Mock Test 1
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A complete sitting in the real order, all eight sections. Questions run from easy to hard across the whole range, so wherever you are now, this one finds it.
Take test 1● Updated for the July 2025 DET format — now with Interactive Speaking
The Duolingo English Test practice that feels like the real exam
The same question types, adaptive engine, timing and one-hour flow as the real Duolingo English Test — rebuilt so test day feels like something you have already done. Then a full eight-subscore report, before you pay $70 for the real thing.
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Mirrors the real exam, task for task
Adaptive engine, not a fixed quiz
AI-scored writing and speaking
All eight subscores reported
Three full tests, free for now, no card
3Full-length mock tests
11Question types covered
60 minPer full test
10–160Score scale reported
3 full-length DET mock tests
Each one is a full test: about an hour, all 11 question types, difficulty that adapts as you go, and a complete report at the end. Take them in any order.
Mock Test 2
Full test
A completely separate set of questions. Nothing in this test appears in test 1 or test 3, so a second sitting measures you again rather than measuring what you remember.
Take test 2Mock Test 3
Full test
The third disjoint set, with its own passages, dictations, conversations and prompts. Same difficulty range and the same scoring, so all three scores are directly comparable.
Take test 3Practice by section
Only have twenty minutes? Drill one section at a time. Four tests per skill, each scored the same way the full test scores it.
An adaptive DET practice test, not a quiz
The engine adapts after every response, just like the live test — get one right and the next gets harder. Sessions run with a locked timer, single-take recordings and no going back, so test day feels like your seventh attempt instead of your first.
- Adaptive item selection, the same way the real test works
- Webcam and microphone check before the clock starts
- Six separate forms — no repeated items between attempts
Duolingo English Test format: all 11 question types
The real test mixes graded and ungraded tasks in an adaptive order. Every mock test here covers all of them, down to the character limits and countdown timers.
Read & Complete
Restore missing letters in a damaged passage against a 3-minute clock. Partial credit is graded exactly the way the real scorer does it.
LiteracyPractice →Read & Select
Separate real English words from convincing invented ones. Timed drills build the instinct so you stop second-guessing yourself.
LiteracyPractice →Fill in the Blanks
Complete words inside a paragraph where only the first letters survive. Adaptive difficulty pushes you toward the 120+ band.
LiteracyPractice →Listen & Type
Transcribe a spoken sentence with a limited number of replays — the single fastest way to move your listening subscore.
ComprehensionPractice →Interactive Speaking
Hold a short spoken conversation with an animated character. Each of the six to seven questions is built from your last answer, so you answer on the spot. New in July 2025.
ProductionPractice →Speak About the Photo
Describe an image for 90 seconds without drying up. The prompt bank rotates 400+ photos so you never memorise an answer.
ProductionPractice →Write About the Photo
One minute, one image, at least one full sentence. Instant feedback on grammar, range, and whether you actually answered.
ProductionPractice →Interactive Reading
The long multi-part passage task, complete with sentence completion, highlighting, and the free-response summary step.
ComprehensionPractice →Interactive Listening
Follow a branching conversation, pick the right reply at each turn, then summarise what was said in your own words.
ComprehensionPractice →Speaking Sample
The ungraded video interview that admissions officers actually watch. Record, review the playback, and re-record freely.
Video interviewPractice →Writing Sample
Five minutes on an open prompt. We flag off-topic drift, thin development, and the length range strong samples land in.
Writing samplePractice →
Your report
See exactly what you get at the end
All eight subscores — Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening plus the four integrated ones — with an error band on the overall, per-response feedback on every writing and speaking task, and a ranked list of what to work on next.
- An honest range, not just a number. The engine knows how uncertain it is, so it shows you.
- Feedback on every response. What was strongest and the one thing to fix.
- A ranked list of weaknesses, so you know where the next hour should go.
Mock Test 4
155/160
Likely range 150–160 · C2
Reading160
Writing150
Speaking150
Listening160
Literacy155
Comprehension160
Conversation155
Production150
Writing sample
Clear position and good range, but the second paragraph repeats the first rather than developing it. Work on development.
Instant DET score report with subscores
Every test returns an overall estimate plus Production, Literacy, Comprehension and Conversation subscores — the same four the official report shows. Then we go further: question-by-question review, transcripts of your recordings, and a ranked list of what to fix first.
- Results in under two minutes, including speaking and writing
- Word-level pronunciation and fluency markers on every recording
- Score history so you can see whether you're actually improving
Duolingo English Test preparation, ten minutes a day
Between full tests, work single question types in short sets. The drill engine watches which items you miss and keeps serving that pattern until your accuracy holds — vocabulary depth for Read & Select, dictation speed for Listen & Type, idea development for the writing tasks.
- Streaks and daily goals that take under ten minutes
- A saved list of every word you've missed, with spaced review
- Model answers at the 90, 110, 130 and 140 score bands
How the Duolingo English Test is scored
The DET reports an overall score from 10 to 160 in five-point increments, plus eight subscores: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening individually, and four integrated subscores built by averaging pairs of them. Because every skill feeds two integrated subscores, one weak skill drags down two numbers at once.
Literacy
Reading + Writing
How well you understand written English and produce it. Driven by Read & Complete, Fill in the Blanks and the written tasks.
Comprehension
Reading + Listening
How much you actually take in. Combines how much you take in from reading and from listening.
Conversation
Listening + Speaking
Understanding speech and responding to it in real time. Interactive Listening and Interactive Speaking carry most of the weight.
