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This DET practice set features 40 authentic prompts paired with expertly crafted high-scoring responses, covering six essential themes: Family & Traditions, Education & School, Technology & Society, Environment & Urban Life, Personal Growth & Emotions, and Arts & Culture. Whether you're aiming for a
2025-11-13 | DET Answering Strategies
50 Fill in the Blanks for Duolingo English Test Practice
In the Duolingo English Test (DET), Fill in the Blanks questions are among the most common and crucial question types. This format typically presents a passage with certain words omitted, requiring test-takers to accurately fill in the missing vocabulary based on context. They test not only vocabula
2025-11-13 | DET Answering Strategies
Image Description Response Examples for DET: 30 High-Scoring Samples
The Write About the Photo task in the Duolingo English Test challenges test-takers to describe an image clearly, accurately, and with strong grammar. High-scoring responses demonstrate not only vocabulary range but also logical structure and fluency. This article provides 30 sample responses that mo
2025-10-24 | DET Answering Strategies
Duolingo Write About the Photo Task: The Fastest Way to Boost Your Writing Score
The Write About the Photo task on the Duolingo English Test (DET) looks simple: you see a picture, and you have 60 seconds to write at least one sentence. But the real challenge is showing grammatical variety and descriptive depth in a very short time. In this guide, we’ll explore why sentence struc
2025-10-11 | DET Answering Strategies
DET Interactive Speaking Sample Questions and Answers (2025)
Introduction The Duolingo English Test (DET) introduced Interactive Speaking in 2025, a new question type that replaces older speaking tasks. Instead of simply repeating or reading sentences, you now respond in a realistic interview-style conversation with six questions divided into two topics. This
2025-08-29 | DET Answering Strategies
Duolingo English Test Interactive Listening – Complete Guide (New Version)
Hello everyone, welcome to DET Practice, Duolingo English Test Advanced Course. Today, we will be covering the question type: Interactive Listening Course. The Interactive Listening questions underwent an update in July 2025, so let's look at the question type introduction. Interactive Listening que
2025-08-06 | DET Answering Strategies
Complete Guide to Duolingo Interactive Speaking
Welcome to DET Practice's comprehensive guide on Interactive Speaking, the newest addition to the Duolingo English Test Advanced Course. Today, we'll explore everything you need to know about this challenging new question type that replaced the Listen and Speak section in July 2025. What is Duoli
2025-07-29 | DET Answering Strategies
Duolingo Read, Then Speak: 105 Samples with High-Scoring Answers (Tips Inside)
Understanding the Task Format The "Read, Then Speak" section of the Duolingo English Test is a crucial speaking component designed to assess your ability to speak spontaneously in English. You'll first see general directions for 20 seconds, followed by a specific prompt that remains visible. This pr
2025-05-29 | DET Answering Strategies
60 Duolingo Photo Description Samples with High-Scoring Answers (Pro Tips Inside)
The Duolingo English Test (DET) features unique picture description tasks – "Write About the Photo" and "Speak About the Photo" – that can significantly impact your score. Unlike a simple vocabulary quiz, these tasks assess a wide range of your communication abilities: observation, organization, lan
2025-05-27 | DET Answering Strategies
Master the Duolingo English Test: 10 Advanced Vocabulary Words to “Speak About the Photo” of Food!
Enhancing your vocabulary can significantly improve your performance in the "Speak About the Photo" section of the Duolingo English Test. Here’s a curated list of ten advanced words to help you vividly describe food in your responses. Speak About the Photo Portraits of People Transportat
2024-10-31 | DET Answering Strategies
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