Duolingo English Test Guidebook

Jul 16, 2026

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Guidebook for preparing for the Duolingo English Test (DET), outlining the test format, question types and subscores, grading approach, and key rules. Provides preparation strategies and practice exercises for each DET question type, including reading and completing, reading and selecting, listening and typing, read aloud, interactive reading/listening, photo-based writing and speaking, and combined read/listen tasks, plus guidance for viewing audio/speaker cues.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages108

Reading Time4 h 32 min

W W W . D E T R E A D Y . C O M TTHHCCEEOOMPLETE GDDEETTHHEE DUOLINGO ENGLISH TEST Sta,rea& Hello! Teacher Luke here from DET Ready, and welcome to this important stage in your Duolingo English Test (DET) preparation journey! This digital guidebook has been made to increase your understanding of the DET's format while equipping you with strategies and practice exercises for all question types featured on the test. Using this Guidebook When you encounter the audio icon , it indicates an audio segment you need to listen to. On spotting the speaker icon , it indicates that you are to speak aloud. Taking Notes on this PDF: We understand you might want to jot down thoughts, underline important points, or comment directly on the PDF. To do so, open the PDF file in a reader that supports editing (like Adobe Acrobat Reader or Preview for Mac) . You'll usually find tools like a pen, highlighter, and text box for typing your comments directly onto the page. How to Get Ready for the Duolingo English Test? In addition to this guidebook, DET Ready has several tools you can use to prepare for the DET. 1. Practice Platform: Engage with over 5000 DET questions on our practice platform and check your answers [instantly.](instantly. practice.detready.com)[ ](instantly. practice.detready.com)[practice.detready.com](instantly. practice.detready.com) 2. Ultimate Production Score Program: Improve your production score through our specialized courses focusing on the speaking and writing question types on [the DET.](the DET. learn.detready.com)[ ](the DET. learn.detready.com)[learn.detready.com](the DET. learn.detready.com) [3](3). Teacher Luke's YouTube Channel: Study with hundreds of video lessons covering all aspects of [the DET. ](the DET. www.youtube.com/@TeacherLuke-DET)[ www.youtube.com/@TeacherLuke-DET](the DET. www.youtube.com/@TeacherLuke-DET) It's now time to turn the page to begin your Duolingo English Test preparation. Good luck! Teacher Luke Copyright DET Ready-This product is not endorsed or approved by Duolingo or the Duolingo English Test. [www.detready.com](www.detready.com) Table of Contents Part 1 Understanding the Duolingo English Test 1. DET vs IELTS vs TOEFL 2. DET Question Types and Subscores 3. How the Questions are Graded 4. Test Rules Part 2 Mastering the Questions: Strategies and Practice 1. Read and Complete 2. Read and Select 3. Listen and Type 4. Read Aloud 5. Interactive Listening and Summary 6. Interactive Reading 7. Write About the Photo 8. Speak About the Photo 9. Read, Then Write 10. Read, Then Speak 11. Listen, Then Speak 12. Writing Sample 13. Speaking Sample [www.detready.com](www.detready.com) PART 1 Understanding the Duolingo English Test [www.detready.com](www.detready.com) The Duolingo English Test (DET) is a comprehensive assessment of English language proficiency that is administered online. It is intended for students who wis

Jul 16, 2026

Upload by Finn