4 Commonly Broken Rules on the Duolingo English Test

Today we are discussing a tough topic - Duolingo English Test rules and requirements! Because taking an online test is different than being in a test center, there are several rules and requirements you MUST follow in order for your results to be certified by our expert (human!) proctors. Vanessa, a manager on the Duolingo English Test proctoring team, joins Caroline to talk about the 4 most commonly broken rules on the Duolingo English Test. We'll also give our best tips and tricks on how to avoid common mistakes or accidental rule breaking. Follow this advice for your best chance at achieving a certified test!
00:00 Intro
00:35 Looking away from the screen
01:47 Using external programs
03:05 Not alone in a quiet, private room
04:09 Using prepared or memorized answers
Resources mentioned:
FAQ: testcenter.zendesk.com/hc/en-...
DET Support: Chat them using the orange "Help" button on englishtest.duolingo.com.
Closing external programs video: • Avoid this common mist...
Duolingo English Test practice test: englishtest.duolingo.com/quick
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[@feni_1553]

Tips for certified DETs: 1. Home alone 2. End everything in Task Manager (or taskkill command in CMD if you want to be super cool) 3. Close all other browser tabs 4. Make the browser fullscreen 5. KEEP YOUR FRICKIN FACE IN THE WEBCAM (which is streamed directly to teachers) 6. Empty your room, all you need is your computer, internet and your brain

[@fhorlashey]

Can you please explain point number 2 more

[@vicavanna1403]

The curse of the mouse is struggleee

[@abdulvelasquez3008]

Man, I followed everything, but my neighbour's dog started barking when I was doing the interactive conversation thing

[@amaerukaoru]

I tried all of these and got an invalid 😭😭😭

[@EnglishTestPreparation]

This is awesome! A great video to share with all future test-takers. Thank you DET team!

[@adityagaikwad___]

Gave the test at 1:30 am to have it quiet all around, was extremely nervous. But the test was an incredible experience! Luckily got 155. :)

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

That's a smart strategy to have total privacy! Congratulations!! 👏👏👏

[@Kalashnikova_Val]

Wow! This is amazing result! Congrats ✨

[@adityagaikwad___]

@@DuolingoEnglishTest Thank you 😇🙏

[@adityagaikwad___]

@@Kalashnikova_Val Thanks! 😃

[@pagadalaisaac7985]

bro can u help me in getting 130

[@narayanthakor93]

This message reaches someone willing to listen and address my concerns. I am writing with a heavy heart and a sense of disappointment, as I strongly suspect that Duolingo English Test is engaging in unfair practices during the evaluation of candidates' results. Over the past few attempts, I have received unjustified allegations leading to the invalidation of my test results. These accusations have left me feeling as though I am being taken advantage of, and I cannot help but wonder if there is a hidden motive behind this recurring pattern. The nature of these allegations and their frequency raise serious doubts about the integrity of the evaluation process. It seems apparent that Duolingo may be using these false reasons to invalidate results as a means to generate revenue. By coercing candidates into retaking the test, the organization can capitalize on their need to prove their language proficiency. This practice not only raises ethical concerns but also deeply damages the trust candidates place in the Duolingo English Test. As a candidate who genuinely follows the rules and regulations of the test, I am disheartened to believe that my efforts are being undermined by dubious tactics. Instead of receiving a fair evaluation of my language skills, I feel as though I am being manipulated into purchasing the test multiple times under false pretenses. I urge Duolingo to reevaluate its test evaluation process and provide transparency in handling candidates' results. Unnecessary allegations and unfair practices only serve to tarnish your reputation and create mistrust among test-takers. It is in everyone's best interest, including Duolingo, to maintain a fair and honest assessment system.

[@DOWNTOWN1614]

I agree.

[@husamal-kuran731]

Additionally, the test footage cannot be reviewed by the test taker or a neutral third party. And the decision cannot be appealed.

[@samuellai1908]

The practice test doesn't warn me that I violate the rules. And while I was taking the test, I always put my face and my vision on the screen; and 2 days later, it could not be certified. In other words, the rules are way too abundant and strict, and I want this test to lessen the chance of violation in the future.

[@muhammadusmanahmed7564]

Same happen with me, I attempt 3 times and get the same invalid results

[@walissonlopesdasilva9780]

I tried 4 times! Its a SCAM!!

