NEW! Interactive Listening task on the DET: Everything you need to know and a sample question

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

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[@saidabdullohtohirov6871]

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[@mohsenshafieinilabadi]

Seriously!!!, 4 minutes to answer 6 questions with 6 options?! And only 75 seconds to summarize the conversation with all those details! Hats off to you guys for creating such a brain-draining question!! Is the question designer mentally stable? It seems like you're more interested in finding a skilled typist than assessing people's language proficiency!

[@emilyb5557]

Genuinely I think being able to type quickly is essential for this exam.

[@mujtabahashimi3682]

The time for summary is very short, as most of test takers don't have your speed of typing. As the conversation length can be different regarding on the topic, the summarizing time should be different too.

[@jayshreenair4092]

Thank You Ma'am & Duolingo Team....I gave my test 2 days back and got my results today and I scored 130...Thank you so much for sharing all the tips and tricks 🤞🤗

[@dmarioh]

I strongly agree about this short time. 4 minutes to select and 75 seconds to writing is a really short. Can you (professional at Duolingo English Test), discuss it? Each minute is crucial for us students. Thanks a lot.

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

Hi! Thank you for the feedback. Please see our response to the question above - all our time limits are very intentional! Our assessment research team tests them to best evaluate different aspects of your English proficiency. For this task, we are not looking for a response that repeats everything that was said in the conversation, but rather a summary of the main points of the conversation. Hope this helps!

[@awladbhuiyan1684]

Hi Caroline, The way you have explained how to converse and write a precis over the dialog is fabulous, outstanding, and amazing! Thank you very much! Merry Christmas! Caroline

[@XurshidMatnazarov]

Hello and thank you for the explanation of the new Interactive Listening question. I think it's a great test type and way better than the Listen & Select type as the latter was a bit more confusing at times.

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

Thanks so much for your thoughts! 🙂

[@salmanahmad2163]

Hey, this is really a better task than the listening and selecting one. But i think the time for summarizing the task is a bit less as it takes time to write down the summary of the task. At least everyone needs a few seconds if not more to summarize in their mind and then start writing it. Hope you consider about the changes in the time for the summary part in this task.

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

Hi! Thank you for the feedback. Rest assured that all of the time limits for questions on the Duolingo English Test were intentionally designed and tested by our assessment research team to best evaluate different aspects of your English proficiency. For this task, we are not looking for a response that repeats everything that was said in the conversation, but rather a summary of the main points of the conversation. Hope this helps!

[@naziabbasi5322]

Thank you , it was very challenging for me. Your advise was useful .❤

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

I am glad to hear that!

[@tammiewcade2652]

Happy to see it go.

[@umeshprasadsingh9648]

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[@subu150390]

I am an introvert so it was very difficult to get the right choice of response. Also what happens when we get the responses wrong ? How much does it affect our subscores ? Also, not everyone is a typing ninja, so it is very difficult to write the summary as fast as we'd like.

[@TheWadanambi]

Dear Madam, Just only a week after watching your videos about Duolingo test, i managed an overall score of 135 at the first and only attempt. Really appreciate what you have been doing and wish you all the success and strength in your future endeavors madam. May the noble triple gems bless you 🙏🙏 Best regards "Don. W.A.C" From Sri lanka 🇱🇰🇱🇰

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

Wow congratulations on your achievement and thank you so much for the kind comment!

[@TheWadanambi]

@@DuolingoEnglishTest you are welcome ❤

[@kosisochukwurita9750]

​@@TheWadanambi am happy for you plz bless me so that I will also excel in mine

[@MrGenstr]

I had this part and sorry, but this is type of activity. There are multiple good answers, because it is conversation and everyone of us is different kind of person that would answer differently. I would focus on the facts, but this activity is focused on some kind of understanding the relationship, which every student and i would say every country and culture has very different.

[@dahirouyusufu6302]

Thank you for the explanation, but in the summary part I suggest if it can be 1minute 30 seconds it will be good. There are fast and slow learners that need to be look into as well. My humble opinion

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

Thank you for the feedback! Our assessment research team tests all parts of the question in the development process, including the length of each question. For people with learning disabilities who may require extra time, we do offer accommodations, you can read about that here: testcenter.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360035992711-Can-I-request-an-accommodation-for-a-disability-

[@emilyb5557]

​@@DuolingoEnglishTestmany people doing Duotest won't have been able to access testing/assessment for neurodiversity in their home country.

[@yun-ue3vf]

I am a non-native English learner. I'm practicing typing, but I couldn't write the answer you wrote in the given time even at the speed of 60wmp. In the English test, which of the following will I get a higher score: writing all of the conversations in a given amount of time or writing detailed conversations from the beginning and taking time off? The answer I wrote was 'I asked my professor about the concept of cultivating sources in a journalism class. He answered its meaning, its goal, and the reason why it is important. At the end, I could understand what it means to cultivate sources. ' Is this good enough for a score of 120 or higher?

