Good luck to everyone who’s gonna take it in the nearest future!!!😊🙏

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!!

Honestly, this video is so helpful. It helps everybody know the structure of the test and do it better. Thank you so much.

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!

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.

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.

I think your video has a lot of details about this test. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

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.

Happy anniversary Duolingo, thanks for all the help throughout my English journey.

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.

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%

Thank you for making this video!! It helps me a lot preparing the test.

This was really helpful, if you're planning to take duolingo test I highly recommend watching this video.

Great video! Thanks for your tips!

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 :)

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!

Obviously it’s a great opportunity for all of us. Thank you dear.

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!!

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...

Very helpful video! Thanks

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.

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!

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Most helpful video on this topic, the Test sure is adaptive. I just got my 140 score. Thank you!

Short and precise info! Thanks.

Best duolingo test vid ever!

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

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Thank you for this video!

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.

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!

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you are life saver man. Thankyou

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.

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 :))

THANKS BRO. This is the info which i was looking for !

Thank you so much for that explanation!

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!!

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 :)

So helpful and informative. Thank you

Great work.Thanks.

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 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.

your video is great, thanks very much

Amazing info! Thank yo 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?

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. 🥂

Very helpful video! Thank you!

Sounds very interesting. Thanks!

This was so helpful, I'm applying to a university in Canada and they suggested I take this test. I really appreciate it

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

Helpful, thank you!

the presentation is very good, you just earned a sub, thank you for the content

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.

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

Thank you! Helpful!

Thank you for your helpful video!

Thanks a lot, just went through the test and scored 140. The trick is to practice the sample test at least 5-6 times.

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

Really useful!!Thanks mate

Great as always! Please put some good hashtags for your English videos so that they get viewed by more people.

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?

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.

Nice! Thanks!

This was just the best with overall tips . Thank you so much and remain blessed.

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?

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?

Excellent helpful video!

Thank u for sharing this useful video

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 😍

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

very helpful, thank you very much

Helps a lot. Thanks

Taking this tomorrow, hope I don’t shit my pants

I would like to improve my vocabulary in this test. What should I do?

Thank you, buddy. That's really useful

very nice and informative video. all my queries have been answered in your video. thanks

I’m disappointed that I have to get 135 in this exam whereas you’re native speaker, and get 135 :(

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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Very informative....gud job 👍

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

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?

Thank you for making this video, it's really helpful to prepare for coming up questions and I learned about the exam method.

Nice information for us

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

When the time is up, can you still submit your answer?

Thank you. This was really helpful video

Thank you for the video very informative

Hi, how can I improve or practice the speaking and writing part (The last part of the duolingo test)

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!

Thank you so much for this video!

Thank you so much for informative message 😊

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.

Um, could they possibly know if I'm using gramarly keyboard? Or searching in internet? How does this work?

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