[@MicalImbukwa]

I tried two times, and my results were invalidated.

[@tobeact4872]

​@@MicalImbukwahey so what did you later do?

[@lucianaalmeida5666]

Same with my husband that’s so frustrating he has taken twice and he’s taking the third but we don’t know what’s the real problem he follows all the rules 😢

[@itsjust_marv]

I wrote the test a week ago and I was pretty nervous when I got a mail that my results were in. I took the test at home when nobody was around to ensure the environment remains quiet. Although I had glitches in my computer I still aced the test. I got a 135❤

[@zerixor8134]

I took the duolingo english test after feeling scammed by toefl where i, due to some technical difficulties, could not take the test. But after hearing the stories of people getting their tests invalidated i was really scared and nervous while taking the test to the point where i focused more on looking at the screen than the actual questions. Luckily my test got certified on my first attempt with a score of 150/160. Although I would like to offer some feedback about the test. More specifically about the rule that you cannot look away from your screen, because focusing on the screen for a whole hour can be incredibly difficult, especially for people like me who instinctually looks away when i think or speak. Therefore i think a good alternative would be to do something similar to what toefl does with their home edition where you have to show the proctor a 360 degree view of your room/testing area before the test starts. That way the proctors can make sure that there are not any other materials within the test area that test takers could use to cheat on the test and it would allow you to be more lenient with people looking away from the screen.

[@sanataqdees1335]

If your results got invalidated because you were “reading your responses” from somewhere or “didn’t look at the screen” for too long. Keep the following things in mind. I got my results invalidated twice. These are the things I did to get the valid result, the third time. 1. Take the test at night, so it is all quiet. 2. Keep your laptop at your arms’ length, so they can see more of the background. I was literally fully stretching my arms to write but the first two times I had the laptop near, my results were invalidated. Also, if you keep the laptop at arms length, the camera doesn't pick every slight eye movement and there are less chances of your results getting invalidated 3.Make sure that the camera is exactly at the level of your eyes and you are in the center of the frame. Use a scale to check that the camera is exactly at your eye level. Put something under your laptop if the camera is not the eyes’ level. 4. Also, I sat with a window in the background, so they could see all the reflection in the back and make sure there was no one around. You can keep a mirror in the back as well. 5. MOST IMPORTANT: close your eyes during the speaking sections or whenever you are not doing a task on screen. Just close your eyes, and speak so they know nobody is helping you out in any which way. whenever I had to take a break (after I was done with a question and there was still time left) and during the speaking sections, I closed my eyes. 6. You don’t have to look at the camera at all, only at screen. 7. Make a new login account on your computer, only for the test and use the app to take the test. So, there is nothing running in the background.

[@paullacatos2870]

if you pay for the test and get your results invalidated do you have to pay again?

[@RahimaTheGreat]

@@paullacatos2870yes

[@JuvenalMena]

@@paullacatos2870 you may submit an appeal.

[@aimansaeed8064]

Kindly plz tell me that i gave test and they said it is uncertify because i had external material with me but i had nothing with me so why they said that

[@sanataqdees1335]

@@paullacatos2870 Many times, they give you another chance without you paying more. But it gets invalidated again, you usually have to pay again. You can always appeal and there are chances that they might give you another chance.

[@sumaiya.alansar]

I was concerned about breaking the rules by mistake but it is pretty simple, just do as said in the intrusions and don't take your eyes form the screen, it should be fine, thank you team for your great work!

[@kabirnoori5043]

please, stop deceiving people. I got my score 4 houts ago, and during the test, I wasn't at the screen more than 2 minutes. especially, during the speaking sample, I stopped talking at the 2nd minute, and looked away for 30 seconds. surprisingly, my test was certified however I wanted to become invalid to retake the test ( because I wasn't satisfied with the way my test was going). so, please stop deceiving test takers. my score was 135

[@Abdul_Halim462]

Thanks a lot for most very very important information. As beginner I need this information very much. I will have prepare with your rules. Thanks Again

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

Thank you! But of luck on the test!

