't verify the security of my test environment. I took the test alone in my room that is bright and quiet. I checked all the rules before taking the test and followed them. What did I do wrong? How can I satisfy the security of the test environment?? I really don't know what to do now and I'm really upset... Please help me! thank you!
Do you get the option to select which test you want to send the university like if you taken the test twice and first one was ok but you scored more in the second one so can you choose which test should be sent?
haii I'm Damia Adriana and a student of MARA Junior Science College Tun Dr. Ismail . Thanks for making this video it has a lot of information that I need hehehe macheh .
@@ziyad0iv اخوي كيف الاختبار صعب ولا سهل انا جبت في الايلتس ٥.٥ بدون استعداد وابغى اجيب ١١٥ عشان اقدم على الجامعة لانه الحد الادنى ١١٥ هل اقدر اجيبها واذا في اختبار تجريبي ارسل الرابط وشكراً
Hi, and thank you for all those valuable information. My question is: if the score that we took at mock exams which in Duolingo English website is reflected what we will get at the real exam?
Amazing informative video 😍 I suggest you to make more videos about duolingo because of here only one channel which is giving information regarding this exam so you will be rock 😍
Awesome video! You help me really for preparing this mini exam. Do you have any other advice to prepare myself for the real test, except to try always the free 15 minute test?
I have evidenced the fatuous failure of the formal Duolingo test. Duolingo accelerates the processes to the maximum so that users deliver quickly, 21 days is not enough, especially when you have two already purchased. I took the exam 7 times and was denied 7 times. The policies are not clear, they do not assume their mistakes and also, they do not return the money. It is sad to see how many institutions have supported them and they do what they want with the user. A lack of respect for the virtual consumer.
Hi! Is this part of "speak" or "write as much as you can" for real? because since I've been trying to make it at the practice test, my score have been lowest... thank you very much!
That was a really useful video... Thanks. As I saw in your video you've gain 135 in duolingo, may I ask: 1- what was your estimated score in the test before the real test? 2- And being so fluent, I expected you something like 150 or 160, is that so hard in real test?
@@ezapplyinternational7017 Thanks for your answer. I want 125 and the other day I achieved 105-150 in practice test... I hope I can achieve it... Wish me luck!!! :)
@@ezapplyinternational7017 I just finished the practice test my score was 115-130, do you think that I can get at least 125 in the actual test? Plus, is there anyway i can communicate with you and ask you more questions about the actual test? How many times should i practice before signing up for the actual test? Thank you and really appreciate your time and patience. Best, Tim
Thank you so much for this useful video! Today I passed my Duolingo test. In one of the picture there were three towels. Could you please tell me what would be better for ONE WORD DESCRIPTION: towels or towel?
really amazing and very helpful video. I just want to ask that how to improve writing whether it is for picture or any sentence given in a good and proper way to score more? i got confuse at them. And other thing is that while practicing sample test i got 105/150 is it good cause im wondering if the exam also as same as sample test? plz guide
Thankyou so much for this video ! I'm preparing myself to do this test but I'm insecure because English isn't my mother's tongue. Could you give me some types about writing ? For me is the worst part, and the anxiety doesn't help rs
You could think about a typical way of starting, something like "while others may not I agree, I believe that ..." Perhaps having a ready made idea for how you could start could help you with the anxiety of looking at the blank box and thinking about how to start. Also, Try to remember that for any statement you make you could add 2 reasons why you believe that. Firstly..., Secondly... this will help you structure your writing and develop your argument. What do you think?
@@ezapplyinternational7017 Hello I've applied for an Italian university, and Italian embassy requires IELTS certificate, so can I give Duolingo test instead of IELTS... Will the embassy accept it?
@@AbdulBasit-ug9eo 'Where can I have the practice tests from?' that is what you should work on; focus on Subject verb agreement. You will make a considerable hit
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I Just received my Duolingo score 120, first try. The test required for my graduate application and the minimum score required is 105. My only preps material was doing the practice Duolingo test.
Good luck to everyone who’s gonna take it in the nearest future!!!😊🙏
Is it easier than ielts and tofl?
