Duolingo

Here are few changes announced for Duolingo English Test 2025:

1. Fee Increased: Duolingo Fee for Indians is USD 70 (INR 6,000). Earlier, it was USD 55.
2. Dual Camera Requirement: You need to set up another camera which will record you and your computer screen.
3. AI Use: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now being used to enhance the assessment of a candidate's language proficiency more comprehensively.

In this type of question, test takers will have to choose the best answer for every missing word in a displayed sentence.

A passage will appear on their screens which will have various blank spaces. You will have to select the best word which you think would complete the sentence. Make sure that you've carefully read the complete sentence. Make sure of context clues in order to decide the best option.

Once you've filled in the blanks, read the entire completed sentence once again to see if it makes sense.   

Once your test has been graded and reviewed by the administrator, you will receive an email on the email id given by you at the time of registration.

Also, candidates can check their complete test history and results on Duolingo's official website by login through their account. The test report will contain one's overall score, section-wise score, comparison of the scores with those of others, and a breakdown of your performance in individual skill area. The validity of the Duolingo English Test Score is two years.

The Duolingo English Test measures the English language ability on a scale of 10 to 160 and is scored in 5-point increments. A higher score indicates a higher level of proficiency. It is further divided into four categories. The scoring system is computer-generated. Each of the sections is scored separately. Various universities and institutions across the world make use of the Duolingo English Test score for the purpose of admission as well as immigration purposes.

Yes! You can prepare for the Duolingo English Test in one month. It needs a well planned study plan. Here are some preparation tips for DET:

• Week 1: Understand the DET test format first and build foundational skills
• Week 2: Focus on vocabulary improvement by reading news articles, watching English videos.
• Week 3: Practice with mock tests to improve accuracy and time management
• Week 4: Conduct a final review, refine strategies, and take full-length practice tests

Yes, international students or applicants coming from countries whose first language is not English must prove their English language requirements at George Brown by submitting the scores of Duolingo, IELTS, PTE, and more. The Duolingo requirements along with other English language requirements

Yes, the University of Bedfordshire accepts Duolingo tests as a part of the English language test score requirement. Students who are from non-native English-speaking countries are required to provide proof of their English language proficiency. The tests accepted at the university are IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and Duolingo. Duolingo scores should be equivalent of the scores mentioned in the table.

English Language Requirements

For the students with Indian nationality, a minimum of 705 scores are required in 12th standard from a govt. recognised board

 In this, a question will appear on the test taker's screen to which he/she will have to respond in minimum 50 words. So one has to first read the question and then write about it. Once the timer begins, instructions for this question will be displayed. Take your time and make sure you give the best possible reply to what is asked. How many words have you used will appear below the text box. Also, the test taker won't be able to press 'next' until they have written a total of 50 words atleast.

In this a picture will appear on the test taker's screen. He/she will then have to speak about the same for a minimum of 30 seconds. The instructions along with the picture will be displayed for 20 seconds on the screen after which it will switch to the record screen. If recorded earlier, you may press 'next' in order to advance further yourself. This exercise is best answered when one describes the picture as if explaining it to a person who cannot see the image.