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About the Duolingo Course
Your Path to Global Opportunities Starts Here.
The Duolingo English Test (DET) is the modern, convenient English proficiency test accepted for global migration and higher education. It assesses your ability across four vital skills: Literacy, Comprehension, Conversation, and Production.
- Four Skills, One Adaptive Test
- University & Visa Acceptance
- Focused Practice: Targeted training to master all 17+ question types and manage the 60-minute test time effectively.
- Score 120+ Strategy: Learn the AI scoring model and techniques to maximize your final score.
Begin Your Learning Adventure
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1. Overview of the Duolingo English Test
Purpose: To assess English proficiency for academic, professional, or personal purposes.
Mode: Online, accessible from anywhere.
Duration: Approximately 1 hour.
Cost: Significantly lower than other English proficiency exams (around $49 USD ~ ₹4500).
Acceptance: Recognized by over 4,000 institutions worldwide, including universities, colleges, and organizations.
2. Test Structure
- Read and Complete: Fill in missing letters in a paragraph.
- Listen and Type: Transcribe a spoken sentence.
- Speaking: Speak a response to a given prompt.
- Writing: Write a response to a given question or topic.
- Read Aloud: Read a sentence out loud.
- Answer a video prompt (speak for 1-3 minutes on a specific topic).
- Write a response to a question or prompt (50-100 words).
3. Scoring
Sub scores: The test provides sub scores in four areas:
- Literacy: Reading and Writing.
- Comprehension: Listening and Reading.
- Conversation: Speaking and Listening.
- Production: Speaking and Writing.
4. Key Features
Score Validity: Results are valid for 2 years.
- Convenience: Test-takers can complete the exam at home with just a computer, internet connection, and ID.
- Quick Results: Scores are available within 48 hours.
- Unlimited Score Reports: Test-takers can send their results to as many institutions as they wish without additional fees.
5. Eligibility and Requirements
Age: Test-takers must be at least 13 years old.
- A computer with a webcam and microphone.
- Stable internet connection.
- An official ID (passport, government-issued ID, or driver’s license).
6. Test-Taking Rules
To ensure test integrity, Duolingo has strict rules:
- Test-takers must be alone in a quiet room.
- No external devices (phones, notes, or headphones) are allowed.
- Avoid looking away from the screen or interacting with anyone during the test.
7. Comparison with Other English Tests
The Superior Choice for Growth
Duration: While a personal coach requires ongoing weekly sessions and self-help programs can last for months of unstructured reading, our course is completed in just 6-8 Weeks of structured, self-paced learning.
Cost: We offer a One-Time Affordable Fee, providing excellent value. This is a fraction of the cost of a personal coach, who charges high hourly rates (typically $100-$300+).
Delivery & Feedback: Unlike static self-help books with general advice and no feedback, our flexible online modules provide personalized AI and mentor feedback on your assignments. You get the accountability and insights of a coach, but with the convenience to learn anytime, anywhere.
8. Advantages of the Duolingo English Test
- Affordable: Accessible from home at a lower cost than other tests.
- Quick results: Receive results within 48 hours.
- Free unlimited score reporting: Send scores to multiple institutions without extra fees.
- User-friendly format: Shorter duration with adaptive testing.
- Globally recognized: Accepted by universities and institutions worldwide.
9. Who Should Take the Duolingo English Test?
- Students applying to universities or colleges where the test is accepted.
- Professionals seeking proof of English proficiency for job applications.
- Individuals looking for a cost-effective and convenient English proficiency test.
10. What are the Parameters for Duolingo English Test Scores?
Duolingo Score System (Score Reported From 10-160)
- Grammatical skills
- Fluency in English
- Ability to deliver the accurate answer
- Participant’s choice of words
- Use of vocabulary
- Pronunciation skills
