This article is shared to help test-takers utilise all full Duolingo English Tests to boost their scores. In order to get the most out of anything, we need to know everything about it deeply.
Let’s explore what we have in each Full Duolingo English Test.
Everything about Full DETs in our Practice Platform
Same question orders and timer
All Full DETs on the DET Practice Platform have around one hour for each test, and the question orders are also the same as certified tests. That being said, test-takers can experience everything similar to real tests, which helps them understand the DET and prepare for the test better.
Feedback shows estimated scores
At the end of each test, test-takers receive immediate feedback, which shows overall, sub, and question-type estimated scores.
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Overall estimated score: For example, if test-takers achieve 91-119 estimated scores, they will likely get a certified result near the lowest end – 91. It could be 100, 110, or even 125 if they perform well on test day. In this case, if students aim for a 125 overall score, they will need to work hard.
Sub-estimated scores: From 1st July, students have Individual sub-scores in their test results, which help better understand their English proficiency, and of course, better prepare for the test. Some universities require students to have at least a specific Integrated sub-scores, for example, one Premium member applies for an MBA program at Leeds Beckett University in the United Kingdom, which requires at least 95 for each Integrated sub-score. In other words, if test-takers have sub-scores lower than 95, they will need to work on it for improvement. Specifically, students need to focus on the following question types accordingly. cre: Duolingo English Test
Literacy: Read and Complete, Read and Select, Fill in the Blanks, Interactive Reading, Write About the Photo, Interactive Writing, Summarize the Conversation, and Writing Sample.
Comprehension: Read and Complete, Read and Select, Fill in the Blanks, Interactive Reading, Listen and Type, Listen and Respond, and Read Aloud.
Conversation: Listen and Type, Read Aloud, Read then Speak, Listen then Speak, Listen and Respond, Speaking Sample, and Speak About the Photo.
Production: Write About the Photo, Interactive Writing, Writing Sample, Read then Speak, Listen then Speak, Summarize the Conversation, Speaking Sample, and Speak About the Photo.
Question type estimated scores: When it comes to question types, it’s all clear. In the above estimated score sample, Listen and Type is the lowest. Therefore, students need to focus more time on improving this question type. Why? Because the lower your score is, the easier to improve it. To illustrate, if our current level is A1, and we want to move to A2 in the CEFR scale, it’s a piece of cake. However, if we want to move from B2 to C1, far less from C1 to C2, it’s harder to reach the top of Everest. As a result, spending our time improving low scores offers a higher probability of achieving our goals.
Regarding Interactive Reading, there will be no estimated scores at the moment. We developed this section for students to check answers only when they practice this question type independently, and they are in the full tests to make a completed one. However, we will be providing scores for this question type very soon, and test-takers will know via our communities or newsletter.
So, we will need Tips and Strategies to increase all question-type scores next. Let’s take a look at this Blog category, learn Tips and Strategies, and apply them to practice on the DET Practice Platform.
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Test-takers cannot check feedback for each question
Again, all Full Practice Duolingo English Tests are created to help test-takers acknowledge their current levels and plan a study schedule to pursue their desired scores. Thus, all we need are estimated scores that we already explored above. If students want to check results, please pick a specific question type and practice. On the DET Practice Platform, we have thousands of practice questions, and we also add more questions to the library on a weekly basis.
Different tests, different questions
Yes, that’s correct! Below is the question frequency in the certified test, and our Mock tests have the same question frequency. For each test, students will face different questions, and we currently have 15 Mock tests at your service.
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Possible reasons that cause no feedback
Please kindly spend a couple of minutes checking all these possible reasons that may cause no feedback after submitting your Full Test. We suggest test-takers check them out to not waste time if any issue occurs.
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It depends on your laptop model, internet speed, laptop operation system, number of students taking the test at the same time as you do, etc. to tell how long or how fast your answers are submitted. Normally, it takes a maximum of three minutes to receive the following pop-up.
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If you DO NOT see that pop-up after clicking the "Submit" button, please simply click the "Submit" button again and everything will be fine.
How long to receive estimated scores
Five hours after submitting the test, test-takers will receive an email, which guides them to check the scores. Besides, students can also proactively check their scores by visiting the History Feedback page after five hours, please watch our instructions here.
Below is an email sample that users will receive after five hours of submitting. Please check your Spam folder if you cannot find it in your Inbox.
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How to utilise all Full DETs?
Before preparing for the test
Free accounts have access to one FREE full Duolingo English Test, so taking this free test helps test-takers acknowledge their English levels in order to create a suitable study plan. As we all know, at the end of the test, students receive instant estimated scores that guide them on which question types they should focus.
If test-takers want the most accurate result for their English skills, they should follow all DET rules strictly. No support from others, no using dictionaries, and no outside materials. Besides, taking the Full practice test is just the first step on our preparation journey; let’s take a look at this article, “The five-preparation-step strategy for the Duolingo English Test” to create a study plan after completing your test.
While preparing for the test
It depends on desired scores and English levels to estimate how many weeks or even months we need to prepare for the DET. Normally, for example, to move from 90 to 110 overall score, we will need around 150 preparation hours.
If we divide preparation hours into everyday practice, we will need 30-day preparation, and each day lasts for five hours, which is not much if students completely focus on it. Nevertheless, if students are working in the office while preparing for the test, they may only need to devote two or three (02-03) hours per day, but they need two months for their preparation. Test-takers know what the best plan for them is!
As a result, if test-takers need two-month DET preparation or even longer, they still have enough Full practice Duolingo English Tests to immerse themselves in.
A key takeaway: Students should take one Full test every week (could be on weekends) to track their progress for the whole week and study harder if needed in the coming weeks.
Three days left before taking the test
Students should relax and reduce their study hours in the last three days. Simply taking the rest of the Full tests to fully prepare. Who knows! Similar questions to practice ones may appear in certified tests.