@@noone-do6rl it seems to me yes
@@noone-do6rl maybe🤷♂️
Thank dude✊🏽✊🏽
After 1 or 2 week my exam will be comin 😂
Can I take it again in case I don't score well the first time.
Hi all, okay, so I got a score of 125 on DET, my first time taking it, and I believe I can share some valuable tips that helped me (these are not official tips, just some strategies that helped me).
- I think the key for this exam is to be as relaxed as possible. Try to take the practice exam multiple times, even if the questions start getting repetitive. It is the best way to get yourself familiar with the test format.
- I would suggest going on Google and selecting a random picture and then set your timer for about 2 minutes and start describing the picture.
- Also, for the section with given random prompts, I suggest googling random themes to talk about, setting your timer and talking about the prompt/question for about two-three minutes. Or if you need to write a mini essay on some question, then set your timer for about 4 minutes and start typing immediately. This way you will become more comfortable on the actual exam, trust me..
Anyways, they were helpful to me, and hopefully they might help someone else! feel free to comment
Hello,what was the score of your practice test?) What were your maximum and minimum, can you write, please?)
How much cost this exam? Is it true that it is a recognized international exam?
@@rauanamirzhanov2404 yes, so i would usually get around 125-150 or 130-140 depending on the test
@@abdouabderrahmene3400 it costs $49. It is an internationally recognized exam, but you should check on their page if your school accepts it
@@AustinTKelly thank you very much
*Top tips below* that I have collected to help all of you guys:
[Edit 1: You can ask me whatever you want in the replies, today I received my scores :)! ]
1) *Type the statement that you hear* : The accents that you hear are American, if you’re not familiar with this accent then start watching American TV and film or listening to an American podcast.
2) *Record yourself saying a given statement* : Record yourself saying short sentences and listening back to them to see if you can improve your pronunciation. You can check online for the specific pronunciation of words you are practicing to make sure they are correct.
3) *Speak the English word for each image* :
*DO NOT* say "This is a... " but prefer to say only the word e.g. "Penguin". This section is asking you for the word, not for your speaking capabilities. And, record yourself saying short sentences and listening back to them to see if you can improve your pronunciation. You can check online for the specific pronunciation of words you are practicing to make sure they are correct.
4) *Write 1 sentence about the given image* : The more you are able to write in the short amount of time given, the higher mark you would receive.
5) *Prepare to speak for a given picture for 3 minutes* :
*First* , try to talk generally on what you see e.g. "In this picture I can see a lady on a bench".
*Second* , be more specific, using the "on the right/ on the left/ at the bottom" e.g. "Next to her, on the right, I can see... "
*Third* , try to guess e.g. "I can see a restaurant behind her, so probably she is waiting for her date"
*Final* , you can talk about your emotions that have been created by the picture e.g. "This picture makes me feel peaceful because... "
I hope I helped you all. Good luck!!
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Army NoUser hi mate, can you describe the writing task when you have 5 minutes,ty
@@EugeniuCeban85 Well it depends. You need to have a structure like "The given statement discusses..." or "It is said that...". You should include words like "in my opinion", "in addition", "however" etc..
@@armynouser6089 how about the picture or image when you have 1 minute to write 1 or 2 full sentences, how you build the explication?
I practiced 3 times, and i got around 110-150 in almost every test. I took the actual test 3 days ago and I got my results today. My score is 140/160. Just go for it.
Main tips:
- Never submit anything, always go over everything
- Try to be as quick as you can so you have time to review
- what you say doesn’t really matter as long as you are staying relevant to the topic (content), but how you say it does matter (how you express yourself and formulate sentences)
-If you’re not sure of a certain word don’t try to guess it, only pick the ones you know are real 100%
Hello , so for example if the final score is say 115-145 . What’s the final score that will recorded on the certificate?
Luis Esparza the final score for your actual exam will be exact, not an estimate.
Thank you .
You got your results in 3 days?
Yepper pepper yeah i think on the website it says that you get it in 5 days because of the pandemic, not AFTER 5 days. So you’ll get it in min. 2 days and max. 5 days
I did the Duolingo English test recently and got a score of 135. Prior to taking the test, I practiced three times on the practice tests, scoring 115-135, 115-130 and 120-130. This is just to say that the scoring estimate of the practice test might end up being somewhat off from your actual test score - in this case to my favour, but it could probably also overestimate your score.
