Understand Duolingo English Test: All Questions and Tips to Help You Pass the Test

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Hi! In this Duolingo English Test study video, we take a look at ALL the different question types and some useful tips for each question type.
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The Duolingo English test is the newest English proficiency test available for English students to take in order to get an official English score. You usually need to take a test like the Duolingo English test before applying for universities and colleges.
This new Duolingo English test is made specifically for those who need to get an official English score to study at a university or college. It’s similar to the IELTS and TOEFL; however, even though this test is quite new, it is accepted by a lot of universities around the world. You can go to their website to find out whether the university you want to attend to accepts the Duolingo English test or not.
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All Duolingo English Test questions types can be found here:
0:00 All question types
01:29 Dictation task
03:46 Describe a picture (speaking)
05:09 Read-aloud
07:02 Yes/No Vocabulary
08:58 C-test (Reading, fill in the blanks)
11:03 Describe a picture (writing)
12:45 Identity an image
14:30 Extended speaking and writing
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[@amanuel.a]

I received my results today and scored 145 overall! I want to thank you teacher Luke for your continued support and useful information! Truly, I had watched your videos for about two weeks without consistency. But ended up doing great. One story I want to share is that the first time I took the test, I got hit by a sudden panic attack. I couldn’t respond to the questions even the easy ones and so didn’t like my performance. Nonetheless, I finished the test and two days later received an email saying my test couldn’t be certified because I looked away from the screen for too long. But they said I can retake the test with no additional cost. On August 15-2022 , I took the test again and scored 145. So for test takers, try doing positive self talk and breathing exercises while taking the test in addition to watching teacher Luke’s videos here. The test is fairly easy. I wish you all Good luck and success. May God grant us our hearts desires. In Jesus name, Amen.

[@soultarun7422]

Hiii!! Can we get any similar questions in the test that we have been watched in the vedio.. I'm also trying to write the test. Ur suggestion will help me a lot

[@jenny2665]

Hi professor Luke. Just want to thank you so much for all your duolingo test videos. It really helps me a lot, I have been scared to get a low score at first. But after I watched your videos and some comments, I start to feel confident, and finally, be brave to take the test. I took the test a few days ago, it only takes me no more than 24 hours to get the result. I need a minimum of 105 points for my application, but eventually, I got 130! Thank you so much!!! You are the best duolingo test teacher!

[@kanmuri1701]

Hello teacher Luke, I took the exam this week and got 130 in total, which is 5 points higher than the score I need. I really learned a lot of practical skills and great suggestions from your videos, so just want to leave this message to say thank you :) I had prepared the exam for about one week. At first I took the practice test and got 100-130, which made me nervous since I need a 125 in total. And then I was even more nervous after I found the school asked for at least 120 in production, which was the part that I was most struggling with. As I started to look for information about how to improve my scores, I found your videos and they were exactly what I needed, with great details about how to improve scores in some certain frustrating question types. I watched your video, took notes and practiced by following your suggestions. My scores kept improving in the practice tests, which gave me more confidence, and also the messages and stories people sharing here were encouraging and helpful :) Thanks for all these great help that made me successfully get the score I need in a short time! I am from Taiwan and sometimes write blogs in Mandarin about studying and applying for schools. I plan to write an article about the Duolingo experience this time and will recommend your videos. I believe they can help many people who are fighting for this exam. Great Appreciation again for your teaching :)

[@programmingtutorialsbymanu4544]

hii bro which videos you follow mainly

[@kanmuri1701]

@@programmingtutorialsbymanu4544 From what I remember, I mostly watched the picture description, and writing question videos

[@syedarsalan24]

Hi Teacher Luke, I just wanted to thank you for the help. I watched your videos the whole day before my test, did a practice test, and then did the test. I ended up getting a 130. Thank You So Much.

[@isaacjimmo7306]

A really helpful explanation and tips for test takers, thank you so much teacher Luke

[@indirabalasubramanian987]

Thanks a lot teacher Luke . Your lessons , tips and practice tests gives a boost to score well in duolingo test . I received my results today , I scored 130 . Appreciate your guidance to all duolingo test aspirants , keep continuing the great job 👍🙂

[@carlosvelazquez6500]

Thank you Luke. I watched some of your practice tests and the describe-a-picture exercises and they really helped. I took the test and got 140! Keep up the good work.