[@layloabsamatova5462]

​@@DuolingoEnglishTestThanks for your work. The video was helpul during the test . Let me express my dissatisfaction with a result that i received today. That was my second attempt . For the first time the result came "uncertified" you looked away where i didn't. The help team suggested to retake , it was not a big deat to me for no additional cost so i retook. For my astonishment, the second result came with the same message. Now i cannot give for appeal my result as the help team gave me one more chance which im not willing to take. I know there are many cheaters but not me. Please, give me answer

[@erdmanhuseyn]

This is the worst exam in my life. I took the test 7 times and did not get my results certified for the following rules and regulations “Don’t look far away from the screen blah blah.” Ha ha, I am educating people on what Duolingo is. I know some people in my country cheat during exams; however, their results are certified. When it comes to me, despite the fact I follow all the rules and stare at the screen, they always send a cliche message. I lost all my respect. I can teach some people what the rules are for Duolingo. It is a shame for them.

[@lifestylewithshalsmunjal1775]

At last how u cleared

[@jozefkvokacka8433]

I was disqualified because I had paper and pen on my table. During the test I did not look at that paper which is recorded. Was I tested for algebra or English language? Why Duolingo does not have live proctors who would remind me what objects they do not want to see on my table or around me? This approach is unfair and because refund it not possible, I consider this service as FRAUD.

[@anielybntserpa]

I totally agree with you! I brought 2 tests in Duolingo and they told that I broke the rules of the tests. I used only ONE of the Two tests and now I can't use the other tests and I can't be refunded. Duolingo this is absurd. You are a fraud.

[@shaonmostafij]

Hello, DET team, I think it is irony that you guess some speaking response is memorised or scripted! I gave the test and faced the issue to make my score uncertified. Even though I responded the speaking part instantly, but really confused how it considered as nemorised answer. It also left me in big trouble, I am not sure how I will respond in the coming speaking module. Is it considered from the answered texts or some gesture from the speaking video. I am not sure wheather I closed my eyes during some speaking. Waiting for your response.

[@MicalImbukwa]

I was in my room alone, but still, you didn't certify my test. You claimed that I got assistance in answering my written tests. I was in the freaking room alone!!!!!! I am so disappointed!

[@HossainMdMofazzel-xc8jo]

thanks for info, is this allow take DET test via Smart phones?

[@remonmagdy7295]

Please, how to disable all programs that may Interrupt me while l taking the test ?

[@leesinagbi3927]

Hello! About the no phones allowed, I actually use the hotspot on my phone for my Laptop to access the internet. What should someone like me do in this condition?

[@Kalashnikova_Val]

Hey! I received my result today: 125. Not the best score ever but should be enough for my universities👍🏻 Thanks a lot for your videos. It’s very helpful to have official source of information ❤️

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

Thanks so much for this comment Valeriya and congratulations on your result! 🧡

[@me_hanics]

Did you get accepted? I believe most unis accept 100+

[@Kalashnikova_Val]

@@me_hanics I will apply for the next winter semester. Unfortunately, I still had to take IELTS because DET is not so common in Germany and I was very limited in my choice of universities. My IELTS result is 7, what is actually an equivalent for 130 for the DET, so at least we know now that DET is pretty accurate 😀

[@blackdiamond2322]

@@DuolingoEnglishTest Why i got invalid result even i follow all the rules.

[@amanvahora4330]

​@@me_hanics😅

[@gulkaaliyeva1990]

Im going to have DET right now,and do hope i will succeed after 4th disappointments.

[@helenfiedler4449]

Did you have to pay for this forth test?

[@meprivar7609]

Did u succeed

[@farzadsafi8830]

Please provide a video concerning the registration process. I'm confused, will I show my ID card just at the beginning of the test? Actually, my PC camera is not so HD, and my face I think would'nt be so visible to the Proctor. What should i do? Should I also need an HD camera?

[@ayushrosh]

Duolingo team , it is really getting difficult to get a certified result. Please make some other arrangements to know about violations correctly or make some arrangements at Prometric centres

[@vascowashington2659]

I think the same

[@tariqulislamsani7230]

@@vascowashington2659yes! Really difficult 😥

[@lisabootsma5341]

So what about looking at the keyboard to type? My Ukrainian student can touch type on a Cyrillic keyboard, but is not very good with the American keyboard yet. Are the proctors reasonable about this?

[@abdullahalnoman1925]

I want to know that sometime I speak a sentence more than 2 times in the speaking section. If I do so than will you banned my exam results? Or will it give a effects on my marks?Please let me know.