Beyond taking the practice tests, I prepared myself for the test by watching English-speaking movies and reading English novels. I would practice pronouncing words and also write down small analyses of the stories. In total I prepared for ~1 week.
only 1 week? Amazing!
Very concised and straightforward, thanks 😊
Honestly, this video is so helpful. It helps everybody know the structure of the test and do it better. Thank you so much.
agreed.
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I was procrastinating to appear for the test but this video and comment section gave me the push that I needed. Thank you all.
Happy Birthday Duolingo! Thank you for making my dream of studying come true, without you I wouldn’t be able to apply to colleges and universities during covid lockdowns. Wishing you all the best and always believe in your bright future!
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Great video! Super helpful. I did the practice test once and had an estimated score of 130-145. I took the actual test 5 days ago and just received my results: 135. Very happy. I'm sure this video helped my a lot to obtain this score!
How did you feel after you finished your test? Like you did really good or just mediocre?
@@youngdu33de I'd say mediocre. Writing was okay but at first I thought I said a lot of weird stuff when I had to talk for 3 minutes straight about one subject haha.
Sofie Vandenbohede did you answer all the questions asked?
You select or not
Hey I took test twice but every time they send me email of test could not be certified because you looked away from the screen. But I was only on screen,camera and keyboard, Please help me
Duolingo English Test is the way to go. It allows equal opportunity for all to enter college. It is diverse and allows you to think wide. It is a great test to be done. Thank you, Duolingo I am happy to be a part of what you offer. Happy 5th birthday.
Michelle J. Stephens
The predicted scores are highly accurate. My predicted ranges were 130-145 and 135-145 whenever I gave the test. In the actual test, I got 135. This video is very much helpful and I've received my results today(5 days after I gave the actual test) due to the spike in the number of people taking the test.
My predicted test score was 120-140, so what would be my exact score?
@@hardikdubey4199, 125 or 130.
Tysm, I wanted to ask some last set questions :
1) how is the interview question
2) how difficult is the actual test
Thank you in advance :)
@@hardikdubey4199, the interview wasn't too hard, it was moderate. The actual test is about 10-30% harder than the practice test.
Can you please provide some tips for writing section, especially write from image?
Thank you very much, it is actually the best test due to COVID-19... I am going to take this test instead of IELTS, because all centers are closed. So very informative. Good Luck
Almat Zhailaubayev Hey, did u give the test already? I wanted to know the experience as I was planning to give it tomorrow.
@@komalkshatriya3138 Hi, not yet. Planning on 18th of April. Would you please share your experience after the test? Thanks in advance :)
@@almatzhailaubayev6813 i am going to take the test tomorrow...i will share my experience
@@priyo1460 thanks so much
@priya don’t forget to share your experience
I am a PTE trainer who got surprised by the simplicity of 'Duolingo' This test is rather easier than ielts and pte. Its a kind of a cool stuff!!
This was super helpful, this was my first video I watched on this topic, probably also my last one. This is all I needed. Great video, super informative and to the point, just couldn't be any better. Thanks.
Good luck.
I thought the same thing ,as well
Obviously it’s a great opportunity for all of us. Thank you dear.
The exam is not study visa.
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I tap into ur grade.Amen
Happy anniversary Duolingo, thanks for all the help throughout my English journey.
Thank you for the video! I've used it to help my students prepare for this test.
Although I have a lot of experience with IELTS, TOEFL, FCE, CAE etc. I am pretty exited to learn about this innovative testing method. It is not as academic as the other tests and there is no need to write an essay, describe a graph or write a report but it still requires you to be good at organizing your speech, developing your arguments, thinking on your feet...
Hi. If you compare DET with Cambridge English, IELTS and TOEFL. Which would you say is the least difficult or easiest to pass?
I took the test on 20/4 and got the results on 23/4. I managed to score 135(ielts academic 8 equivalent). The duration is 60 mins. There is no negative marks. I thought I did pretty ok and was scared that I would score less than 120(my college wanted me to score more than 125+ for admission). I felt like I messed up the speaking part.
