Duolingo English Test
Duolingo English Test format and question types
The Duolingo English Test is an online, adaptive English proficiency test. Questions can vary as the test responds to performance. Learn what each task asks you to do, then use the official practice test for the current interface and instructions. TypoGrammar exercises isolate individual skills and do not simulate the complete test.
How to start
- Review the official walkthrough and identify each task type.
- Try a free official practice test to experience the interface.
- Keep a list of the reading, writing, and speaking tasks that need the most work.
Useful resources
Prepare for the response a task requires
Word recognition asks you to distinguish known English words from plausible inventions. Word completion requires spelling, grammar, and context together. Passage questions require evidence from connected text. Written and spoken responses require you to develop relevant ideas rather than identify a single answer. Practise these demands separately before combining them.
Use a format checklist before test day
Open the current official test walkthrough and note the instructions for each unfamiliar task. Check the official equipment, identification, room, and test-security requirements directly. During practice, record whether errors came from misunderstanding instructions, language gaps, or rushing; each cause needs a different solution.
Frequently asked questions
- Does everyone receive identical DET questions?
- No. The test is adaptive, so you should prepare transferable English skills instead of expecting a fixed list of questions.
- Do these exercises reproduce the official test interface?
- No. They are focused learning activities with explanations and retries. Check the official practice test for the current sequence, interface, and timing.
Learning material by TypoGrammar. Updated . Consult the official DET site for current test instructions and requirements.