{"id":7177,"date":"2023-02-07T01:58:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T01:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/?p=7177"},"modified":"2023-11-17T10:31:23","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T10:31:23","slug":"study-tips-for-duolingo-english-test-det","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/study-tips-for-duolingo-english-test-det\/","title":{"rendered":"Duolingo English Test (DET) and Strategies to Pass the Test"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><b>&lt; The Duolingo English Test will change some question types and the new test format will start on May 1st, 2023&gt;<br><br><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Starting from May 1st, 2023, the Duolingo English Test will undergo revisions, with one new type of question being added. The previously ungraded question (speaking sample) will now be graded and reflected in the overall score. One existing question type (listening to a word and selecting the real English word) will no longer be included in the test.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Newly added questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Listen and Respond questions (5-6 questions): A certain situation is set, and the conversation text (the first sentence of the conversation is blank, or the conversation text in response to a question is blank) is presented. You will be asked to fill in the blank (choose the most appropriate conversation text to start the conversation: Pick the best option to start the conversation, or choose the most appropriate response to the question: Select the best response).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Previously, speaking sample questions were not graded and were sent to the application universities as a reference. From now on, the speaking sample questions will also be graded and reflected in the test score. The grading will be done in the same way as the Read and then Speak questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Questions to be removed (deleted):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Removal of Listen &amp; Select questions: Listen to a word and choose the actual existing English word.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">===================================<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Hello everyone, today we will be introducing the Duolingo English Test (DET), which is one of the English proficiency tests required for admission to universities and colleges for international students.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">We will cover the characteristics of the Duolingo English Test listed below, including how to take the test and how to prepare for it.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The differences between the Duolingo English Test, TOEFL, IELTS, and TOEIC tests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">How to take the Duolingo English Test<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Comparison of test scores with other English proficiency tests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Test analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Test preparation strategies (study methods)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, at our school, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mentor Language Institute<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we plan to offer Duolingo (DET) Test Program preparation courses around summer 2023.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Let&#8217;s summarize the information!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 style=\"border-bottom: solid 3px #c0c0c0; padding-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">1. Differences of the Duolingo English Test compared to the TOEFL, IELTS, and TOEIC tests.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Let\u2019s compare the differences between the Duolingo English Test with the TOEFL, IELTS, and TOEIC tests. First, the Duolingo English Test has the following advantages for international students:<br><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #98fb98 60%);\">The test is significantly shorter.<\/span> <\/b><br>The Duolingo English Test can be completed in only 1 hour, which includes 5 minutes for pre-test verification. The vocabulary, grammar, and reading tests are administered in a written format, while the remaining 10 minutes are designated for the writing and speaking tests.<br><br><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><b><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #98fb98 60%);\">The test fee is cheap!<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the US, the Duolingo English Test can be taken for only $45. In contrast, TOEFL costs $255, IELTS costs $245-$255, TOEIC costs $85, and CEFR costs $385 and up (test fees may vary by country or region).<br><br><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #98fb98 60%);\">Tests can be taken anywhere.<\/span><\/b><br>The Duolingo English Test can be taken anywhere as long as you have a computer, camera, and microphone. There is no need to travel to a distant test center. It is recognized as an English proficiency test at over 4,000 educational institutions and is treated like TOEFL and IELTS at almost all community colleges in Los Angeles.<br><\/span><br><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><b><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #98fb98 60%);\">Adaptive test.<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Duolingo English Test is called an adaptive test, which means that the questions and levels of difficulty change according to the test-taker&#8217;s English level. This is a unique feature that sets it apart from many other English tests.<br><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"border-bottom: solid 3px #c0c0c0; padding-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">2. Scoring method, test scores, and score comparison with other English exams<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The Duolingo English Test uses an adaptive test method where the algorithm selects questions based on the test-taker&#8217;s English proficiency level. Within 48 hours of taking the test, the overall score and four sub-scores, including literacy, comprehension, conversation, and production, are displayed. The composite score is determined by considering all four sub-scores.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">Overall Score = Total score&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Sub-scores:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Literacy: Reading and writing ability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Comprehension: Reading comprehension<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Conversation: Speaking ability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Production: Creativity in English<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Duolingo test scores are excellent in comparison to TOEFL and IELTS, making it a viable option for individuals who aspire to study abroad or pursue a career overseas. Additionally, Duolingo tests are cost-effective and can be taken anywhere, making them highly valued for their affordability when compared to TOEFL and IELTS.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image9-847x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8973\" width=\"635\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image9-847x1024.jpg 847w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image9-248x300.jpg 248w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image9-768x929.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image9-1270x1536.jpg 1270w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image9.jpg 1653w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ere&#8217;s an explanation of how the Duolingo test scoring system works. There are two crucial points that you need to know about Duolingo scoring:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u30fb<strong>Multiple-choice question score<\/strong>:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For questions with predetermined correct answers such as fill-in-the-blank or reading comprehension, you&#8217;ll receive small points even if your spelling isn&#8217;t entirely accurate. Therefore, it&#8217;s essential to answer all questions, leaving no blanks.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u30fb<strong>No correct answers for writing or speaking scores<\/strong>:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Duolingo uses its proprietary algorithm (AI) to grade writing and speaking sections. Points are deducted for spelling mistakes and grammatical errors, so answering with correct sentences will earn you a higher score.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he following points should be kept in mind:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #98fb98 60%); font-size: 14pt;\"><b style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">D<\/b><b><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">on&#8217;t leave any blanks!<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> <br><\/span><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Since the Duolingo test uses an addition-based system, there&#8217;s no penalty for selecting an incorrect answer. However, failing to answer any questions will result in fewer points. Additionally, points are deducted for spelling mistakes and grammatical errors, so providing correct sentences will help you earn higher scores.