D.E.T doesn't give you breakdown of score. So, there is no real way of knowing which part you did well. I did take 5 to 6 practice test before the actual test. None of the questions from practice test made it to the actual test.
Hi, please how long did it take for your questions to load? I tried the test today and for about 45 minutes, the tests questions did not load. I had to log out.
Where do you got practice tests?
@@faithgbadamosi8067 the loading time was normal. Like 5 to 10 secs. Although my screen got stuck in loading page for 2 mins and I had no clue what to do. This was during the middle of the exam. Finally I got the next question page after 2 mins.
@@mogambokhushhua6204 it's available in the official website. englishtest.duolingo.com/home
@@QQQuirky mine didn't load after 30 minutes on different occasions. I have sent a mail to the duolingo team. I guess they are having network glitch due to the high demand for their test
This is the first time I see a video about the test and as always, time and spontaneous problems presented during the examination could be your biggest challenge.
Hey guys, I took the test two weeks ago and my score was 115. When I did the practical test (many and many times) my range was about 105-140.
I'm open to answear any question about the real test, it's not that hard, it's just quick.
Also, this video was very helpful..thanks a lot :)
Hi! What questions did you have for speaking and writing? Thanx!
@@zhanarmazbulova6218 how can you ask that
Is it easy then TOEFL ?
If someone is not as fluent in speaking as of in writing, Needed your suggestion how can it be improved or is it even necessary to be very fluent in speaking.
سلام آقای کشوردوست عزیز،مرسی بابت این ویدئو کامل و دقیق. اگر ممکن هست درباره نحوه ثبت نام و رزرو تایم هم توضیح بدبد. متشکرم
i hate that everytime im doing a practice test my family interrupts me even tho i previously tell them i am gonna be busy in a test for at least 30 min. istg if they interrupt me in the real one i’m gonna cry my eyes out.
Hi. Do you have any idea about getting a chance to repeat the test if fail at it without buying it for another time?
I feel you, they have interrupted me three times the last time was minutes ago
so how did it go
How many times you can take this test if you don’t pass
Go somewhere else
Thank you very much for helping out with preparation! This video is very useful! I'm jealous that English is not my native language, but people like you make it possible to learn this beautifull and comparatively difficult language!
This was really helpful, if you're planning to take duolingo test I highly recommend watching this video.
I have to take this test because my TOEFL test got rescheduled for July 10th!! The application deadlines for unis will be over by then... thank you for the video!!
@ jude mica Did you recive your result? I am planning for next week.
Can you please share some writting tips?
bhagyashri desai I commented again 2 days ago, just scroll down and you should find it. I shared my score and some tips in the replies to that comment :)
ویدیو خوب و مفیدی بود روحالله جان، ممنون🙏🙏
Thanks for this video!! Really helpful in this pandemic time of covid that I can't take any TOEFL test but gladly the US school I'm applying tells me to take the duolingo test for substitute. Will come back after I get my result and good luck to everyone as well as myself :))
Ok I'm back so the actual test is actually really challenging due to time pressure, but this system ensures that whether a person has enough ability or not towards English
When I took practice test I get 110~140 this score range and then in Acura test my result just arrived which was 120. So I suggest take much practice test as possible so you get used to the time pressure then you'll be able to get the score within the range
@@MegaFW thank you so much for your advice!!! Could you give an advice or example of how to improve the score? Thank you!!
@@danielfernandez6016 its actually useless to "study" because rather than knowledge it actually just test your foundations. Basically following the video will get you like 100 above , things like writing or whatsoever open enDed question, have it simple first, then try to expand little by little
@@MegaFW thank you so much! Then just doing the practice test or some other exercise can help? And the topics are usually very difficult to talk about? Thank you so much in advance
Most helpful video on this topic, the Test sure is adaptive. I just got my 140 score. Thank you!
Thanks a lot for the thorough and beneficial video. I'm trying to do the test next week and now have more confidence after watching your video. I also should say, I'm really proud of the young generation of my country. Good job man, Damet garm :)
Many thanks for the video. It’s the second video I watch about Duolingo exam. Yours is Super valuable. I especially liked the part when you showed common types of questions with the exam. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Makes the structure clearer and understandable.
