Adaptive = strategic
Questions get harder as you answer correctly. Your final score reflects the hardest level you comfortably handled. Focus on accuracy early — momentum matters more than speed.
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Study Guide
Duolingo English Test
Take the test from home in under an hour. Results arrive in 2 days and are accepted by 5,000+ institutions. Adaptive difficulty means every test is different — preparation is essential.
Download PDF guideTarget: Score 120+
Master the question types
Expect Read Aloud, Listen & Type, Fill-in-the-Blanks, Speaking samples, and a Writing Sample. The 'quick sections' test literacy and comprehension at speed — train with 60-second drills.
Rules and room setup
You must be alone, your face visible, ears uncovered, and no other windows/apps. Violations void your test. Do a full dry-run with the practice test before the real attempt.
Video Interview & Writing Sample
These aren't scored like a human interview — they're reviewed by institutions. Speak clearly for the full time and write at least 3 structured paragraphs.