Sample Test Flashcards
7 cards from real Duolingo English Test practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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In the 'Write About the Photo' task, you should write at least:
Answer: One full descriptive sentence
You must describe the image with at least one complete, accurate sentence.
The 'Speak About the Photo' task primarily evaluates your:
Answer: Fluency and spoken description
You speak about the image, so it measures spoken fluency and vocabulary.
For the longer 'Writing Sample', a strong response should be:
Answer: Organized with relevant supporting details
Clear organization and relevant development raise your writing subscore.
The video 'Speaking Sample' at the end of the test is:
Answer: Sent to institutions but not scored
It is shared with score recipients as a sample but does not affect the numeric score.
Which of these best improves a spoken response's fluency rating?
Answer: Speaking continuously with few long pauses
Smooth, continuous speech with minimal hesitation signals fluency.
How many times can you typically take the Duolingo English Test within a 30-day period?
Answer: Up to three certified tests
Duolingo generally allows up to three certified attempts in a 30-day window.
After completing the test, results are usually available within:
Answer: About 2 days
Certified results are typically returned within roughly 48 hours.