Thank you for the video. It was really helpful. I scored 130/160 in the actual test.The university requirement was 110/160, so I am very happy with the results. 🥂
On what day did you take the test and how long did you wait to get a score?
@@allinawin9495 5 days.
@Idalidis Gonzalez I am on day 4.
Hopefully, tomorrow will get the score.
Btw, what was your estimate score range in practice test?
Congrats🥳🥳
@@allinawin9495 It was between 125 and 135
Great job. I have started training a student to take the Duolingo test this year, and I was kind of in the dark until I watched this video. Really good.
Just got my tests scores and got 150 on my first attempt. What I have to say is that there is really no "tips and tricks" to raise your score. This test will actually reflect your english level. One thing though that you can do is practice the Production questions with random themes only to make you comfortable on test day. Other than that, I agree with the guy on the video about speaking and writing as much as time allows.
Thank you for making this video!! It helps me a lot preparing the test.
here you go guys, just don't complicate things and use proper language, don't try to inspire the robot who is grading your test :).
mail:
Thank you for contacting Duolingo English Test Support.
Statistical machine learning algorithms are used to score the Duolingo English Test based on the content of your responses. Time taken per question does not affect your score.
You will not be penalized more for entering an incorrect response to a question rather than skipping the question. For c-test questions, you will receive the same score for a blank or an incorrect response. For listen/transcription questions, you will be penalized more for omitting a word than mistyping the word.
Amazing video! Very well explained especially about how to use the time on the actual test. Thank you very much for all the small details you've mentioned!
Short and precise info! Thanks.
Thanks a lot, just went through the test and scored 140. The trick is to practice the sample test at least 5-6 times.
are they asking similar types of question whereas in the sample test
@@AnasKhan-nv6um no they ask questions about quantum physics and philosophy
@@waqasaps oh that was very lame
@@AnasKhan-nv6um 🤣
@@waqasaps I have grammarly install in my PC will it be drawback for me in real test will they accept it
I gave the test.. thought my score would be around 110-120 cause I am not that good in English and also I messed up dictation and fill in blanks. I know nothing of grammar or anything just used to watch lots of movies.
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But I got 140/160
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I am more surprised than anything. I thought the max I would be able to get was 120. So, practice and just go for it.
Y’all the actual test is soooo much harder than the practice test damn
edit: please read the replies before asking questions!!!
edit: templates and more advice in the replies
Hi, can you tell me more about the test? From one to ten, how much harder it was?
@@mirzatodorovac6236 Some of the questions were sooo weird.. I had to talk about the safety regulations for construction workers for example xD Also the photos were you have to name the object get a little more abstract. I'd say it's about 30% harder and I always got 125-160 points in the practice test.
@@TheMissZuckie thank you for this short update... one more question, section with words? Was it hard? I'm in similar situation like you, because I was ready to take TOEFL, but with all this situation there is now way to pull that on time..
@Mirza Todorovac ehh, the first two were pretty easy however the last two were a little tricky. I'd say they are about the same difficulty level as the slightly more difficult ones you get in the practice tests. Just enter as many words as you know and If you don't know a word just leave it blank. Like the dude said, if the questions get harder you are doing well.
Also, it seems like they don't really care about WHAT you say during the speaking parts only HOW you say it. (I got 140/160, that's 118/120= on the TOEFL scale, and I thought I did super bad because the things I said during the speaking part were ... not so.. inspiring) So I suggest you make yourself a little template you can memorize. For example, when they ask for your opinion, you could say, "The statement discusses (insert general topic of the statement). In my opinion (this or that) is better and there are several reasons why I think so. The first one is ...... In addition...... Lastly..." That also works for the writing parts. You don't have to use fancy words; it's more important that you get your point across clearly.
It's also okay if you don't know a term for an object. For example, they showed me an eggplant, and I forgot the word for it, so I just said "vegetable". I also forgot the name for "button-down shirt" so I said "clothing". If you don't know the word, just use a general description.
@@TheMissZuckie thank you so much!!! Really appreciate..by the way, congrats!
Great video! Thanks for your tips!
My result is out and I scored 130 overall and came here just to thank you for the support. on usual scale in practice tests i used to get in between 110-140... just calm yourself and do more mocks from duolingo practice test. itll be fine.
