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Interactive Reading can be challenging for many DET students. Even students with strong vocabulary skills may lose points because they focus too much on individual words instead of understanding the meaning and...

In this episode, DET Practice Tutors Alex and Emma discuss how choosing stronger verbs can help improve your Duolingo English Test writing performance. They explain why common verbs like do, make, have, and get can make...

Struggling with descriptive questions on the Duolingo English Test? In this episode, two DET Practice Tutors explain how to turn a simple story into a stronger Writing Sample response. You’ll learn how to describe an...

How important is grammar in the Duolingo English Test? Many students spend hours memorizing grammar rules but still struggle to improve their scores. In this episode, DET Practice Tutors Emma and David explain how...

In this episode, DETPractice tutors explain why taking a realistic DET mock test before the official exam can help students find weaknesses, improve time management, and build confidence. They discuss common mistakes in...

In this episode, DETPractice Tutors share practical strategies to help you add nuance to your DET Speaking answers and improve the quality of your responses. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Adjust the strength of...

Forgot a word during the DET Speaking section? Don’t panic! In this episode, DET Practice Tutors Alex and Mia share 5 simple strategies to help you keep speaking, explain your ideas clearly, and improve your fluency...

In this episode of the DEPractice Podcast, DET Tutors share 4 practical strategies to help you prepare more effectively for the Duolingo English Test in 2026. You'll learn how to understand different DET question types...

Your DET Speaking score is not about speaking faster. It’s about speaking smarter. In this episode, we explore how the Duolingo English Test AI scoring system evaluates fluency and why many students lose points despite...

Have you ever wondered why your DET score didn't meet your expectations? Many test-takers practice hard but struggle because they don't fully understand how the DET evaluates their responses. In this episode, two...

You've been studying for weeks, but your DET score won't budge. Here's the truth: it's not about working harder—it's about working smarter. In this episode, DET Practice tutors reveal the three invisible barriers...

One of the most stressful parts of application season isn't the essays — it's the language score still hanging in limbo. As deadlines close in and IELTS or TOEFL slots run out, the Duolingo English Test (DET) becomes...

In this episode, two DETPractice tutors break down one of the most common yet challenging tasks in the Duolingo English Test — “Write About the Photo.” While the task may seem simple at first glance, many test takers...

<p>Are you stuck in a loop of taking Duolingo practice tests but seeing no improvement in your score range? In this episode, we reveal why "more practice" isn't always the answer and how the secret to a higher score...

<p>The podcast provides a comprehensive guide to the Duolingo English Test (DET), detailing its structure, scoring, and preparation strategies for the 2025 version. </p><p>It explains that the DET is a one-hour, fully...