Listen, Then Speak

According to the official exam guide, the "Listen, Then Speak" section is an open-ended question type within the Duolingo English Test (DET) with the following instructions:

1. Instructions: This question type requires candidates to listen to a statement or a question and then speak their response. The task is designed to assess both listening and speaking skills.

2. Subscores: The skills assessed in this question type include Conversation and Production, as it involves understanding the input and providing a spoken response.

3.Duration: The minimum duration for the oral response is typically 30 seconds, with a maximum duration ranging from 1.5 minutes to 3 minutes depending on the level of the test.

4. Interactive Operations:

- Candidates are given a short time (usually 20 seconds) to listen to the prompt and prepare their response before the recording starts.

- The recording will automatically begin after the preparation time, but candidates can also manually start the recording.

5. Answering the Question:

- After listening to the prompt, candidates should provide a spoken response that addresses the content of the prompt.

- It is important to speak clearly, naturally, and to utilize a good range of vocabulary and sentence structures.

6. Suggestions:

- Candidates should take the time during the preparation phase to understand the prompt and organize their thoughts.

- Speaking confidently and coherently is important, even if the candidate is unsure of some vocabulary or grammar.

7. Scoring: The response to this question type is evaluated based on the clarity, detail, and relevance of the spoken response, as well as the candidate's use of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

The "Listen, Then Speak" question type is designed to assess a candidate's ability to comprehend spoken English and respond appropriately, reflecting their listening and speaking proficiency in a real-world context.