Do you have any idea about whether we can repeat the test if we fail at it the first time?
@@bouchraben7651 you can take test as many times as you need if you did not get required score. Only limitation is that you can only take exam twice during 30day period.... Everytime you take the test, you should pay the fee.... Kudos; prepare well dear!
@@vvb1414 could you please tell me about your experience. The test, was it difficult compared to the sample test? And what type of qsts did you in the speaking and writing part? I will be so grateful to you if you could answer my questions.
Thanks in advance
@@bouchraben7651 The difficulty level of questions is easy. What makes it look difficult is the unexpected questions.just after you r done with one type of question, you r followed by different question. As said in this video questions are mixed. More practice = easy examday. Writing is almost the same in comparison to practice from duolingo test. You will see images that you normally see in daily life. Only thing required is spontaneously answering ability. In writing section, fill in the letters, I was stunned at first glance but slowly within the time, when I analysed and re-read the sentences quickly, answers strike my mind thenitself. Speaking is also easy, no worries at all. Just try to maintain the flow and coherence. Test is quite easy if you undergo 1 hour practice everyday till you take the actual exam. One more tip if you wish to take. Actual exam consists of lots of questions and seem to be longer than usual. Be patient and answer all qns that come on your way. Prepare well. Hope you get140+.....
@@vvb1414 thank you very much dear
I am in the process of applying for residency in the UK, and my Englidh proficiency is required. I believe that taking a Duolingo test is the way to go
I think your video has a lot of details about this test. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
I was blocked five or six months ago and they said it's not your voice, even though I filmed myself and sent it to them, my problem has not been solved yet. Duolingo mistakenly blocked people.
it does make a lot of mistakes.
I attempted the test twice and it was interrupted both times telling that the supervisor found problem with my test. Please please also tell the students the technical settings of the browser as well. They later told me that there should be no popups or extensions. I don't remember they told it before the test or any other person told that.I dont know how to make sure that the settings are correct. pLEASE gUIDE
did you have to pay twice then?
@@rella_b No, the helpline person gave me another chance without paying.
Very helpful video! Thanks
Hi thanks for the recommendations! I just took the duolingo test and it was way more difficult than the practice test so be prepared. My Ielts score is 6.5 and I hope to get 120 in duolingo so wish me luck
I think ielts is easier
We all wish you luck ✌😊
Can you share what is your score ?
this video is extremely helpful! Thank you so much! I just got my result and it’s 140/160 and I’m so happy right now 😭
@white knight im not sure about the due dates to submit the duolingo test, but some universities are still accept Duolingo as an English Proficiency Test, you can view those information on the university’s website
How was the test?
Best duolingo test vid ever!
Thank you for this video. I scored 135 in my duolingo exam. This video made me ready to all type of questions.
Hey bro, if I buy a second English test the score of the first one will stay there? So i can send the best score test, or the first one delete when I buy the second one?
crazy how in the video only 11 universities in Canada accept the test and now they're more like 150!
I think this test is more for the American universities
This was so helpful, I'm applying to a university in Canada and they suggested I take this test. I really appreciate it
Can we study free with Duolingo English test in Europe?
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@@shahinzeynalov2791 no
Very informative....gud job 👍
I did the exam 8 times and every time they didn't certify it and said "you looked away" it is very difficult to type without moving head or even during exam I may move my head while I am focusing on the exam
Hey I am facing same problem ,took the exam twice but still test not certified. How did you solve these problem ?
@@pujarasaili3785 just look at the camera and don't move your eyes or head. There is no other way. I took the exam for 18 times
@@pujarasaili3785 I suggest you to get IELTS certificate, now IELTS centers are open
@@vohuman I don’t have enough time to prepare for ielts and take exam
@@pujarasaili3785 why do you tell me? Just do what you want
Sounds very interesting. Thanks!
Taking this tomorrow, hope I don’t shit my pants
How did you go? :)
@@studywithlore7117 very well.
How much did you score?
