The Duolingo English Test is pretty new in the English proficiency test industry, so many people haven’t wholly known how to get themselves ready for the test.
As we all know, the preparation process is vital in achieving our goals, whether it is a small objective or a huge one like getting above 120 Duolingo English Test overall score. We know how hard it is to prepare for your test alone, so our experts are here to support you with several tips to save your day.
1. Don’t leave it until the last minute
So many test-takers ask for support when they have only 1-week left to prepare, and it’s very tough to support them in getting their desired scores. Thus, our suggestion is not to leave your preparation until the last minute. Why would you do that when the Duolingo English Test certificate gets you through the admissions process to study abroad?
It depends on your desired scores and English level to know exactly how long you need for preparation. Some people need months, but some others may need only weeks.
When you know you need to prepare as soon as possible, it’s time to get to know the test. Some questions you may ask yourself:
How does the DET work?
How long does the DET last?
How many question types are there?
How to prepare for the test?
What rules should I know?
Everything is available on our blog; feel free to check this category “Duolingo English Test” to figure out answers to all your questions.
3. Understand the test format through practice
The best way to comprehensively understand anything is through doing it.
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If you find reading time-consuming, go to take the 15-min Practice Test offered by Duolingo to understand the test format. But please note that you will not experience Speak About the Photo and Listen then Speak.
In contrast, you only need to create a FREE account on our DET Practice Platform to experience all question types, including the Interactive Reading sections FOR FREE every day.
4. Get familiar with Computer Adaptive Testing
Duolingo English Test is the first of its kind offering a Computer Adaptive Testing system. The test automatically adapts its difficult question levels to fit yours.
For example, if you perform well for the first ten to twenty minutes, the test will get harder and harder. Contrastingly, the test will get easier if you perform poorer in the next ten to twenty minutes. So when you see more challenging questions than the previous ones, don’t be stressed out.
5. Get acquainted with all test rules
Your comfortable feeling about taking the test is exchanged for more rules to maintain the test's integrity, which is why the Duolingo English Test is trusted worldwide.
We strongly recommend you spend time reading all rules carefully and apply them to practice. You will likely not break any rules on your test day by doing so.
6. Learn tips and strategies
Our Academic team includes native English trainers and non-natives who have achieved at least 135 Overall scores. They developed Tips and Strategies for each question type to support you to aim for higher scores.
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You only need minutes to read one article to save hundreds of other minutes and money for preparation. Check out our “Tips and Strategies” category for everything you need.
7. Apply everything to everyday practice
When you finish reading Tips and Strategies for one question type, our strong suggestion is to apply them immediately to practice as it is the only way to use them naturally on your test day.
Once again, your FREE account offers 33 questions and 1 set of Interactive Reading every day. Why don’t you practice now!?
8. Learn from your mistakes and practice again
Your FREE account also offers instant feedback for Speaking and Writing questions; therefore, please pay close attention to your feedback, learn from your mistakes, and practice again to improve your skills.
Kindly bear in mind that your FREE account does not include Acoustic features feedback, which evaluates your Speaking skills based on Pronunciation, Pace, and Intonation.
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To access thousands of questions, instant feedback even for your Speaking practices, and other supportive features, become our Premium member to get your full access!
9. Get familiar with Full Tests
Taking your FREE Full Test gets you more familiar with the real tests because we develop it exactly the same as the real one; 1-hour test, the number of questions, even the order of all questions.
Simply create your FREE account and take your FREE Full Test every day. The more you take, the better.
10. Treat yourself!
Undoubtedly, more or less, taking an English proficiency test will be stressful, so as our preparation time since it’s intensely important to treat yourself amid your Duolingo English Test journey to maintain your physical and mental health.
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Taking rest between your practicing schedules is the best way to relax and regain energy for more productive practice later.
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With all seriousness, you deserve the best! We truly believe in your ability to achieve your desired scores when you give adequate time to practice every day.
Go to your DET Practice Platform, create your FREE account and start your Duolingo English Test Preparation today.