[@noorduskiii]

thank you so much it was really helpful video

[@ShafaqatAli-x3c]

thank you so much for making this video this type video help to improve our English ❤

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

Thank you for the kind comment!

[@jeevansmiles.7369]

The Listen and select is really bit confusing, because every country pronounces it's English in a different way , when I heard the word 'election', it feels like it is sounding alection, and I am having a doubt whether to select it or not. And reading passage is difficult, every country uses the words in a different way.

[@mdmisirali2993]

Thanks for the explanation of the new question type. But I have a question. Will students be able to take notes on paper for the summery section?

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

It is against the rules for test takers to take notes during the test! This rule helps us keep the test secure and helps test takers stay focused. When I do Interactive Listening questions, I find that the details are still very fresh in my mind for the summary task. You can try out the question here: englishtest.duolingo.com/sample-question?type=aic&scenario=student-student

[@Itsjenishsoni]

It would be very good that you add subjects of Word explanation

[@rahimaakhter5185]

It's really helpful. In my case I can't write speedily.

[@PedroPambo-l7p]

Thank you i learn a lot!

[@dr.jannatmph7500]

Hey! It was so important

[@yougeshbalami2750]

Thank you for the information 🎉

[@popularshots354]

bro, preparation gardai hoki k ho?

[@kristelmarizagustinlucas9317]

This Interactive Listening part in DET is on the practice test but in actual test as far as I remember it is not included.

[@shuu-wasseo]

it's explained in the description

[@jamesaulner]

It's not there since it's in beta still. I think.

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

Yes, that is correct! But it will be added to the certified test beginning May 1, 2023.

[@jeevansmiles.7369]

​@@DuolingoEnglishTest I will take in April

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

@@jeevansmiles.7369 Good luck!

[@k.renglishtutorial2531]

I like to hear your speaking.

[@emilyb5557]

The 75 seconds to summarize does seem a little harsh to allow summarising and spell check!

[@meetpatel1032]

Hello madam, I want to know about marking system for listen and write that how marks are scored highly??? Also suggest me any videos rekated to interactive listening as well as interactive reading... Waiting for your positive response..

[@moiss9022]

Thank you!!

[@emmanzembele3789]

Good day ! My question to you is What if the time is over before you finish to answer and you have not pressed on the next ?

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

Your response will be automatically submitted!

[@dumitruchirus7853]

Va multumesc si incep sa inteleg engleza ca asta fac pe duolingo si cred ca pa viitor voi scrie in engleza ceia ce am scris tenks

[@aviator268rb]

Hello, I was doing the practice test and I was able to hear all other audio files. However, when it came to this part of the test, the audio was not playing. Why is that?

[@justinehomekou5126]

Please when i get on the dialogue part my audio clips can't be played and i have to end the session and restart again but it is the same problème

[@beautifuldestinations-yt2wr]

Hello Duolingo team, I'm short sighted and photo sensitive, so I wear anti-glare glasses. They could disqualify my language tests, but not wearing them means I have to squint and move too close to the screen, which could also disqualify me. Can we find a solution? Thank you.

[@prakashrdy8519]

i too have a same problem..

[@hearts.4.juliee]

i need help. when i did it, i needed to do the summary right? yeah so i did it but when i submitted it, it just said "no credit"! do i needa pay or something? if i do needa pay, is there anyway that i dont need to pay but i can still know my mistakes?

[@fikirsisay4215]

CAN you tell me when this interactive reading is added on the real test

[@navavarunvarun2337]

Hi this is varun i took 6 times DET test but the team is not believing me that i my self took the test and not even giving the score card it been 6 times where i took the test can you please help with this issue please mam

[@ShantiDoss2000]

1:48 I miss the Listen and Select question 😟

[@DiscoverThat90]

In Duolingo English test?

[@nareshpillai]

Plan to do PHd so kindly guide me, is this works for entrance exam

[@kukujkedits]

When this test will be taken? And how to apply for it?

[@carlosalaniz3398]

I have a question, I'm not really fast typing in the keyboard, how many words do i need to get higher score if I barely can write 45 words? I notice that you wrote 72 words in 75 seconds. Thanks

[@madhurir7061]

how to prepare duolingo speaking test

[@asadilloraxmonov]

hi i am very happy with this news and i want to take DET exam but i am not in good financial condition so please give me coupon code for DET

[@mdasif2067]

If I apply on 29th April, will I get the earlier rules if I take the exam 1/2 day later as per rules?

[@Animatedstuff839]

How to pay dulingo English test from India, I getting check your credit card detail I have checked and tried several time and can't buy it, do you have any solution for this.

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

Hi! Did you get this resolved? I highly recommend asking our support team if you are still having trouble. Use the orange "Help!" button on our website to chat with them.

[@sanzanatahzib7332]

Is duolingo English test results sufficient to get Canada Student visa in this time?