@@dr.afreenkhan6103 135
Is it hard
دمت گرم بابت توضیحات خیلی عالی که دادی. من امروز تصمیم داشتم تست بدم ولی با توضیحاتی که شما دادی دوباره چند تا تست آزمایشی دیگه انجام میدم. به نوبه خودم از محتوای عالی که تهیه کردی تشکر میکنم و موفق باشی
Mokhlesam :)
Today, I can not describe how delightful moments I have, because I got my duolingo results that is 125. Now I can apply to the university where I want to move.
From where you have practised these tests
live life, I have made a complete study material which helped a lot. I nowhere practised. If you want this test. Contact me on 7042886990
@@ankeshkumar9455 can you please send me the test to my email aracely12_cast@hotmail.com Thank you
your video is great, thanks very much
This video is trully useful!
I took duolingo test 3 days ago. Today, I got an email that says the test I took can not be certified because they can't verify the security of my test environment. I took the test alone in my room that is bright and quiet. I checked all the rules before taking the test and followed them. What did I do wrong? How can I satisfy the security of the test environment?? I really don't know what to do now and I'm really upset...
Please help me! thank you!
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SK Lee where you from? India?
@@EugeniuCeban85 South Korea
SK Lee did you hear anything back from them about this issue??
@@senaebru8142 actually nope! But I got to know how to satisfy the rule and I got my score successfully.
Excellent helpful video!
Do you get the option to select which test you want to send the university like if you taken the test twice and first one was ok but you scored more in the second one so can you choose which test should be sent?
haii I'm Damia Adriana and a student of MARA Junior Science College Tun Dr. Ismail . Thanks for making this video it has a lot of information that I need hehehe macheh .
I’m disappointed that I have to get 135 in this exam whereas you’re native speaker, and get 135 :(
hello, can you please give me a link where i can practice the full test of 60 minutes ?
He's not a native speaker
I'm not even native, and I got 145 just on the 24th. You can do it!!
@@ziyad0iv اخوي كيف الاختبار صعب ولا سهل انا جبت في الايلتس ٥.٥ بدون استعداد وابغى اجيب ١١٥ عشان اقدم على الجامعة لانه الحد الادنى ١١٥ هل اقدر اجيبها واذا في اختبار تجريبي ارسل الرابط وشكراً
@@zlatan166 الأمتحان مو صعب صديقي، بس التزم بجميع التعليمات وركز
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Helpful video....very simple and clear..easy to understand.... amazing ❤❤❤
I would like to improve my vocabulary in this test. What should I do?
A new video is coming up soon to explain ...
try to learn new words and make sentences using them. some of them you will get on my channel too.
Try watching English movies. This helped me a lot.
I appreciate it!!! Thank you so much!!!♥
Hi, and thank you for all those valuable information.
My question is: if the score that we took at mock exams which in Duolingo English website is reflected what we will get at the real exam?
To some extents but not precisely
Should we use punctuations while writing down the sentence heard in the listening test? (referring to 8:04). Please help🙏
Amazing informative video 😍
I suggest you to make more videos about duolingo because of here only one channel which is giving information regarding this exam so you will be rock 😍
Sure, we will! Thanks!
Should we also introduce ourselves in the intro part while holding up our ID or just remain silent.
Awesome video! You help me really for preparing this mini exam. Do you have any other advice to prepare myself for the real test, except to try always the free 15 minute test?
Just improve your general English. Try working on your spelling. It comes very handy for several question types.
This was just the best with overall tips .
Thank you so much and remain blessed.
When the time is up, can you still submit your answer?
I have evidenced the fatuous failure of the formal Duolingo test.
Duolingo accelerates the processes to the maximum so that users deliver quickly, 21 days is not enough, especially when you have two already purchased. I took the exam 7 times and was denied 7 times. The policies are not clear, they do not assume their mistakes and also, they do not return the money. It is sad to see how many institutions have supported them and they do what they want with the user.
A lack of respect for the virtual consumer.
Hi! Is this part of "speak" or "write as much as you can" for real? because since I've been trying to make it at the practice test, my score have been lowest... thank you very much!
*score has been...
A very helpful video that we can find aboıt duolingo test.Thank you very very much👏🙏
That was a really useful video... Thanks.
As I saw in your video you've gain 135 in duolingo, may I ask:
1- what was your estimated score in the test before the real test?