[@user-yx1vg1qv8v]

below the screen camera on laptop is allowed??? please answer me because i have below the camera laptop and i am going to write the exam in few days....

[@romenmagar8204]

Helo,I gave my test with external keyboard but I used only one although my test is uncertified. Why?

[@nerminquliyeva5480]

Taking an exam in the morning, and I want to know if making a spelling mistake in a word when describing a picture or writing an essay affects my overall score.?

[@cloudology7543]

When I'm trying to give test with external web cam its Don't support in Duolingo exam. How can Can I support with external web cam?

[@saharnoori1710]

Thank you for the information. I have heard from someone that putting a mirror behind you is a good way to demonstrate that you are alone in the room and honest with your answers. Am I allowed to do so?

[@DavidAPena-xr6ic]

I agree with everything.... except the fact that there is NO LINUX SUPPORT 😢😭😭😭. I know that we are the smallest group out there...but it would be so cool if I could take the DET from my Linux desktop. Thanks Duo.

[@alinuralom8532]

great lesson

[@pinekulteera4489]

Hello. I just finished taking my duo lingo test it was hard I kinda take a bit of a glance when I was thinking is that okay but when I know myself I come back quick ?

[@muhammadfawadzahir2915]

I got it 120-Overall score in my DET but my production Score is 85. Am I eligible for taking admission in university?... One thing another there is a rumors on KZbin that the Canadian embassy don't accept DUOLINGO for the visa purpose rather if you apply through Non-SDS but the reject.. please comment on the above mentioned verdict..

[@adilkiyani9905]

My result ni show I recv email for Duolingo team 1 rule break but test time my full focus laptop screen and keyboard I m not any movement but now I apeal and tell everything.can review my test or not after apeal?

[@noopursaxena3151]

Hi I wanted to know can we use wired headphones for speaking & listening section in this dulingo test. Plz advise

[@munirkapadia2164]

No.

[@MTYT30]

Is that okay to having apps in laptop or everything have deleted from laptop? If I am not deleting apps is that any problem during the test. However I am not using during the test

[@user-ow1zv4uc6w]

Can they unblock or give a second chance if the account has been blocked?

[@bismaasif7776]

Did my best.. still they said i looked here n there n this was 2nd time theu didn't ceritified. My college deadline is near its 30 april

[@devrajchauhan3719]

Can they give 2nd chance if I got this msg because my friends entered in my room > Your Duolingo English Test could not be certified, and you are not permitted to test again. Not even the on requests…any chances??

[@darechaehayat]

Can you tell how much distance of camera should be far from face?

[@parassaxenamad]

I took DET twice in last last week both the time the test got rejected and reason was environment not private , For this in both attempts I make sure my room was private , i closed the door , took test around 2:00 AM in night even shut down devices that make white sound but still my exam attempts where rejected , I need my score as I am applying for University and deadlines are closing in , if possible how to make sure that environment is private I am following all the suggestion mentioned on site but still my attempts are rejected and reason is very general what to do to make sure that my next attempt isnt be rejected specially regarding the private environment issue .

[@jokerresurrection899]

Have you got your result?

[@christy3668]

Did anyone's exam got rejected by written section error .If so please help how to avoid it.

[@ghg3985]

Can we laptop charger during this test. Please reply?

[@aswathama8737]

If During the speaking section, it was evident you were reading a response that had been written out. This is not permitted. Your response cannot be prepared in any way and must be candid in order to receive a certified result. You must test again. This kind of error pop up so can i give speaking test with closed eyes.

[@evek.9022]

This test is a pain. Took the test 3 times but was still uncertified.

[@ayushrosh]

Same happened with me thrice. I have appealed and Duolingo has given me another chance

[@evek.9022]

@@ayushrosh I also appealed. Did the test for the 4th time but still got uncertified. I gave up. Good luck to you.

[@ayushrosh]

@Eve K. I have to go for it once more. Thanks let's see what happens but its a real headache and my admission is getting delayed

[@WhitneyDorothy]

​@@ayushroshhow do you appeal. Do you email them or? I've done mine thrice and all I'm being told is invalid

[@tobeact4872]

​@@WhitneyDorothywhat did you later do?

[@tradingtalk456]

The keyboard of my laptop is not works can I use external keyboard?

[@mehreganzokaei9686]

There is a problem if I look at the keyboard when I am typing and completing the writing section?