[@jypapiiiii]

It's accepted by Canadian universities. You also need an acceptable academic qualification. Once you apply with these and get your letter of admission, you would have to show that you're capable of handling the finances. If your records are clear, you would get your visa.

[@yaredaynalem]

How it could be scored?

[@vishalgame888]

While taking the test , a street dog barked for few seconds, will my test be certified?

[@yassinelamzadrhi7174]

How can I reach out to the support team, please?

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

The best and fastest way is to chat with them on our website using the orange "HELP" button! Or email them at [e-mail].

[@kukujkedits]

Why this test is not available for mobile users??

[@maryamkarimi6557]

When I'm taking practice tests, I can't move to another step from this step . I took practice test several times but same problem.What should I do now? @Duolingo English Test

[@MdShibbirAhmed-c9b]

hi i have mis match the information of my passport , and i have written my given name in place of surname will my result will be invalid. please let me know

[@Animatedstuff839]

When will this question type included in test format.

[@XurshidMatnazarov]

May 1, 2023

[@muhammedsiddique7465]

I attempted 5 retakes for a single slot,still the test was invalid.

[@eduardlind87]

open the task manager, and press together Ctrl+Shift+Esc, after that close all the apps in the background bro

[@HridoyHossain-kv9be]

Hello all❤

[@likhithkumar2027]

Even many of the people saying that interactive listening section Has not been added yet ..can anyone reply for this..?

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

Hi Likhith! It is on the test as of yesterday, May 1.

[@bilalnoor-hq3fv]

Summary time is really short because it is language test not typing test

[@attulurisirisha]

Can i take dunlingo with another gmail id or another account? Please tell me anyone

[@disc0331]

How can I Join??

[@Darwashtv447]

😊

[@kailaskrishnan7500]

How many times this question comes during real test plz answer anyone..

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

There are two Interactive Listening tasks on each test!

[@kailaskrishnan7500]

@@DuolingoEnglishTest Thnqu so much Sir I have scored 140 just by watching ur KZbin classes

[@GamingDominanceFF]

There is a percentage in purchasing test ( 2 test 78 dollar) Is that real😅???

[@mihirkadia4360]

I gives 6 time of duolingo english test , again and again facing same invalid test so what can i do now.

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

Sorry to hear this! Have you reached out to our support team?

[@vishalgame888]

@duolingo While taking the test, a street dog barked all of a sudden, will my test be certified?

[@yaredaynalem]

Time allocated for each question is not fair

[@gedamutube9082]

Hi my name is Tewodros I have a question. duolingo test acceptable for all Australia University

[@mominurrahamankhan338]

No

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

If you search "Australia" at englishtest.duolingo.com/institutions, you can see all 41 Australian programs that accept the DET! 🇦🇺

[@rohankumartalreja]

Go for PTE. It is Same as Duolingo. And Every university accept it in Australia.

[@sameenaalikhan7779]

I am only able to write 1 sentence.

[@tanvirapu_]

I think we need little more time for read and select. In this section every non native speaker struggles with time 😒

[@DuolingoEnglishTest]

Thanks for the feedback! The timing of each question is intentional, and sometimes test questions are challenging. Just do the best you can in the time provided, and remember that you get partial credit even if you don't get the question 100% correct!

[@thawavepodcast]

Nobody got her typing speed hhuh!

[@samarelsayed2124]

This is the hardest question 😢

[@issemg4759]

The background music is so annoying

[@ssct2839]

miss that Q

[@jabez.m1048]

This is really not better from the leasting and selecting one. Add an other methods to do well in this tax.

[@fazleyhasan463]

Most of us don't type that fast. This is so inappropriate.

[@sadeghamirzadeh964]

Actually we are not native. So may be you can speak slower. Thanks.

[@gtav7917]

😂

[@EduYoga-t]

Hello, I am Rajat Tiwari Email: [e-mail] Mobile no. : [phone] How to contact with a proctor? Please provide my test time video. I am in trouble i gave the DET test so many times but each time the issue occurred, last time on 16/01/24 i had given a test again and today I received a mail that you are not eligible to get your certificate because you broke 1 test rule while giving the speaking section using the written material during the test but i didn't use. Topic was likely the same which i have already know because i had given so many practice sets thats why i remember some points and used that lines in the speaking test. I already paid the seat blocking fees in the university and only one condition is required to clear to get unconditional offer letter. Please look into it. Last date is very soon to submit the certificate, with in 2-3 days. And please! please! Give a this favour. I hope you will pay attention to this thing and give reply.

[@kishuck]

Really? A listening task with machine generated unnaturale, unreal voice???

[@dildoramirzyayeva9963]

Hi and I really appreciate your help, but I have got a question. I wanted to purchase a test and the web-site required me to pay 59$. Previously, I heard that the test costs 49$. Did the cost change? If yes, explain with a video, please.

[@aakashjadhav327]

Yes i guess even i was seeing the same thing