2- And being so fluent, I expected you something like 150 or 160, is that so hard in real test?
Thanks for you comment :
My practice test scores were 115-140.
Scoring 160 is quite challenging, but may be 140 - 150 is more possible.
@@ezapplyinternational7017 Thanks for your answer. I want 125 and the other day I achieved 105-150 in practice test... I hope I can achieve it... Wish me luck!!! :)
@@ezapplyinternational7017 I just finished the practice test my score was 115-130, do you think that I can get at least 125 in the actual test? Plus, is there anyway i can communicate with you and ask you more questions about the actual test? How many times should i practice before signing up for the actual test? Thank you and really appreciate your time and patience. Best, Tim
@@videoquotes4713 hello, how was it?)
@@rauanamirzhanov2404 Hello guys! How could I get the practice test?
Very helpful video! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this useful video! Today I passed my Duolingo test. In one of the picture there were three towels. Could you please tell me what would be better for ONE WORD DESCRIPTION: towels or towel?
How was your test? did you get your report? is that for continues one hour?
Thanks. This is helpful
Towels
THANKS BRO. This is the info which i was looking for !
really amazing and very helpful video. I just want to ask that how to improve writing whether it is for picture or any sentence given in a good and proper way to score more? i got confuse at them. And other thing is that while practicing sample test i got 105/150 is it good cause im wondering if the exam also as same as sample test? plz guide
I will make a video soon with more detail
giong chi thuc su rat hay, giong noi am va loi cuon nguoi nghe
Thankyou so much for this video ! I'm preparing myself to do this test but I'm insecure because English isn't my mother's tongue. Could you give me some types about writing ? For me is the worst part, and the anxiety doesn't help rs
You could think about a typical way of starting, something like "while others may not I agree, I believe that ..." Perhaps having a ready made idea for how you could start could help you with the anxiety of looking at the blank box and thinking about how to start. Also, Try to remember that for any statement you make you could add 2 reasons why you believe that. Firstly..., Secondly... this will help you structure your writing and develop your argument. What do you think?
same problem with me :P
@@englishwithmina4900 such a good idea Mina! I'll put this in practice for sure. Thank you so much ❤️
Thank you for explaining in detail, it is so much helpful.
Um, could they possibly know if I'm using gramarly keyboard? Or searching in internet? How does this work?
Сәлем ! Сен тапсырып болдың ба? Мен 4 рет тапсырдым бірақ upload болмады. Сен электр почта адресіңді бере аласың ба? Емтихан жайлы сурағым бар еді.
Ештеңе қолдануға болмайды, әйтпесе аннулировать етеді.
It's a great video. Thanks
Hi, how can I improve or practice the speaking and writing part (The last part of the duolingo test)
We are working on a new video to address that soon ...
ruclips.net/video/0TWl66UE5Cs/видео.html
@@ezapplyinternational7017 Hello
I've applied for an Italian university, and Italian embassy requires IELTS certificate, so can I give Duolingo test instead of IELTS... Will the embassy accept it?
For every time, we have to take this test, do we have to pay 49$? Or for 49$, we can take the test twice?
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Nice information for us
Heyy I have got the estimate of 110-145
I still want to know what mistake I have been making while doing the practice test.
As far as we know, there are no answer keys available for the practice test.
Where are you practising for the test?
@@ezapplyinternational7017 From where I can have practice test
@@AbdulBasit-ug9eo 'Where can I have the practice tests from?' that is what you should work on; focus on Subject verb agreement. You will make a considerable hit
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why there is alot of english tests in this world 🙂💔
very nice and informative video. all my queries have been answered in your video. thanks
مثل همیشه عالی بود
I Just received my Duolingo score 120, first try. The test required for my graduate application and the minimum score required is 105.
My only preps material was doing the practice Duolingo test.
good for you, can you tell the questions you got in the exam plz?
Alaa hi, please can you tell me what topics were on speaking and writing parts? It is so important
Write and speak topics are really important to my preparation if u can say, plz
Thank u for sharing this useful video
ممنون عالی بود. دوتا سوال دارم. چقدر طول میکشه که نتایج آزمون بیاد. و اینکه هر چند وقت یک بار میشه آزمون داد؟
Thank you for this video!