[@pixelperfect1]

I was concerned regarding the identification process. I have both my National ID card and passport. My passport is extended, and the extension sticker is attached to the back of the page. Would that create any problem for me or not because it is still valid, but I believe I can only show one side of my passport? Or the other way, can I process the identification process with my national ID card? Thanks in advance.

[@SoeMinThan-kc5ns]

Hello, If I happen to click window key incidentally during the test. Is it could be uncertified?

[@jennelyntabat4114]

Thanks for this video. Due to poor eyesight, can the test taker zoom out the screen before taking the test?

[@p.4009]

While speaking on speaking part, do we need to look at the screen, or the camera?

[@rohitmakvana5334]

I am not able to type without looking at keyboard , is that okay ?

[@sahithyakariveda246]

It's said that I have interacted with external device or writting assistant software so test is not certified but there is no apps running in my laptop in background i have cross checked and i don't have apps like gramerly what's the reason behind the result then?

[@archanabanjara3124]

I have followed everything, and still, there is not certified on my email. I spent $118 until now. I am so fed up. I did duolingo because it was cheaper than others, but what's the point. Every program was shut like they showed here in this video. I am so frustrated now. Because of these problems, I may not get into my grad school anymore because I have been expecting my results within these days. Now I don't have energy to this. I did so well on all my exams, and still, I didn't get anything.

[@akhil369]

Same thing happened with me felt like wasted my money!!.

[@arulmozhi02]

Can we connect mobile hotspot to write duolingo english test?

[@kuuchan9823]

I often say "uhh" or "umm" while thinking about words on the spot whenever I'm nervous, is that okay? oh I also run out of things to say in the middle before I can proceed to the next question :((

[@hemanth_chowdary111]

ii my score is uncertified for 3 by stating we couldn't confirm that you have completed writing sections indipendently.why i'm getting the mail like thsi how to solve this problem.

[@vedangiacharya7898]

Hey i gave my exam three time and i got invalid result with same issue that ,you have another program running. Actually nothing is there in background i check everything before giving exam i really dont know how to give exam ..plz help me what can i do to get result.

[@user-qo1pn1ep9w]

You gave details about all issues but not really about the one for which many legit students are suffering. We couldn't proof that you have done the written section independently. The "Learn More" section has suggestion which really doesn't help to avoid this. Would strongly recommend to do a video on this particular issue. I know many will get benefitted if you truly can state what to exactly maintain to avoid this issue

[@sravanbob]

i was planning to give the test but here is the problem that i sometimes gaze my face to memorize what i say which is not gazing directly to webcam how do i over come this?

[@Thetelltales506]

Hey Caroline ,, thanks for the video and i do have a strange question ,, am living in a place where electricity can be so tricky and we have an external power supply but if the electricity goes off while am taking the test for a moment the lights will goes off too , its only for a second but i am pretty sure Duolingo team wont be able to see me for that 1 second. Would it be a problem? is it possible for to get a quick response ? I would love to take the test today.

[@Thetelltales506]

Can I get a reply please

[@muhammadakmal1445]

The test will be ended up with invalid certificate.

[@purisacristiwi4287]

Dear Duolingo, this is my last chance to apply for the scholarship before the application day closes. Please fix this issue and certify my 3rd test because I followed all the rules😭

[@vanilla-jk2lt]

any updates?

[@ppsclecturerpreparations1578]

Any update

[@keneokeke2429]

Please, I need help with the "Reading practice section" On the test day, it was a little slow moving from one blank column to the other, unlike other sections. Please is this peculiar to me? The letters take time to appear I just had to be a little slow while typing and deleting. Please 🙏 any advice, it's frustrating.

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

HI Kene, sorry to hear about this and thanks for the feedback. Did you reach out to our support team?

[@keneokeke2429]

@@DuolingoEnglishTest Thanks the concern; I couldn't locate the icon your were describing. If I could get a link, that will be helpful.

[@lucifernahar7552]

I took the test today but I got a popup message three times "we don't have access to your camera and microphone". However, everything is ok and I lose my 3 times please give me a chance again.

