What’s the best way to prepare for the new Interactive Speaking section of DET?
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Here are some tips prepare for the new Interactive Speaking section of the Duolingo English Test:
- Use voice-based AI apps or AI chat tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Speechling, to practice in real conversations.
- Record yourself and review to find your mistakes. It will improve your answers and it's clarity.
- Practice Timed Responses. Try to answer in 35 seconds to build fluency under pressure.
- Create a daily habit of fluent speaking for at least 5 to 10 minutes.
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When you apply for admission in any university with your DET score, the admission committee needs no verification. As Duolingo itself share the scorecard of your test directly to the university through its secure portal. This is to ensure authenticity and prevent tampering.
Yes, you can send your certified Duolingo English Test score report to as many universities as you wish. It is free of charge.
No, Aalto University Finland does not accept Duolingo test for admission to Master's and Doctoral courses where the language of instruction of the course is English. But, to prove the English language proficiency, international applicants are required to submit the minimum scores given below:
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IELTS | 6.5 overall and writing score 6.0 |
TOEFL | 92 and writing score 22 |
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No, Duolingo does not announce a public list of speaking topics. However, candidates can prepare by practicing with commonly encountered themes such as food, family, studies, work, and entertainment. You need to focus on improving speaking skills. This will help you in every topic you want to speak.
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