[@MasiKarimi]

Really appreciate the info!

[@nadeemakhtar7629]

You're doing great. Highly appreciated. Keep it up. May Allah bless you a perfect health, and unlimited wealth.

[@bukamosecond]

Thank you for these Tips.

[@aburamarksonafricaevangeli297]

Hi teacher Luke am so happy that I have just done the test after watching your videos, and am waiting for results. I will get you updated when the result is come. Thanks

[@basmaegiez2042]

Thank you, this is really helpful :)

[@nikhilpunjabi7073]

very useful video. Please keep making your videos. They are the best !!!

[@mrm4blast124]

Thanks a lot your videos helped me a lot.

[@tetamarie]

Thank you so much Tr Luke for your unfailing efforts. I successfully completed my test and used your strategies which helped me score 140 overall. May God bless you abundantly.

[@jewelpineda7670]

hi teacher luke! i was very worried on taking this test, since i didn’t have much time to prepare, but when i got my results, i got an overall score of 145! i just want to thank you for all of the tips and tricks you had, your videos were the most helpful!

[@sarai8302]

Good guidance for every test takers in all the countries of the world

[@divyachoudhary514]

Hi Luke , thank you so much 😊 your videos were really helpful. I got 130 after watching your videos. 🙏🏻

[@katepius5540]

U are great teacher

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

Thanks Kate 😃 That's very kind of you!

[@marciolprado1]

Thank you very much.

[@sammaninugaliyadda7850]

You are brilliant :)

[@kimiaamiri8811]

Thank you teacher Luke ❤

[@chandrakalapara2551]

These videos are really helpful. Thank you very much!!

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

I’m really glad! Thanks 😀

[@zlataosypova9386]

I’m so thankful for your lessons

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

Thanks :)

[@sf-lv2wm]

Dear Luke Only followed your tutorial and got 110.though I expected more. You are amazing teacher. You are the best guide for duolingo test. Grateful.

[@seankarijubay9598]

Took the test after knowing it exist, I had a day and a half to prepare, practice test was easier, I always get 120. When I took the actual test, It was harder than expected and I wasn’t expecting it to be that hard and I knew I wasn’t ready to take it because of my lack of preparation, lost spirit halfway through the test but still managed to finished it and I just thought to myself, I’ll retake it in a month when I’m mentally ready. I got my test result today. SCORE OF 135. I almost passed out, wasn’t expecting it for sure!! LMAO

[@sshorts51]

That is cool bro

[@calmness1730]

Omg ,is it possible or just lucky ? I am going to pass it tomorrow, I’m exactly so afraid of this and worrying😅

[@avikandola2676]

Hi sir.. I gave my real test. It was good but there was some difficult section in listen and type... I missed some letters.. Is it a bad impact on my test?

[@fernandaendlervaliati9723]

Thank you so much, professor Luke! Do you know how many times each question appears on the test?

[@shahdm4539]

This is absolutely helpful. Thank you.

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

So glad!

[@deetoons5186]

Hi teacher luke, I just want to say thank you, I watched some of your videos and then I took the test 2 days ago and the result came out today I got 135. Thank you

[@mohitrathod5684]

I got 125 in Duolingo test by just watching some of your videos. Thanks for your service 😊

[@irfannasir2680]

You are just brilliant. Thanks for your tips

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

You are so welcome!

[@dianabaigarina80]

Thank you very much for such a great instruction

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

My pleasure 👍

[@alliebian3901]

Hi Luke, just got my test result. I got 120 for the first try! Before the test, I spent the whole morning watching all of your tips! And it really helps’ thank you so much for making these useful videos~

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

Great job! 120 is a very good score 👍

[@jibinjacobm7398]

Hi Alli , what was your speaking and essay topic ? Can you remember that?

[@fazlerabbinipu998]

You are a smart cookie ❤️ tnks teacher look ❤️

[@azariahco]

You are such a great teacher. Thanks for all the tips and explanations you gave us in your videos. I will present the test tomorrow. I hope I will get the score I need. Greetings from Colombia, South America.