[@kayoderufus7744]

Pls i want to ask if i can take the test on my smart phone, is there any disadvantages to use mobile phone to take the test. Thank you

[@nmerichukwu8242]

Can I use a modem for internet connection

[@shivaharishsivakumar7040]

I have a problem with my WiFi so can I use mobile hotspot for Duolingo test , the internet speed is very good

[@sebastianprosteder1547]

Hi, my test was rejected due to allegedly ‘unallowed use of another program, software or window during the test’, but I didn't open any other software besides the test itself. I even tried to close any possible background software, that might have been interfering with the test, over the task menu. I cannot imagine why my test was rejected. Can you give me any clue what might have happened that my test wasn't verified?

[@diameetinternetfriends1340]

It is a scam test, Friday I did the test, Sunday night (do they even work on Sundays?) I got a message that I used proofreading, to help me which isn't true, just for one second I pressed wrong English to Pinyin shortcut and quickly reset it, if the team watches the whole video they can see I didn't use any aid. I sent application and system logs they don't reply and they banned me from retesting. It seems to me they have a very small team not active most of the time and everything is automated. I tried to call them five times, sent three emails and also no reply. The worst company in the history of mankind. Complete and utter garbage. Don't do this test, your money will be gone and they will try to find faux reasons to take your money and not give you any results. The people who reply positively are probably paid actors.

[@novitasianturi274]

What software did u access?

[@mohammedmoosa4128]

Same problem I faced is invalid results. I was alone in my room writing Duolingo test but they are saying u have violated the rule it is my third attempt

[@christy3668]

You have to turn off every apps in startup apps settings,Then uninstall antivirus in your system,Then turn off all notification in notification settings.

[@sayedabbashassanzada735]

Bow about the kind od microphone to use?

[@mohammadazam1823]

I took the test 3 times 1st time the test was invalid stating that i opened another application even though i didn't😟 2nd time again the test result was invalid stating that I looked away for extended time And 3rd time the test was invalid again stating that i read from a written response, but i looked at the camera directly during speaking. 😩😕 This isn't fair, and the application deadline for universities are closing next week. I have been taking these tests for a week now. I am frustrated and i can't understand what to do next. I want the certified result and my chances are over. Perhaps the last test can be evaluated again. Help me pls😢😢

[@pardhu233]

I took the test 6 times but results were always uncertified. They are saying different different reasons. I am writtend the exam at 3am morning but results were uncertify.i am really felt low due to results.because exam questions are changing we didn't know how much score we can get.they are not giving results but giving retake chances for every attempt. I am taken the exam for getting results quickly but still i have not got but 20 days completed nearly.i am not done any malpractice but every attempt they are saying different type reasons.

[@Kumushicooray]

"During the speaking section, it was evident you were reading a response that had been written out. This is not permitted. Your response cannot be prepared in any way and must be candid in order to receive a certified result. You must test again." I received this massage twice. but I don't do that kind of thing during my speaking test. Now I want to do my test again. What should I do for this?

[@kkreddykkreddy.kk912]

same problem i am also looking for best answer could you please suggest me

[@Kumushicooray]

@@kkreddykkreddy.kk912 Hi, Sorry for hear about that! Don't give up! you need to do it again. because I did my test 7 times. 6 times I got my test result is not permitted massage. After that I focused the webcam directly during the entire exam without any movement (as a robot) and maintained the natural vocal rhythm. Finally I got my valid result. It's 105 and 120. So, I wish you the best! I know how hard it is. But don't give up!

[@nooriaalihassani]

Hi dear, yesterday I did a doulingo test. They did not verify my identity. So, they sent me a link to take the photos of my ID. As much as that I take photos. It doesn't accept. It says repacked.

[@sterzz_wargiz]

can we use a Bluetooth external speaker for the test? my laptop speaker is poor. please guide me to achieve a minimum of 90 in production. I am unable to achieve the minimum in production pls help me.

[@user-zd5rz9kd6t]

I m not satisfied with the test rules. I passed an exam without using any program, I was alone in the room and during the test time I was looking only at the monitor, however my test was cancelled by the reason of allegedly I looked away from the screen for an extended period of time. I`m so disappointed ((

[@MicalImbukwa]

I am also very disappointed. They claimed I got assistance when I was in the room alone.

[@tobeact4872]

​@@MicalImbukwaplease what did you later do? Did you write it again?

[@Irankunda_]

why i can't get my certificate, i tried 3 times and your authority told me i opened the platforms. me i my part i don't open none platform and i don't understand why ?