<br><\/span><\/span><br><b style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #98fb98 60%);\">Written and spoken responses:<br><\/span><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">In this type of question, accurate English grammar, variety, word level, correct word selection, and answering the question asked are used as scoring criteria. Additionally, the length of your response, speaking fluency, and pronunciation speed within the limited time frame will impact your score.<br><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">y keeping these points in mind, you can achieve high scores on the Duolingo test. It&#8217;s especially important to answer all questions and provide accurate, high-level written and spoken responses in the written and spoken response sections. Spelling, grammar, word choice accuracy, fluency, and speaking speed also impact the score, so it&#8217;s crucial to prepare and practice adequately.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The chart below summarizes the conversion of Duolingo test scores to scores on TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, and CEFR.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image5-1-1024x935.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8974\" width=\"768\" height=\"701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image5-1-1024x935.png 1024w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image5-1-300x274.png 300w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image5-1-768x701.png 768w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image5-1-1536x1402.png 1536w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image5-1.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">If you are planning to enroll in a community college in the United States, typically you would need a TOEFL (iBT) score of 45 or an IELTS score of 5.0. However, with the Duolingo Test, you can now gain<\/span><br data-rich-text-line-break=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">admission with a score of 75! (As of 2023)<\/span><br data-rich-text-line-break=\"true\"><br data-rich-text-line-break=\"true\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Admission score criteria for Los Angeles community college.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\" aligncenter\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 65.9032%; height: 222px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 37.7603%; height: 18px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">College<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.93958%; height: 18px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Score<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 37.7603%; height: 18px;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">West LA College<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.93958%; height: 18px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">70<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 37.7603%; height: 18px;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Santa Monica College<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.93958%; height: 18px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">75<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 37.7603%; height: 18px;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Los Angeles City College<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.93958%; height: 18px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">75<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 37.7603%; height: 18px;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Glendale Community College<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.93958%; height: 18px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">75<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 37.7603%; height: 18px;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">East LA College<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.93958%; height: 18px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">75<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 37.7603%; height: 18px;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">El Camino College<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.93958%; height: 18px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">75<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 37.7603%; height: 18px;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Pasadena City College<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.93958%; height: 18px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">80<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 37.7603%; height: 18px;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Long Beach City College<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.93958%; height: 18px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">85<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 37.7603%; height: 18px;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Orange Coast College<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.93958%; height: 18px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">90<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 37.7603%; height: 18px;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Pierce College<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.93958%; height: 18px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">95<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 37.7603%; height: 24px; text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Valley College<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.93958%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">95<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><br>However, for highly ranked universities, a considerably high score is required.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8975  aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image4-1000x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"704\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image4-1000x1024.png 1000w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image4-293x300.png 293w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image4-768x786.png 768w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image4-1500x1536.png 1500w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image4.png 1952w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><br><br><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"border-bottom: solid 3px #c0c0c0; padding-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>3.&nbsp; How to Apply for and Take the Duolingo English Test<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To take the Duolingo English Test, you must first create an account on the official Duolingo English Test website. To create an account, you need to enter information such as your name, email address, and password.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, you need to purchase the test you wish to take. In the Duolingo English Test, you can purchase the test with a credit card. To purchase the test, select &#8220;Purchase Test&#8221; from &#8220;My test&#8221; and enter your payment information.<br><br><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8976 \" src=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image7-1024x626.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image7-1024x626.png 1024w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image7-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image7-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image7-1536x939.png 1536w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image7.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8977 \" src=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image24-1024x698.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image24-1024x698.png 1024w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image24-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image24-768x523.png 768w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image24-1536x1047.png 1536w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image24.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><br>With just this, you can take the test! Additionally, if you purchase two test attempts, the test fee per attempt becomes cheaper, making it a good deal for those considering taking the test multiple times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">You can easily apply for the Duolingo English Test, so please give it a try.<br><br><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8978 \" src=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image20-1024x647.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"734\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image20-1024x647.png 1024w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image20-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image20-768x486.png 768w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image20-1536x971.png 1536w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image20.