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

Thank you! And GOOD LUCK! Let me know how it goes 😃

[@santhoshpalwai3513]

Can you reply your results and experience.

[@habiburrehman4777]

Hello Sir! Thank you so much for helping us. It's really very helpful and appreciated methodology of your teaching. I will take the English test in the Next Week.

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

Good luck!!

[@abdulmoiz6190]

Thank you Luke....your videos are proved fruitful for me ... I got 125 which is more than requirement thank you so ... God be praised,🥰

[@to832ggwfes]

Thanks to Teacher Luke, I was able to get a good 140, and the results just came in. (Though my method of learning is some what different) The "talk about a picture" of your series gave me some good examples. I've prepared for around a week. Here are my overall and sub-scores as well. 140(overall) 145 - literacy 140 - comprehension 130 - conversation 130 - production.

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

Nice work Shyam! 140 is a great score

[@HilalZenginBinici-xn4qg]

Thank you so much teacher Luke. I'm working with you and your tips are really helpful. I hope I can have required score soon. I think you are the best in this field👏👏

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

Good luck!

[@nonoshbglr2829]

Thank you for your videos , very helpful .

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

Glad you like them! 😃

[@pawanbeer]

You're awesome teacher ✨

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

Thank you! 😃

[@natapimentel4442]

God bless you 🙏

[@saminahorrin3695]

U r the best👍 ,I am also preparing my self for this test because giving English test is my dream

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

Good luck!!!

[@armiglok1295]

Please can you make the interview section video soon or even write us some tips about it? I've been taking the test twice and my tests weren't certified because they think I've already prepared my answer for it. Thank you so much for your videos ❤

[@rd1250]

Outstanding teaching capacity

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

Glad you think so!

[@annabelletanady8709]

I would like to express my happiness to teacher Luke! You’re such a great human being, may your surroundings blessed you well. I’ve studied for the past two weeks by just watching all of your videos! (LITERALLY ALL OF THEM😋) I’ve got the 135 overall score - Literacy (140) - Comprehension (135) - Conversation (135) - Production (140) Although I was kind of scared about the scores but I guess it’s more than enought than what I’ve expected! Special thanks to you Teacher Luke, you guided us so well, specifically on the production section that people usually find kind of difficult (but I guess I managed to get a sufficient 140 score for it). I know my comment is too long, but I do hoped that people that were enrolling to this exam to be relaxed but prepared at the same time. In addition to Teacher Luke, you are a true hero for us! Keep doing this! You never know how people are so grateful for what you’ve create.

[@DoppilikBola]

I miss you so much

[@aminmhdd5785]

Thank you so much :)

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

No problem 😀 glad you liked the video

[@natapimentel4442]

Morning, Teacher Luke! Is the vocabulary list you mentioned still available?

[@APRILAVRIL]

VOUS PARLEZ TROP VITE DANS TOUTES LES VIDEOS ...DIFFICILE POUR TOUT COMPRENDRE MERCI

[@tadeas_placek]

Hey Luke, thank you so much for your helpful videos and tips! I reached score of 120 which is enough for my school application. :)

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

That's great

[@rvpatel3577]

@@TeacherLuke-DET hii Luke

[@nawabch6049]

Sir you are the best teacher of duolingo i am from Pakistan and my sir recommended me to listen you as much as i can so i did it and i got 130 marks thank you

[@ishimweed]

Thank you for your tips,homie. I passed.

[@bahar5635]

Best content + Best Teacher

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

😃 Thanks

[@hashimeid8892]

Hey teacher Luke, can tell us please what are the common questions for the interview!

[@amiralir7430]

thank youuuuuuu sir luke🤩

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

No problem 👍

[@julianabalta]

Thanks a lot 😁

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

No problem 😀

[@evelinegeorgia2724]

Thank you so much for this video! I'll surely watch all your videos lol What I liked the most is the way you speak: so calm and your voice is really pleasent to listen to (it's not annoying as some teachers/youtubers) heheheheh. Again, thanks a lot for those tips! I'll be taking the test in a few weeks!

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

Thanks Eveline! And I’m glad my voice is not annoying! That would be bad 🤣

[@elizabethmaldonado9503]

Thank your for your amazing work Teacher Luke, tomorrow I will present the test.