[@mehreganzokaei9686]

If the wallpaper in my room has a special design, for example, the Eiffel Tower, there is a problem?

[@user-hf7xs1cs8i]

Always my test was uncertified because of my speaking test. I am so frustrated i don't know what to do. I gave my best while giving the test but also they uncertified my exam.Why doing this? At least you have to give low score instead saying uncertified or invalid.

[@marinara4831]

I took the exam once and I got certified. Do not wander you eye and look outside the screen. Disengage your mouse, use your touchpad. You might accidentally elbow your mouse into oblivion. Boom, fail.

[@kaungtun7113]

As a person who cannot help but look around the surrounding when speaking, can I close my eyes while taking the test, especially during the speaking sample?

[@omararshadsiddiq8117]

I took the test 3 times and every time it was uncertified. 1) First it stated that I was not alone in the room, however I was alone throughout the test, nobody was home just my parrot making sounds in the other room. The Door was closed but still you know how shrill the birds sound. 2) The mouse slide and went up while I was typing and error pop up came in that pointer moved out of the window. I did not click anywhere neither did I close the application but still it was cancelled. 3) Now for the third time I retook and still it is not certified because "looked away from the screen for an extended period of time" I am really disheartened and shattered because I have limited time for my application and my tests are being rejected for something that I have not done. I have been loyal and honest with the test rules and requirements but don't know how to prove my point 😢😢

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

Hi Omar, are you in communication with our support team?

[@omararshadsiddiq8117]

@@DuolingoEnglishTest yes. I just contacted the customer support & they said that i have not been looking at the screen & asked me to retake the test. I retook the test again, my eyes got dried, started itching but I didn't look away from the screen. I tried to look at the screen as much as possible.

[@mamidalasaiprakash2369]

Maam i have also same problem i can say blindly my eyes don’t went ratherthan screen and camera

[@mamidalasaiprakash2369]

@@DuolingoEnglishTest i have same problem like I don’t see out of screen in my test but duolingo english test telling i was seen looking long way i was taken test already but it showns retake I don’t have time.it is one of the worst english test i everyseen

[@CarniFlex1]

yeah same problem happened with me, i don't know is it reviewed by real humans or by AI because human's can understand the efforts and honesty we are putting during test. i got rejected because of it was saying i was looked away from screen for long periods but the fact i was sticking my eyes only on screen.

[@donj49]

My power supply went off twice about 2minutes during the test before coming back on will that affect me....pls help with answers

[@a.b4595]

Don't let negative comments deter you from taking the test. I followed all the guidelines, closed my eyes during the speaking section, and scored 135 on my first attempt. This test is valid; those reporting invalid results may not be following instructions or might be using unfair means. Trust the process, go through the rules, and practice, and you will get valid test results. You have got this!

[@zakiaharoon2518]

can we look at keyboard while writing for a long time for a thinking process?

[@tobeact4872]

Wait wtf, I was opening my eyes wide open while speaking

[@agostinhomaiadossantos9018]

Please help me, I'm in trouble with English intermediate learning. It's just only section 4 then finish the lesson, can't go on or keep going the lesson but the only option is to come back and repeat again what's done. It's not motivated to keep learning in this way. Please anybody can explain to me here. Are there any other options to keep going for the lesson?

[@mr.imran147]

What about sneezing while exam ?

[@blackdiamond2322]

I took the test 6 times every time I got invalid result. 4 times i got the security issue. But i don’t use any other program and no one in that room at test time. I already spent a lot of money and time for the test. Please give a valid result. It's frustrating when i follow the rules after I get an invalid result and the people who cheat they even get a valid result.Hopefully Duolingo will give me a valid result without working for business $$. I will never spend a single amount of Money for the Duolingo test. Cause they just give me invalid results and don't provide good customer service at all.

[@lifestylewithshalsmunjal1775]

At last kya hua phir

[@ekorsakova06]

Hello everyone, please tell me if I can say something in my own language (not in English) during the test. Like I'm talking to myself. Or you can consider it that I'm talking to someone.

[@arifinsifath4933]

I took my exam last week. But my result came invalid for a simple reason. The reason was, As far as I can remember, I pressed the keyboard 1/2 time during the exam when it was not necessary to press the keyboard. It is a natural problem. Cause I didn't do it on purpose. Perhaps, the pressure on the hand is mistakenly applied while doing the hand massage. And that's why they are band my account. So now what should i do?

