Top Duolingo English Test Speaking Topics: Answers, Tips and Pattern

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Raj Vimal
Assistant Manager Editorial
Updated on Oct 24, 2025 12:46 IST

Duolingo English Test is a popular alternatives to IELTS and PTE. It assesses how well your fluency in English. Practice with different Duolingo speaking topics to improve your speaking skills. This will also help you in the writing section.

Duolingo Speaking Topics

What are the most common Duolingo Speaking Topics? If you plan to take test, learn about topics you may get in speaking part. Your personal experience and how you communicate will be tested during speaking section. You can book the Duolingo English Test whenever you like.

Use online tools and apps to practice your speaking skills. In this article, we will share common Duolingo Speaking Topics, sample answers, and useful tips.

Table of contents
  • Duolingo English Test Speaking Topics 2025
  • Duolingo Speaking Questions and Answers
  • Duolingo English Test Pattern 2025

Duolingo English Test Speaking Topics 2025

It is known to all that Duolingo does not announce the list of speaking topics publicly. However, you can anticipate a range of subjects. Some common topics are:

  • What is your hobby?
  • Which sport do you like and why?
  • Describe your favourite animal.
  • Which film did you watch recently?
  • What advice would you give to your younger version?

Apart from these common questions, you should practice some other Duolingo speaking topics mentioned in the table below:

Duolingo English Test Speaking Sample Topics 2025

Food

Art & Aesthetics

Business

Family

Student Life

Childhood

Studies

Future

Friends

Government

Hobbies

Language (or any other subject)

Movies

Music

School / University

Sports & Entertainment

Technology

Science

Travelling

Nature

Weather

Work

Books

Culture

Duolingo Speaking Questions and Answers

In this section of the article, we will look at Duolingo speaking questions and answers.

  • Duolingo Speaking Sample Topic 1: Talk About Your Favourite Restaurant in City.
  • Where is it located?
  • Which type of food do they offer?
  • How often do you go there?
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Sample Answer 1: My favourite restaurant is Cafe Camellia, located in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It serves the colourful spirit of the Gulf Coast using the best locally sourced foods from New York and a menu based on Southern traditions.

Cafe Camellia is known for its authentic Southern cooking and dishes like prawns and grits, fried pickled green tomatoes, red beans and rice, etc. and beverages that include wine, sweet tea, and different cocktails.

Also, Read:

Duolingo English Test Eligibility

Duolingo Registration

Duolingo English Test Question Papers

DET Results

Duolingo Speaking Sample Topic 2: Describe Your Graduation Subject

  • What is it?
  • Why did you enjoy studying it?
  • How long have you studied it?
  • What is its importance for you?

Sample Answer 2: The subject I studied in my graduation was Chemical Engineering. The creation and manufacture of products using chemical processes is the focus of the field of chemical engineering. Chemical engineers provide tools, methods, and procedures for mixing, compounding, and processing chemicals as well as for refining raw materials.

Duolingo English Test Pattern 2025

Before we move to Duolingo speaking questions, aspirants need to know the Duolingo English Test pattern. Here are some important points:

  • DET does not have long questions such as the IELTS or TOEFL.
  • Your reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills will be assessed.
  • It is an adaptive test that adjusts based on your responses. If you keep answering correctly, questions will become more complex and will fetch you a higher score.

The table given below provides an overview of the DET exam pattern:







Head

Details

Mode of Exam

Online

Total Sections

2

Total Time

60 minutes

Question Types

Objective and Descriptive

Exam Pattern

  • Introduction (5 minutes)
  • Adaptive Test (45 minutes)
  • Writing and Speaking Sample (10 minutes)

Pattern of DET Speaking Section 

When it comes to the Speaking section of the Duolingo English Test, the following are the speaking tasks that a student needs to complete:

  • Picture Description (1)
  • Independent Speaking Tasks (3) = With written prompts (2) + With auditory (listening) prompt (1)

In simple words, these speaking tasks are of three types:

  • Speak about the photo: You will receive a question and a photo for 20 seconds. Some of the Duolingo speaking topics include animals, nature, buildings, people, situations, etc.
  • Read then speak: In this section, candidates will receive a prompt that is supposed to be read, and the questions have to be answered. Moreover, candidates will have 20 seconds to prepare their answers. This section is similar to the IELTS Cue Card.

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Q:   How to get good marks in Duolingo Speaking section?
A:

Before you start preparation for Duolingo Speaking section, it is important that you be confident and focus on fluency and clarity. Also, avoid grammatical errors. Here are some tips that you should follow for good marks:

  • Practice regulary with apps or fluent English speakers
  • Enrich your English vocabulary
  • Record yourself during practice and analyze your mistakes
  • Practice speaking on new topics more confidently
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