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" \/><br><br><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"border-bottom: solid 3px #c0c0c0; padding-bottom: 5px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">4. Introduction to Test Questions<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Duolingo English Test offers 17 different question styles, although the content of the questions may vary (for example, the photo in a question that asks you to describe it in writing may change). Therefore, the most important preparation for the test is to be ready to apply your answering style to the different question styles. Understanding the question types will have a significant impact on your score. Although not all questions can be answered with the same approach, preparation is essential.<br><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each test includes the following number of questions with time limits:<br><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-3\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Listening: 2 questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Reading comprehension: 5 questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Speaking: 4 questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Writing: 3 questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br>You must answer each question within the time limit. Overall, the test takes approximately one hour. The difficulty of the test varies depending on the question type and response time, but with solid preparation, you can take the test with confidence.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 278px; width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.1191%; height: 20px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Question Format<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.0952%; height: 20px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Scoring method<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.7856%; height: 20px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Frequency<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.1191%; height: 10px; border-style: dotted; border-color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">&#8211; Fill-in-the-blank questions<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.0952%; height: 74px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\" rowspan=\"5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"> A predetermined score is added.<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Misspelled words receive fewer points.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.7856%; height: 74px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\" rowspan=\"5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Each section has <br>about 4-6 questions.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.1191%; height: 10px; border-style: dotted; border-color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">&#8211; Choose the English word from the given words<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 21px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.1191%; height: 10px; border-style: dotted; border-color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">&#8211; Choose the English word after <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">listening to the word<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.1191%; height: 20px; border-style: dotted; border-color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">&#8211; Dictation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.1191%; height: 24px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">&#8211; Oral reading<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.1191%; height: 18px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">&#8211; Describe the picture in writing&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.0952%; height: 18px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Scored by AI<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.7856%; height: 18px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">3 questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.1191%; height: 18px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">&#8211; Describe the picture by speaking<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.0952%; height: 18px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Scored by AI<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.7856%; height: 18px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">1 question<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.1191%; height: 18px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">&#8211; Read the question and answer in writing.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.0952%; height: 18px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Scored by AI<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.7856%; height: 18px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">1 question<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 18px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.1191%; height: 18px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">&#8211; Read the question and answer by speaking.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.0952%; height: 18px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Scored by AI<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.7856%; height: 18px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">1 question<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.1191%; height: 25px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">&#8211; Answer by speaking after listening to the question.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.0952%; height: 25px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Scored by AI<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.7856%; height: 25px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">1 question<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 77px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.1191%; height: 10px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">&#8211; Insert appropriate English words into the paragraph.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.0952%; height: 10px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><br>A predetermined score is added. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Misspelled words receive fewer points.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.7856%; height: 10px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">2 sets<br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">(1 set: 3 questions)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.1191%; height: 37px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">&#8211; Writing sample<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.0952%; height: 37px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Scored by AI<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.7856%; height: 37px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">1 question<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.1191%; height: 40px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">&#8211; Speaking sample<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.0952%; height: 40px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Scored by AI<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.7856%; height: 40px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">1 question<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"yajirushi\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">&lt;Pattern 1&gt; Fill-in-the-blank questions.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this type of question, several letters of a word in the passage are missing. Fill in the appropriate letters to make the correct word\/sentence.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8981  aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image25-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"633\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image25-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image25-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image25-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image25-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image25.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"yajirushi\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">&lt;Pattern 2&gt; Choosing actual English words from a word list.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8982 \" src=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image12-1024x695.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"639\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image12-1024x695.png 1024w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image12-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image12-768x521.png 768w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image12-1536x1043.png 1536w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image12.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8983 \" src=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image2-1024x710.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"631\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image2-1024x710.png 1024w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image2-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image2-768x532.png 768w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image2-1536x1065.png 1536w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image2.