[@wakedwolf7021]

So you did say that don't prepared in advance..so what about the Pro Luke? Because I'm watching his videos for the preparation

[@moemyintthan336]

Hello, I have a question, if I need to join hotspot with my phone which is kept away from the place I am taking, is the test certified or uncertified?

[@OyinkansolaEyisanmi]

Hey. Did you end up using your hotspot?

[@rgroesman]

Hi, how are you? In this video you, in the last rule, you say that we don't prepare any answer and not memorize anything. But there are a lot of rules in English language that you need to memorize, yer or yes. What do you mean with "no memorize anything"? Thanks. Regards.

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

Hi! Good question. So the memorization tip is in regards to memorizing entire paragraphs or templates for spoken responses. Of course, memorizing vocabulary, grammar rules, and much more is part of learning a language! But oftentimes we see test takers who recite word-for-word responses to speaking questions that they have memorized from test prep websites, and this is not allowed. Your response must be original and relevant to the task. We are looking for your ability to respond spontaneously to a question, since this is the type of language skill you'll need in an academic setting. Hope this helps clarify!

[@subashbelbase8594]

​@@DuolingoEnglishTestHow can we speak the relevant things without even thinking or memorizing something? Even native english speaker need to think and memorize. Is it fair to all those test takers who belong to the countries where english is not their primary language not to get certified their test result just because they didn't speak spontaneously without memorizing anything? Deduction of score for over thinking and memorizing instead of disqualifying would definitely reduce the frustration and depression of test takers who are going through this particular issue for multiple times.

[@doggavinay]

I am not accepting these invalid results. I'm sitting in front of the camera with my shoulders raised. You can check the videos, and you can share the proofs of my exams to see where I made mistakes. While I am working as a delivery boy and have paid the fee, it is my humble request that you I want my results.

[@vision7864]

Why we wouldn't allow to use phrase in the test?

[@singhsuraj068]

My test gets invalidate reason that I looked away from the screen for the extended time of period but I just looked down while typing and I recived this issue 5 times. I thik Duolingo should look into this issue or provide us right way to resolve this problem. I also reported this issue with support chat but unfortunately they were not able to help me out.

[@singhsuraj068]

@@DuolingoEnglishTest I attempted the test again last week but I got the same results saying that you looked away from the screen for extended periods of time. This is a serious issue from Duolingo. No help from Duolingo team

[@diameetinternetfriends1340]

@@singhsuraj068 it's a scam test, and they don't check test it's machine checked

[@abirakbar8885]

@@DuolingoEnglishTest I also faced the same problem twice that I looked away from the screen...please check this

[@evek.9022]

@@diameetinternetfriends1340 really a scam test

[@sagarpokhrel7816]

I am not good at typing on laptop so i used to see keyboard often . Is that valid while giving test?

[@zakki4408]

yes

[@mamidalasaiprakash2369]

Hello maam I have taken test already but the duolingo send me the mail of looking out of screen really i dont see anything . They send me again retake again i got same option what to do how many times do i take this. I thought duolingo is one of the best and fast result but they don’t deserve it maam . I wrote 2 times still it shows same reasons what to do ???

[@mamidalasaiprakash2369]

What to do now how many time i should take if i done wrong i will accept the mistake but I don’t have any mistake but it shows once again the same its is wrost experience i ever

[@zakki4408]

test scores will be given by human or machine?

[@kamraankhan5110]

Hello Ma'am....As we are indian if the electricity got disconnected there is huge chances while on exam should we use Mobile wifi

[@alinamelnik5982]

Can I just ask something, I know is not allowed to have notes during the test,but the sentences what you have to listen and write what you heard are to long,I understand What it says, but it's impossible to remember thos phrase,is like I have to play once to write one part and after to listen second part and to write this, but in practice test you can hear this phrase just once...I'm so confused

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

Hi Alina. Do you mean the "Listen and Type" question? You have two replays of the sentence after the first time you hear it. You can replay it by clicking on the orange speaker icon to the left of the question. This should work on the practice test as well, just tested it out to make sure!

[@vinitakapoor7158]

I gave DET exam at least 3 times but all the time my test is uncertified and reason was reading the response but I had no anything with me and I was focused on screen continually, so I don’t understand what I do for this problem. Please help me.