Duolingo English Test Prep Hub

Are you good at English but still getting a lower Duolingo English Test (DET) score than expected? You're not alone!
In this episode, two DETPractice Tutors discuss 6 common reasons why strong English speakers may struggle with the DET, including not knowing how to approach different DET question types, poor time management, limited academic vocabulary, and repeated small mistakes.
You'll also learn 5 practical ways to improve your DET performance, from practicing under time limits to getting AI feedback and taking full mock tests.
Tune in and discover how to turn your English skills into a better DET score!

In this episode, two DETPractice Tutors discuss 5 reasons why your DET score may not be improving, including:
1. Repeating the same mistakes without reviewing them.
2. Not spending enough time on your weakest skills.
3. Depending too much on memorized templates.
4. Typing too slowly during timed tasks.
5. Studying without a clear preparation plan.
Listen to practical tips on how to improve your preparation, build better study habits, and manage your test time more effectively. If typing is one of your weak areas, you can also improve your speed and accuracy with our free DET typing practice tool.

Struggling with the Duolingo English Test Writing Sample? Not sure what to write or how to organize your ideas in just five minutes? In this episode, two DETPractice tutors discuss five common DET Writing Sample topics: Education and Learning, Technology and Modern Life, Culture and Traditions, Environment and Social Responsibility, and Personal Experiences and Relationships.
You'll learn how to organize your response using a simple three-part structure, develop your ideas with the PEEEC method, avoid common writing mistakes, and manage your time more effectively. We also share useful English expressions and practical examples to help you write clearer and more complete answers.
Want to learn more about the Writing Sample format and practice strategies? Visit our DET Writing Sample Guide.
Tune in and get ready to improve your DET writing skills!

Is your Duolingo English Test writing score stuck around 100, even after lots of practice? In this episode, two DETPractice tutors discuss six common mistakes that may be affecting your writing performance, from using advanced vocabulary incorrectly to giving general ideas, making grammar mistakes, and connecting sentences poorly.
Through simple examples and practical explanations, you’ll learn how to develop your ideas, write more accurate sentences, and make your answers clearer and more organized.These strategies can help you improve your performance on writing tasks, including the Duolingo English Test Writing Sample.
Whether you’re preparing for your first DET or aiming for a higher score, this episode will help you recognize common writing problems and practice more effectively.

In this episode, two DET tutors talk about the pros and cons of AI-powered practice and traditional lessons. We discuss feedback speed, cost, personalized learning, flexible study time, and how regular practice can help students work toward a higher DET score.
We also talk about why knowing your current score and target score is important when planning your preparation. If you want to check your score range, explore different score targets, or see how DET scores compare with other English tests, you can use the DET Score Hub from DETPractice.
Whether you’re just starting your DET preparation or already working toward a specific score, this conversation offers some simple ideas for making your study time more effective.