Duolingo English Test Preparation

Prepare for the Duolingo English Test with guided practice in English skills, question formats, timing, and score interpretation.

How to use this outline: The objectives and sample four-week lesson sequences are course-planning guides. Teachers adapt activities, pace, and assessment to class needs and placement results. Level and score references are indicative, not guaranteed exam results.

1 DET English Test PreparationPractise the skills and question formats used in the Duolingo English Test.

Course Objective

Build confidence with adaptive test tasks, strengthen integrated English skills, and review performance across practice activities.

Target

Set a personal score goal after a diagnostic; practice scores are estimates and do not guarantee an official result.

Course Instructions

Use short, timed practice; review feedback and errors; practise speaking and writing responses; follow official test rules and integrity requirements.

Sample Four-Week Lesson Outline

Week 1: Test format, diagnostic, timing, and personal study plan.
Week 2: Reading and listening practice; vocabulary and comprehension review.
Week 3: Speaking and writing responses; clarity, organization, and time management.
Week 4: Mixed timed practice, error review, and test-day readiness checklist.

Self-assessment guide

CEFR, IELTS & DET Score Estimator

Select the English level that best reflects your current ability. The estimator gives broad reference ranges for IELTS and the Duolingo English Test (DET) to help choose an SCBI course.

Estimated current CEFR level

Estimates are for course guidance only. IELTS and CEFR are not exact equivalents, and official DET, IELTS, or CEFR results require the relevant assessment.

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