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 631px) 100vw, 631px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"yajirushi\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>&lt;Pattern 3&gt; Dictation.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">In this type of question, listen to a passage and type what you hear accurately. \ufffc<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8984 \" src=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image17-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"662\" height=\"496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image17-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image17-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image17-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image17-1536x1153.png 1536w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image17.png 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"yajirushi\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>&lt;Pattern 4&gt; Reading short passages and recording them.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">In this type of question, read a short passage and record your voice reading it.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8985 \" src=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image11-1024x812.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"655\" height=\"519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image11-1024x812.png 1024w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image11-300x238.png 300w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image11-768x609.png 768w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image11.png 1159w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"yajirushi\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>&lt;Pattern 5&gt; Writing a passage describing a picture (Writing).<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In this type of question, write a passage that describes a given picture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8986 \" src=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image19-1024x951.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"679\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image19-1024x951.png 1024w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image19-300x279.png 300w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image19-768x713.png 768w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image19.png 1165w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"yajirushi\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>&lt;Pattern 6&gt; Speaking a description of a picture (Recording) (Speaking).<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In this type of question, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">speak a description of a given picture and record your voice.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8987 \" src=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image8-1006x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"654\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image8-1006x1024.png 1006w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image8-295x300.png 295w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image8-768x782.png 768w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image8-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image8-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image8.png 1131w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><br \/>&lt;Pattern 7&gt; Writing a passage in response to a prompt (Writing).<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In this type of question, read a prompt or question and write a passage in response.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8988 \" src=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image6-1024x931.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"667\" height=\"607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image6-1024x931.png 1024w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image6-300x273.png 300w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image6-768x698.png 768w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image6.png 1115w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"yajirushi\"><br \/><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">&lt;Pattern 8&gt; Speaking a response to a prompt (Recording) (Speaking)<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;\">In this type of question, read a prompt or question and speak your response, recording your voice. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"yajirushi\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8989 \" src=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image13-1024x898.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"716\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image13-1024x898.png 1024w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image13-300x263.png 300w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image13-768x674.png 768w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image13.png 1164w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><br \/><br \/><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">&lt;Pattern 9&gt; Speaking an answer to a question (Recording) (Speaking).<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this type of question, listen to a question and speak your answer, recording your voice.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8990 \" src=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image23-1024x886.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"695\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image23-1024x886.png 1024w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image23-300x260.png 300w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image23-768x665.png 768w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image23.png 1139w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><br \/><br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"yajirushi\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">&lt;Pattern 10&gt; Filling in missing words in a short paragraph (Typing).<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">In this type of question, a short paragraph is presented with missing words throughout. Type in the missing words to complete the paragraph.\u00a0<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8991 \" src=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image16-998x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"708\" height=\"727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image16-998x1024.png 998w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image16-292x300.png 292w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image16-768x788.png 768w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image16.png 1130w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><br \/><br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"yajirushi\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">&lt;Pattern 11&gt; A long text is presented, and a paragraph is missing.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Choose the best paragraph to insert from four options given to complete the text.<br \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8992 \" src=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image15-985x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"746\" height=\"776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image15-985x1024.png 985w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image15-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image15-768x798.png 768w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image15.png 1159w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><br \/><br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"yajirushi\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">&lt;Pattern 12&gt; Highlight the Answer in a Short Paragraph\/Passage Problem.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8979 \" src=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image3-1024x863.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"730\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image3-1024x863.png 1024w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image3-300x253.png 300w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image3-768x647.png 768w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image3.png 1153w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"yajirushi\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">&lt;Pattern 13&gt; Reading a short paragraph and selecting the best title (headline) from four options that represents the main idea (what the paragraph is about).<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"yajirushi\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8993 \" src=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image22-989x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"713\" height=\"738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image22-989x1024.png 989w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image22-290x300.png 290w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image22-768x795.png 768w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image22.png 1163w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><br \/><br \/><br \/>&lt;Pattern 14&gt; Choose the Best Title for a Short Paragraph.