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

Best of luck! 👍

[@cristinaradu4673]

Do you pass the test?

[@elizabethmaldonado9503]

@@cristinaradu4673 Yes, I got the needed score, 115. Thank you for ask.

[@cristinaradu4673]

@@elizabethmaldonado9503 been easy?

[@elizabethmaldonado9503]

@@cristinaradu4673 No, it wasn't. The time manange is stressing and you should practice. What score do you need?

[@dianarestrepofogarassy_can4523]

Thank you so much professor Luke. I am happy!!! My score went up 10 points after watching all your videos. Your advices and tips were helpful. Thank you!!!

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

Hi Diana! That's great news 😃Well done!

[@Coco-hl3zq]

Thank you so much for providing useful KZbin videos. For this vocabulary list 2, why are there two pronountiations? Are they American and British English?

[@jomolsonu7472]

U are great teacher. How to do the score for each answers?

[@tayyabhussain6032]

God Bless You sir

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

😀

[@vikasreddy7836]

Hi Duke, Got 120, it's sufficient for my admission . Thank you for great tips

[@blancas.1095]

Thank you.

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

You're welcome!

[@bibimoyano8810]

Luke, Thanks for yours videos, are very tools. But why doesn´t you going to upload the video to complete text?

[@carlitos_fonts2665]

Hey teacher Luke, I just took the exam and scored 125 only by following all your advices on the videos (The school I am applying to required 110), Thank you very much for sharing this information and I completely recomend everyone to watch your videos, thanks!

[@shahidahmed9232]

Hey there teacher Luke. Thank you. Right after watching your video, I scored 130.

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

That's great!

[@walkandtravell]

hi Mr Luke,I like you and your beneficial videos a lot. I have a question:what happen if I couldn’t complete my sentences? I mean less mark or absolutely no mark ?

[@yasminbitar5378]

Hi, Thank you for your video!! Also, I would like to know if you have a website or good resources for suffixes and prefixes to study.

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

Hey good question! This is a useful list teacher.scholastic.com/reading/bestpractices/vocabulary/pdf/prefixes_suffixes.pdf 😃

[@lisala3960]

Am taking this today , been getting 135-160 on the practice tests hopefully I am able to score highly for this course

[@lisala3960]

Got 140

[@mohammedal-jaifi_6722]

I'm pleased to inform you that I took the test yesterday and got a score of 110. Although the test was somewhat difficult within some of its sections, I could fortunately pass it following your tips. Thank you very much, teacher Luke.

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

That's great! Well done 👍👍 I'm glad I was able to help.

[@hmshuvo2332]

Had you taken any practice test(s) before taking the real test? If yes, what was your estimated score?

[@mohammedal-jaifi_6722]

@@hmshuvo2332 Hi! Definitely, I have taken the practice test for almost 5 times. In regards to the average score, it was between 90 to 120. Be aware that not all the questions of the real test are included within the practice tests.

[@hmshuvo2332]

@@mohammedal-jaifi_6722 Glad you replied! Good job. And, pray for me, I am going to take the test within a few days. My estimated scores mostly have been 130-140. I expect to get 130+ In Sha Allah because I am planing to move to USA to complete my undergrad. Thank you for your advice. I would be much oblige to you to hear your test experience. Would you care to connect with me through whatsapp [phone]) or gmail ([e-mail]). Thank you again!

[@hmshuvo2332]

@@mohammedal-jaifi_6722 Okay, if you are not disposed to communicate with me, you can at least reply here. I would like to ask you some questions about your test experience.

[@asadullahalizada7780]

Hi teacher. How to enhance my vocabulary to score a satisfying number at it?

[@ching2187]

HI, teacher Luke! May I ask you a question? I cannot found the vocabulary list you said in 8:16. Could you please tell me where is it?

[@rahimgulmohammadi696]

Hello Sir, I'm Rahimgu "Mohammadi" from Afghanistan. I would like to take Duolingo Test in come 10 days Insha Allah. In addition I have been watching your videos for more than 3 or 4 days; I think your tips and guidance are really going to be advantage for me. Thanks for your tips and useful admonitions.

[@afrahaman1037]

In dictation do we have to write it as we hear or the long form Example: I'll or I will????