Production
Writing + Speaking
How much language you can generate under time pressure. The most common bottleneck, and the slowest to move.
Wondering how a DET score compares to IELTS or TOEFL? Conversions differ by source and get revised, so check Duolingo's own score comparison and the exact minimum your university publishes — those are the only two numbers that count.
How to prepare for the Duolingo English Test
1
Find your level
Sit one full-length mock under real conditions. An hour later you have a baseline score and a ranked list of weak spots.
2
See what is weakest
Follow a study plan built from your report. Short daily sets target the two or three question types holding your score down.
3
Work on that one thing
Run a fresh full mock every week or two. When two consecutive tests clear your target, book the real thing with confidence.
What test takers say
105 → 130
“I'd taken the real test once and got 105 with no idea why. The subscore breakdown made it obvious my production was dragging everything down. Six weeks of speaking drills and I retook it at 130.”
115 → 125
“The interactive reading section is what got me. Practising it on the real interface, on a real clock, meant test day was boring — which is exactly what you want on test day.”
First try: 140
“I was working full time, so ten-minute drills on my commute were the only thing I could keep up. The streak got me through eight weeks and I cleared my university's cut-off first try.”
120 → 135
“Six separate forms mattered more than I expected. By the fourth one I stopped panicking at the timer and started actually reading the passages.”
Free plan
“The section tests are the thing I use most. Twenty minutes of listening practice on a weeknight is realistic. A full hour is not.”
110 → 128
“Getting the transcript of my own speaking answers was uncomfortable and extremely useful. I had no idea how often I restarted sentences.”
95 → 115
“English was never my problem, the format was. Read & Complete made no sense until I'd done it thirty times.”
130 → 145
“At 130 the advice online stops being useful. The high band forms were the only practice that actually felt hard enough.”
First try: 125
“I booked the real test the same week I hit my target twice in a row here. No surprises on the day, which was the whole point.”
95 → 120
“The section tests are what did it. My reading was already fine, so spending a whole hour on full mocks was wasting my evenings. Twenty minutes on writing, four nights a week, for a month.”
115 → 135
“I kept clicking ‘real word’ whenever I wasn't sure on Read & Select. One page here explained that guessing counts against you. That single habit was costing me more than my vocabulary was.”
80 → 105
“English is my third language and I had never sat a computer-adaptive test. Doing six of them meant the real one felt like the seventh, not the first. That was the whole benefit for me.”
125 → 140
“The per-response feedback is the part nobody else does. Being told my conclusion just restated my introduction was more useful than any score. I would not have spotted it myself.”
100 → 125
“I was working full time and could only manage short sessions. The report ranked what to work on, so I never had to decide what to study — I just did the top item each evening.”
90 → 115
“My listening looked fine until the dictation task showed I was missing every article and plural. Understanding a sentence and hearing every word of it turn out to be different skills.”
110 → 130
“I ran out of things to say at ninety seconds on every speaking task. The four-layer structure on the photo page fixed it in a week. Simple thing, big difference.”
Duolingo English Test FAQ
How can I practise for the Duolingo English Test for free?
Take all three full-length mock tests here at no cost during launch — each is a complete simulation with all 11 question types and a scored report including your four subscores. Duolingo also offers its own free practice test on the official site, which is worth doing as well. The more full-length attempts you sit under real timing, the less test day surprises you.
How much does the Duolingo English Test cost?
The official Duolingo English Test costs $70 USD per attempt, and the price is the same in every country. Duolingo also sells a two-test bundle for $118. Certified results normally arrive within 48 hours; there is an optional paid option for faster turnaround. Practice on this site is separate and free for a limited time.
Is this the official Duolingo English Test?
No. DET Mock Tests is an independent preparation platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Duolingo, Inc. Book your official test through Duolingo directly. We only help you prepare for it.
How long is the Duolingo English Test?
About an hour, including the adaptive graded section and the ungraded speaking and writing samples at the end. Because the test adapts to your level, you spend your time on items near your ability instead of working through questions that are far too easy or far too hard. Every mock test here runs to the same length and structure.
How hard is the Duolingo English Test?
Difficulty is personal, but the format catches people out more than the English does. It is adaptive, so it keeps pushing until it finds your ceiling and never feels easy. Recordings are single-take, there is no going back to a previous question, and several tasks run on very short timers. Practising the format is usually worth more than extra vocabulary study.
Is the Duolingo English Test easier than IELTS?
They are different rather than strictly easier or harder. The DET is about an hour, taken at home, computer-adaptive, and scored 10–160. IELTS is longer, sat at a test centre, and includes a live human speaking interview. People who dislike unpredictable adaptive difficulty often prefer IELTS; people who dislike test centres and long sittings often prefer the DET. Check which one your university accepts before choosing.
How do I raise my Duolingo English Test score?
Start with a full-length diagnostic and read the subscores rather than the overall number. Because each subscore combines two skills, the weakest skill is usually dragging two numbers down at once — for most people that is Production, which combines writing and speaking. Drill that skill in short daily sets, then re-sit a full mock every week or two to confirm the change is real.
Do I need a microphone and webcam?
A microphone, yes — several question types are spoken and they feed two of the four subscores. A webcam is only needed for the Speaking Sample, which mirrors the video interview admissions officers can watch. Any modern laptop or phone works, and we run an equipment check before each test.
Can I practise on my phone?
Drills, score reports and study plans work fully on mobile. We recommend taking full-length mock tests on a laptop or desktop, because the official test is delivered on a computer and the typing tasks feel very different on a small keyboard.
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