Understand Duolingo English Test: All Questions and Tips to Help You Pass the Test

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Hi! In this Duolingo English Test study video, we take a look at ALL the different question types and some useful tips for each question type.

More detailed videos on the different questions types watch these videos:

Are you taking the Duolingo English Test soon? Let me know in the comments.

The Duolingo English test is the newest English proficiency test available for English students to take in order to get an official English score. You usually need to take a test like the Duolingo English test before applying for universities and colleges.

This new Duolingo English test is made specifically for those who need to get an official English score to study at a university or college. It’s similar to the IELTS and TOEFL; however, even though this test is quite new, it is accepted by a lot of universities around the world. You can go to their website to find out whether the university you want to attend to accepts the Duolingo English test or not.

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All Duolingo English Test questions types can be found here:

0:00 All question types
01:29 Dictation task
03:46 Describe a picture (speaking)
05:09 Read-aloud
07:02 Yes/No Vocabulary
08:58 C-test (Reading, fill in the blanks)
11:03 Describe a picture (writing)
12:45 Identity an image
14:30 Extended speaking and writing

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[amanuel.a]

I received my results today and scored 145 overall! I want to thank you teacher Luke for your continued support and useful information! Truly, I had watched your videos for about two weeks without consistency. But ended up doing great. One story I want to share is that the first time I took the test, I got hit by a sudden panic attack. I couldn’t respond to the questions even the easy ones and so didn’t like my performance. Nonetheless, I finished the test and two days later received an email saying my test couldn’t be certified because I looked away from the screen for too long. But they said I can retake the test with no additional cost. On August 15-2022, I took the test again and scored 145. So for test takers, try doing positive self talk and breathing exercises while taking the test in addition to watching teacher Luke’s videos here. The test is fairly easy. I wish you all Good luck and success. May God grant us our hearts desires. In Jesus name, Amen.

[kanmuri]

Hello teacher Luke, I took the exam this week and got 130 in total, which is 5 points higher than the score I need. I really learned a lot of practical skills and great suggestions from your videos, so just want to leave this message to say thank you :)

I had prepared the exam for about one week. At first I took the practice test and got 100-130, which made me nervous since I need a 125 in total. And then I was even more nervous after I found the school asked for at least 120 in production, which was the part that I was most struggling with. As I started to look for information about how to improve my scores, I found your videos and they were exactly what I needed, with great details about how to improve scores in some certain frustrating question types.

I watched your video, took notes and practiced by following your suggestions. My scores kept improving in the practice tests, which gave me more confidence, and also the messages and stories people sharing here were encouraging and helpful :) Thanks for all these great help that made me successfully get the score I need in a short time!

I am from Taiwan and sometimes write blogs in Mandarin about studying and applying for schools. I plan to write an article about the Duolingo experience this time and will recommend your videos. I believe they can help many people who are fighting for this exam. Great Appreciation again for your teaching :)

[seankarijubay]

Took the test after knowing it exist, I had a day and a half to prepare, practice test was easier, I always get 120. When I took the actual test, It was harder than expected and I wasn’t expecting it to be that hard and I knew I wasn’t ready to take it because of my lack of preparation, lost spirit halfway through the test but still managed to finished it and I just thought to myself, I’ll retake it in a month when I’m mentally ready. I got my test result today. SCORE OF 135. I almost passed out, wasn’t expecting it for sure!! LMAO

[alliebian]

Hi Luke, just got my test result. I got 120 for the first try! Before the test, I spent the whole morning watching all of your tips! And it really helps’ thank you so much for making these useful videos~

[toggwfes]

Thanks to Teacher Luke, I was able to get a good 140, and the results just came in. (Though my method of learning is some what different)
The "talk about a picture" of your series gave me some good examples. I've prepared for around a week.
Here are my overall and sub-scores as well.
140(overall)
145 - literacy
140 - comprehension
130 - conversation
130 - production.

[mohitrathod]

I got 125 in Duolingo test by just watching some of your videos. Thanks for your service 😊

[fernandaendlervaliati]

Thank you so much, professor Luke! Do you know how many times each question appears on the test?

[jenny]

Hi professor Luke. Just want to thank you so much for all your duolingo test videos. It really helps me a lot, I have been scared to get a low score at first. But after I watched your videos and some comments, I start to feel confident, and finally, be brave to take the test. I took the test a few days ago, it only takes me no more than 24 hours to get the result. I need a minimum of 105 points for my application, but eventually, I got 130! Thank you so much!!! You are the best duolingo test teacher!

[indirabalasubramanian]

Thanks a lot teacher Luke . Your lessons, tips and practice tests gives a boost to score well in duolingo test . I received my results today, I scored 130 . Appreciate your guidance to all duolingo test aspirants, keep continuing the great job 👍🙂

[nadeemakhtar]

You're doing great. Highly appreciated. Keep it up. May Allah bless you a perfect health, and unlimited wealth.

[latifaahmadi]

Thank you so much for your good advice. I have a question. Grammarly is installed on my laptop. then should I uninstall it? it will affect my test?

[afrahaman]

In dictation do we have to write it as we hear or the long form
Example: I'll or I will????

[natapimentel]

Morning, Teacher Luke! Is the vocabulary list you mentioned still available?

[tadeas_placek]

Hey Luke, thank you so much for your helpful videos and tips! I reached score of 120 which is enough for my school application. :)

[Coco-hlzq]

Thank you so much for providing useful YouTube videos. For this vocabulary list 2, why are there two pronountiations? Are they American and British English?

[divyachoudhary]

Hi Luke, thank you so much 😊 your videos were really helpful. I got 130 after watching your videos. 🙏🏻

[yasminbitar]

Hi,
Thank you for your video!!

Also, I would like to know if you have a website or good resources for suffixes and prefixes to study.

[saniyaimroze]

Hi teacher luke, I've been consistently stuck 105-110 score in my DET and I really am looking forward for a better score. Could you please help me for the same.

[PujithaAmarasena]

Can I get study permit with Doulingo (I mean is visa officer accept the Duolingo?)

[syedarsalan]

Hi Teacher Luke, I just wanted to thank you for the help. I watched your videos the whole day before my test, did a practice test, and then did the test. I ended up getting a 130. Thank You So Much.