[@hooriahussain2643]

God bless you sir! 😊

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

Thanks Hooria 😀

[@hooriahussain2643]

@@TeacherLuke-DET Thanks to u sir indeed as you r doing extra ordinary things for us ( second learners ) !

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

I’m more than happy to help 😀

[@hooriahussain2643]

@@TeacherLuke-DET Blessed😊❤

[@hooriahussain2643]

@@TeacherLuke-DET Respected Sir! Have no flowery words which can express my respect to u instead of a simple Thank U Sir! I have passed and achieved my desired score !

[@damaris64]

Hello Teacher Luke! Do you know how long time do I have to answer the "read aloud" question? Thanks a lot for Duolingo's videos! They're very helpful

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

Hi, you get 20 seconds. I made a video on this topic, you can find more information about it there 👍😃

[@elmanxelilov9251]

Done

[@dalvirkaur3973]

Hi luke i want to ask u about test, i cant start my test. I want to know what is the problem and what is special requirement to start test.

[@itsnothappenin]

?Hello, should we write it as "i'll' or "i will" if it is in reduced form?

[@laurenegle7443]

Nghe phúc hát thấy ấm âp quá殺

[@user-ox4zg8jt1e]

what is the English proficiency test considered by IRCC obtaining a study permit in Canada ?

[@bhaskarsolutions407]

Hai teacher luke,I have problem with speaking,I mean dictation section,how can overcome this problem. And lot of problem with english slang

[@swanaung8890]

I just finished my test and the file is uploading but the app is asking me some school question afterward like have you take IELTS before or not . then I click back button and it move to home screen. I want to know the test got uploaded or not. is there no email confirmation to check i finished the test?

[@jithinkrishna1589]

In listening we have to use head fone or speaker?

[@kalpanamainali6172]

In the interview do so we have to talk to someone or just post our responses.?

[@wafiullahmomand8243]

Thank you dear teacher luke, I have a question regarding last part (Interview). if my university had not added to list of institution, can i upload my doulingo test ?

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

Hi, I'm not sure about that. You can email Duolingo to find out. Let me know what they say.

[@Gate-lm6mu]

In dictation do we need to write I'll or I will. If the speaker speaks " I'll " ???

[@eimon9654]

Hello teacher I am trying that link you give it to us but asking emails I had put it in But it's doesn't work I wil be happy if you are respond to my questions

[@viviankoomson9455]

Thanks, Luke. About the contracted forms, should I write the contracted form as I hear it, or I should write it in full. Example, if I hear isn't, should I write it as I hear it or I should write it in full. Like this ( is not )

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

Hey, good question. I'm sure both ways are ok 😃

[@tinashworld2003]

What do you do if you stammer please

[@NTNoshin]

Where is the vocabulary pdf?

[@geetayadav6640]

I found your vedios very helpful, great teacher, your describing techniques are too good, like your accent very clear, smooth, and way you describe :) Thank you so much

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

Thank you! 😃 I'm glad I can help

[@mo7lolo]

If the audio shows contraction, Should I write a contracted form? if not, should I write the regular form??

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

Either should be ok 👍

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

Watch this next. Learn how to answer the Describe Image task - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5exdoyVobB-hNE Join the Duolingo English Test Facebook group bit.ly/duolingofacebook

[@gurudasikh8793]

what is the marking sceme of duolingo?

[@sarithavemuri2612]

How can they give the score for each type of question....can u please clarify my question.

[@nafissaismael6062]

Hi! I am slow at typing and during practice I don't finish my answer. I wanted to know if someone with slow typing can still get a good score.

[@anapaolamedina2274]

Your videos have been very useful for me 😁 thanks a lot! How do i know if im prepared for the exam? 😭 could it be possible if you make a practice exam with answers at the end ? Hahah

[@TeacherLuke-DET]

Hey Ana! Have you tried the practice test yet? It's on the official website. 😃

[@anapaolamedina2274]

Oh! Thanks!! Im going to do it hahaha

[@anapaolamedina2274]

But, does it give your score at the end? 😁

[@amiralir7430]

@@anapaolamedina2274 ha ha

[@saniyaimroze365]

Hi teacher luke, I've been consistently stuck 105-110 score in my DET and I really am looking forward for a better score. Could you please help me for the same.