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  • Duolingo English Test July 2025: Key Updates, New Interactive Tasks & Guides
    This podcast details the significant updates to the Duolingo English Test (DET) taking effect on July 1, 2025. These changes are designed to help test-takers showcase their English skills in a more natural and dynamic way, while maintaining the test's fairness, efficiency, and reliability. The broader goals include enhancing the test's authenticity, interactivity, efficiency, and user experience.Here's a breakdown of the key updates:New Question Types IntroducedInteractive Speaking: This is a brand-new task designed to simulate real-life conversational scenarios. Each test will include two sets of these questions, with each set containing 6 to 8 rounds of questions and answers. Test-takers will see a preparation prompt, hear a question from a Duolingo character, and have up to 35 seconds to record their spoken answer. Crucially, each question dynamically adjusts based on the previous response, making it feel like a real conversation. This section assesses clear expression, the ability to stay on topic, real-time idea exchange, fluency, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation, which are all vital for academic success.Upgraded Interactive Listening with "Listen and Complete": The Interactive Listening section is receiving an important upgrade. This new segment is designed to make the listening comprehension assessment more comprehensive and academic. The process involves several steps: an audio introduction to a scenario, followed by three to four fill-in-the-blank questions to check understanding. After this, test-takers proceed to the original "Listen and Respond" part (where questions are presented as audio only), and finally, they are asked to write a summary of the conversation. This upgraded section evaluates detailed listening comprehension, understanding academic vocabulary, and the ability to summarize key information, which are essential skills for classroom and seminar success.Question Types RemovedTo accommodate the new additions and keep the test within its one-hour timeframe, Duolingo is removing two question types: "Read Aloud" and "Listen, Then Speak". These tasks primarily assessed basic pronunciation skills and are being replaced by the more interactive and comprehensive speaking and listening tasks.Exam Mechanism ImprovementsRemoval of Minimum Response Time Limits: For several speaking and writing questions, the minimum response time limits are being removed. This applies to "Speak About the Photo," "Read, Then Speak," "Interactive Writing," "The Writing Sample," and "The Speaking Sample". This change allows test-takers to submit their answers as soon as they feel they are complete, without waiting for a timer to run down. Duolingo's research indicates that shorter responses can be just as effective for assessing language ability, and this change aims to improve the overall test-taking experience and flow.Preparation Guidance and ResourcesThe new question types are already available in official online practice tests. Test-takers are encouraged to use these resources to familiarize themselves with the updated formats.Recommended resources include the official Duolingo English Test Website for practice tests, the DETPractice Research YouTube Channel, and DETPractice's Duolingo English Test Guide 2025.Platforms like DETPractice.com offer comprehensive preparation resources, including realistic mock exams, a rich collection of academic vocabulary, AI-powered error correction, and personalized AI study plans to help master the essential skills for the updated test. It's advised that candidates begin practicing the new format early and adjust their preparation strategy to ensure smooth adaptation and better scores.
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  • Spot the Real Words: Decoding Duolingo's Read and Select Task
    This episode provides a detailed look at the "Read and Select" section of the Duolingo English Test. It explains that the purpose of this task is to assess test-takers' ability to identify real English words and describes its format as judging within a limited time whether the words appearing on the screen actually exist. The episode also offers various strategies to improve performance in this question type, such as paying attention to letter combinations, roots and affixes, trying to form sentences, and other methods, while reminding test-takers to be aware of common non-word error types. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of continuous practice.Brought to you by DET Practice, your one-stop Duolingo English Test practice platform.
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  • Duolingo English Test: A Convenient Choice
    This podcast discusses the Duolingo English Test (DET) as a convenient alternative to traditional English proficiency tests like TOEFL and IELTS. It highlights the various advantages of the DET, including the flexibility of taking the exam online anytime, anywhere, a shorter test duration, faster score reporting, and more affordable test fees. The podcast points out that the DET, through technological innovations such as adaptive testing, enhances test efficiency and user experience, offering a modern and convenient choice for test-takers with needs for studying abroad or career advancement.Brought to you by DET Practice, your one-stop Duolingo English Test prep platform.
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  • Duolingo English Test Boost: 10 Advanced Vocabulary Words to “Speak About the Photo” of Events and Gatherings
    Improve your “Speak About the Photo” answers on the Duolingo English Test. Use advanced adjectives to describe events and gatherings accurately. Brought to you by DET Practice, your one-stop Duolingo English Test prep platform.The text version and the DET “Speak About the Photo” sample question in the podcast can be found at: https://www.detpractice.com/det-advanced-vocabulary-speak-about-the-photo-6
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  • Duolingo English Test Prep Course: Writing Sample
    Welcome to the Duolingo English Test Prep Hub! In today's episode, we're diving deep into the writing section of the Duolingo English Test, equipping you with the skills and strategies you need to excel and achieve a high score.Are you feeling confused or overwhelmed by the Duolingo English Test writing sample? Do you want to learn how to craft essays that are well-developed, coherent, and demonstrate a wide range of vocabulary and grammatical complexity? If so, this podcast is designed just for you!In this episode, you’ll discover:General Scoring Criteria for DET Writing: We'll break down the key scoring criteria, including content, discourse coherence, lexis (vocabulary), and grammar, providing you with a clear understanding of what the test graders are looking for.Categorization of Writing Sample Questions: We'll categorize writing sample questions into descriptive, argumentative, and comparative questions, and provide effective strategies to tackle each type with confidence.Templates and Strategies for Answering Different Question Types: This podcast provides practical templates and sample answers for descriptive, argumentative, and comparative questions. These templates will guide you on how to effectively organize your content, develop your ideas, and use advanced vocabulary and grammar.Essential Tips for the Writing Sample: You'll learn essential tips such as writing as much as you can while maintaining quality, ensuring spelling and grammatical accuracy, and paying attention to punctuation to maximize your score.Practical Writing Techniques: We'll share actionable techniques to enhance your writing skills, such as how to understand the prompt, expand your ideas, and check your grammar and spelling.Whether you're a beginner preparing for the test or looking to further improve your writing skills, this podcast will provide you with the most practical and comprehensive guidance. So, let's begin your journey to writing success!Find the text-based version here: https://prep.detpractice.com/det-prep-course-writing-sample/
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Welcome to the Duolingo English Test Prep Hub, your go-to resource for mastering the Duolingo English Test! Whether you're aiming for a high score or just getting started, our episodes cover everything you need to succeed—from essential test-taking strategies and in-depth topic discussions to sample question analysis. With expert tips, practice sessions, and real-life success stories, we’ll help you navigate every section of the test with confidence. Tune in to improve your English skills and achieve your dream of studying abroad.
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