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read a short paragraph and select the best title from four options provided. This exercise will help you improve your ability to create engaging and effective titles for your content. Choose a title that accurately reflects the topic of your writing and uses relevant keywords to attract readers to your work. This exercise will assist you in honing your skills in crafting compelling titles that accurately represent your writing\u2019s content.\u00a0<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8994 \" src=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image10-1024x900.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"697\" height=\"613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image10-1024x900.png 1024w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image10-300x264.png 300w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image10-768x675.png 768w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image10.png 1143w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"yajirushi\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>&lt;Pattern 15&gt; Read the prompt and express your opinion by deciding whether to agree or disagree. Write about your own opinion (Writing).<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8980 \" src=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image18-1024x827.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"742\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image18-1024x827.png 1024w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image18-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image18-768x620.png 768w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image18.png 1172w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 742px) 100vw, 742px\" \/><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"yajirushi\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>&lt;Pattern 16&gt; Read the prompt and express your opinion by deciding whether to agree or disagree. Talk about your own opinion (Speaking).<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8995 \" src=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image21-1024x823.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"746\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image21-1024x823.png 1024w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image21-300x241.png 300w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image21-768x617.png 768w, https:\/\/mliesl.edu\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image21.png 1154w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><br \/><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"border-bottom: solid 3px #c0c0c0; padding-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>5. Test Preparation Methods (Study Methods)<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The Duolingo English Test is a difficult test to study for because there are no past question collections or textbooks available for this new test!<br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Below are things you should do before taking the test! Additionally, if you plan to study for it, we will provide you with effective study methods! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Learn about the test questions and practice by creating several similar questions!<br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/p>\n<ol class=\"list-5\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Learn about the test questions and practice by creating several similar questions!<\/span><\/strong><br>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">First and foremost, take the Duolingo practice test! You can&#8217;t prepare without knowing your enemy!<br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Duolingo&#8217;s website offers free strategy guides and practice tests, which are the best way to learn about the types of questions that will be asked (as explained above).<br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/englishtest.duolingo.com\/readiness\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/englishtest.duolingo.com\/readiness<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Additionally, since similar style questions will appear, practicing by creating your own photo questions and other types of questions will help you score better on the actual test!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Furthermore, if you want to prepare more deeply for the test, you can establish your own style by writing a short paragraph for each type of question on a given topic, such as an Agree\/Disagree question, starting with a general perspective and ending with your own opinion and supporting ideas before concluding with your own view. By practicing with a few of these, you can further improve your score.<br><br><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><b style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Practice reading English sentences out loud (short sentences are fine too, no need for long ones).<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In the Duolingo English Test, you will need to read short sentences out loud. When doing so, it&#8217;s important to determine where to break the sentence (where to take a breath) and what intonation to use (whether to raise or lower the tone at the end of the sentence). Practice your pronunciation by reading blog posts and news articles out loud.<\/span><br><\/b><br><br><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%);\">It&#8217;s important to firmly grasp the basics of English vocabulary and grammar, including spelling.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Duolingo English Test, you need to read and listen to a list of words and identify which ones are real. If you&#8217;re aiming for a score of 60-115 on the Duolingo English Test, you&#8217;ll need to master B1\/B2 level vocabulary. To do this, use the Oxford Learner&#8217;s Dictionary and filter for B1\/B2 level. The dictionary also provides American and British pronunciations, which can be helpful for practicing your own pronunciation.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s also helpful to get accustomed to basic English vocabulary visually and auditorily by reading the <\/span>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com\/us\/wordlists\/oxford3000-5000\">Oxford Learner\u2019s Dictionary<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> thoroughly and listening to word pronunciations. This can be useful for the actual test. Although you may often skim over it, make it a habit to engage with English and pay attention to details such as word spellings. There are also fill-in-the-blank questions involving basic English grammar and vocabulary (sometimes including pronouns like &#8220;it&#8221; and articles like &#8220;the&#8221;), so make sure to keep an eye out for these and practice them on a daily basis.<\/span><br><br><br><\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong><span style=\"background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, #ffff66 60%); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Practice dictation!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">In the Duolingo English Test, you need to write down short sentences that you hear. Try listening to podcasts or YouTube videos, pause and write down the last sentence you heard. Then, try reading them out loud.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<fieldset style=\"border: 3px solid #ffd54f; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The Duolingo test is a new test that has rapidly gained recognition in the last two years, so there are currently no preparation questionnaires available. Therefore, it is very important to prepare yourself using various materials in your own way. It is also best to study by looking at the opinions and methods of experts to establish your own preparation methods. <br><br>We have also studied the Duolingo test and created our own strategy guide and practice tests to use in our classes. If you are considering pursuing university education in Los Angeles and are thinking of using your Duolingo score for your university application, I think that our Duolingo test preparation course will definitely help you achieve a high score in a short period of time, so please try our classes and then study on your own after receiving the necessary tools. <br><br>We wish you all the best in achieving your goals and scores in a short period of time! <br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Good Luck!!<\/span><\/fieldset>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-container-69e1962473c48 wp-block-social-links\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-instagram wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mentorlanguageinstitute\/?hl=en\" aria-label=\"Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mentorlanguageinstitute\/?hl=en\"  class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 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