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This handbook aims to give you all the information you need to achieve 'test readiness'.  \n\n| \u003Cbr>What are the expected learning outcomes?\u003Cbr>|  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| \u003Cbr>| | This handbook will help you to:\u003Cbr> Identify the skills required to answer each question type  Select suitable strategies to answer each question type  Prioritize language learning for each question type |\n\nHow can you use this handbook?  \nUse this handbook in conjunction with the Sample Questions book, as well as the 45-minute practice test on the Duolingo  \nEnglish Test website.  \nThis handbook is divided into three parts.  \nPart 1  \nPart 1 explains the format of the test. Read this so you know what to expect on the test.  \nPart 2  \nIn Part 2 you can read about the di erent types of questions. For each question type, familiarize yourself with the overview of the question, read through the tips and strategies, and complete the exercises at the end of each unit. Then practice using questions from the Sample Questions book. All of the audio for the listening questions and recordings of sample responses to the speaking questions can be accessed by scanning QR codes.  \nPart 3  \nPart 3 addresses test taker challenges, including setting up and getting familiar with the test rules. Learning about the rules, as well as the common mistakes that test takers make, will help ensure you are not disqualified for accidentally breaking a rule.  \n2  \nIntroduction   \nThe Appendices  \nThe Appendices include additional resources to support your language learning as you progress through the material and begin to implement the tips and strategies shared in Part 2. Refer to these as many times as you need to reinforce your understanding of key concepts.  \nThe Glossary  \nThe Glossary at the end provides quick definitions of key terms. Refer to this as you need.  \nThe Duolingo English Test is a computer adaptive test. This means the di􀀝culty of many of the questions keeps on changing based on your performance in the test. Obviously, this is impossible torecreate in a physical document, so once you are familiar with the structure of the test and the di erent types of questions, if you would like to experience answering all these question types in a similar format to the full test, go to [englishtest.duolingo.com/test/practice. You](englishtest.duolingo.com/test/practice. You) can take a 45-minute practice test and receive an uno􀀝cial score estimate.  \nAt Duolingo, we recognize the demands and pressures that test takers face when preparing for a high-stakes test. We hope this handbook and all the available resources will help you build confidence as you get ready to take the Duolingo English Test.  \nGood luck!  \n3  \nTest Format  \nPart 1  \nTEST FORMAT  \n4  \nTest Format   \nIn this part, you will learn about the length and structure of the test. You will also learn about computer adaptive testing and how it a ects your test experience.  \nTest Length  \nYou will need about one hour of uninterrupted time to take the Duolingo English Test.  \n\n| Test Structure |\n| --- |\n|  |\n| \u003Cbr>Once you begin the test, you will be guided through th","cbCaidrdO1vQIPc8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidrdO1vQIPc8","pdf",3033542,123,"English","# Introduction\n## Who is this handbook for?\n## How can you use this handbook?\n## The Appendices\n## The Glossary\n## Computer adaptive testing\n# Test Format\n## Test Length\n## Test Structure\n### Section 1: Introduction and onboarding\n### Section 2: Adaptive test\n### Section 3: Writing Sample and Speaking Sample\n## Test Format - Sequence of question types\n# Part 2 Question Types","[{\"question\":\"Who is this handbook for?\",\"answer\":\"Anyone who wants to take the Duolingo English Test. 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