DUOLINGO 2024 PATTERN & SYLLABUS
ONLINE TEST
Duolingo English Test Pattern include two sections- Adaptive test and video interview. The total test duration is 60 minutes. The adaptive test takes 45 minutes to complete and the video interview takes 10 minutes. There are a 5 minutes introductory part that takes candidates through the quick setup of the test, explaining the rules and requirements of the test. The Duolingo English Test pattern is planned and designed using Artificial Intelligence and Data Forensics technology to keep the clarity of the test. Duolingo English test is designed to analyze the candidate’s ability in all aspects such as Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing.
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The Duolingo English Test is an online test that aspirants can take anywhere and anytime. Here is the Duolingo English Test pattern is given below:
Test Name | Duolingo English Test |
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Mode | Online |
Sections | 2 |
Types of Questions | Objective + Descriptive |
Duration | 60 minutes |
Time Distribution | Introduction and onboarding-5 minutes Graded Adaptive Test-45 minutes Ungraded Video and Writing Sample-10 minutes |
This section focuses on analyzing the reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities of the candidates. It is a graded section of the Duolingo English test which is 45 minutes long. All question types are combined in this single section and they appear randomly during the test. The scores for the Duolingo Adaptive test will be allotted by the test provider separately. The test taker must follow the rules and regulations of the Duolingo adaptive test otherwise, they may get disqualified.
The video interview is the second segment of the Duolingo English test. This Duolingo English Test pattern is a 10-minute extended test that requires the test taker to record their answer to the given open-ended questions. The test taker may be asked to speak about any given situation or describe an image or may be given an option to choose a topic and speak for a few minutes. Candidates should be well prepared followed by DET practice papers for all types of questions. Also, the test takers must keep in mind the following pointers while recording the video.
Candidates who appear for the Duolingo English Test will be introduced to the set of rules and regulations prior to the test. The 60 minutes test is broadly divided into three sections, namely- Introduction and Onboarding, Graded Adaptive Test, and Ungraded Video and Writing Sample. Below is a detailed description of the Duolingo English Test score pattern sections.
Here in the given below table candidates can get a detailed analysis of the Duolingo English Test graded section and question types. Candidates can plan their DET preparation accordingly:
Question Type | Sub-Scores | Time Limit(minutes/seconds) |
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Read and Complete | Literacy, Comprehension | 3 min |
Read and Select | Literacy, Comprehension | 1 min |
Listen and Select | Comprehension and Conversation | 1.5 min |
Listen and Type | Comprehension and Conversation | 1 min |
Read Aloud | Comprehension and Conversation | 20 sec |
Write about the Photo | Production, Literacy | 1 min |
Speak about the Photo | Production, Conversation | 0.5-1.5 min |
Read and Write | Production, Literacy | 5 min |
Read and Speak | Conversation, Production | 0.5-1.5 min |
Listen and Speak | Conversation, Production | 0.5-1.5 min |
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Here in the given below table candidates can get a detailed analysis of the Duolingo English Test ungraded section and question types:
Ungraded Samples | Time Limit(minutes/seconds) |
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Speaking Sample | 1-3 min+30 sec |
Writing Sample | 3-5 min+30 sec |
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The Duolingo English test score is published within 48 hours of taking the test. The candidates can access their results by logging in to their accounts. The test results are released in the form of a certificate exhibiting basic information about the candidate. Also, applicants can send their scores to their preferable institutions abroad while on the certificate download page. The complete process of accessing the Duolingo exam pattern and marks to send it to institutions is an online process. Duolingo test scores are valid for two years. Duolingo English Test is a quick, affordable, and convenient way for applicants to prove their English abilities for taking admission to universities abroad.
Following are the steps to save a copy of the Duolingo English Test certificate:
Duolingo English Test Score is scored on a scale of 10 to 160. The Duolingo exam pattern and marks are bisected into the overall score and four subscores, as follows:
Overall | 10 to 160+ General Description |
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Literacy | 10 to 160 |
Conversation | 10 to 160 |
Comprehension | 10 to 160 |
Production | 10 to 160 |
Below is the list of things that are required for the Duolingo English Test.
There is no specified or defined number of questions that will be asked in the test. Here is the frequency of questions that are asked in the Duolingo English Test.
Types of Questions | Frequency |
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Read and Select | 3-7 Times or 6 on average |
Read and Complete | |
Listen and Type | |
Listen and Select | |
Read Aloud | |
Speak about the Photo | 1 |
Write about the photo | 3 |
Read and Write | 1 |
Read and Speak | 2 |
Listen and Speak | 1 |
Speaking Sample | 1 |
Writing Sample | 1 |
FAQs On Duolingo English Test Pattern
Question 1. What type of questions are asked in the Duolingo English Test 2022?
Answer: Duolingo English Test comprises mostly Multiple choice questions.
Question 2. Is the DET timed?
Answer: Yes. All Duolingo English Tests are timed. Read the above article to know more.
Question 3. What does the session prompt timeout option in DET mean?
Answer: The session timed-out message prompts indicate that the internet connection is slow hence, it takes a longer time to load the questions.
Question 4. What is the difficulty level in DET?
Answer: The level of difficulty of questions is easy to moderate depending on the candidate’s proficiency level.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College
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