Duolingo English Test (DET)

Duolingo English Test (DET)
The Duolingo English Test is an English test designed as convenient, fast, affordable, and trusted around the world. Duolingo English Test is an adaptive online English proficiency test and test time is 60 minutes. It includes a 45-minute adaptive test with various question types and a 10-minute video interview and writing sample section. The test evaluates reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills and is scored on a scale of 10-160, with results available within 24 hours.
Features of DET
Convenient
Take the test online from your computer at any time, anywhere in the world.

Fast
Complete the test in under 1 hour and receive your results in 1 day.
Affordable
At a fraction of the price of other tests, you can share your results with an unlimited number of institutions for no additional cost.
Modern AI testing system
This test scoring system is to make the test accessible, accurate, and secure. The test was developed by language testing experts using artificial intelligence (AI) to offer a modern testing experience built on research.
Accessible
Accurate
Scores are calculated by the grading engine, which is trained to understand language ability the same way that expert human raters do.
Secure
With the help of AI, multiple human proctors detect instances of rule breaking.
Convenient
Take the test online from your computer at any time, anywhere in the world.
Trusted
Accepted by about 5000 thousands of top institutions around the world. DET Test Modules
Introduction and Onboarding:
This section familiarizes test-takers with the test format and instructions.
Adaptive Test:
This 45-minute section uses a computer-adaptive format, adjusting question difficulty based on the test-taker's performance.
Writing and Speaking Sample:
This 10-minute section includes open-ended prompts for writing and speaking, allowing for longer responses to assess more advanced skills.
Adaptive Question Types:
● The test includes various question types, such as:
● Filling in missing letters or words: This assesses vocabulary and spelling.

● Reading aloud: This evaluates pronunciation and fluency.
● Describing pictures or topics: This tests writing and speaking skills.
● Identifying real English words: This assesses vocabulary and knowledge of thelanguage.
● Answering questions in your own words: This evaluates comprehension and ability
to express ideas.
● Video Interview and Writing Sample: Test-takers have a few minutes to respond to each prompt, allowing for more in-depth evaluation of their speaking and writing analytical skills.