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Duolingo English Test

30 Essential Speaking Sample Questions with High-Scoring Answers

If you can respond well to these 30 Speaking Sample questions, you will be well-prepared for the Duolingo English Test. We created the questions that you see here by analyzing hundreds of Speaking Sample questions from the actual test.

Which questions are adaptive on the Duolingo English Test?

All of the writing and speaking questions are not adaptive. All other questions are adaptive.

Can I use templates on the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. But your responses still need to be original. You can use vocabulary and phrases that you memorize, but you should avoid memorizing long phrases (5+ words) and entire sentences.

Can I copy and paste on the Duolingo English Test?

No. Using copy-and-paste is forbidden on the DET, including for Summarize the Conversation.

Interactive Speaking - Guide to Duolingo English Test Question (2025)

Learn EVERYTHING you need to know to get a great score on the new Interactive Speaking question on the DET.

Which English Test Should I Take?

You should take the Duolingo English Test. The DET is cheaper than other tests, more convenient, and you get your results in just 48 hours (or even faster depending on how you book)!

Build Vocabulary Fast With Arno’s Vocab Builder: Movie-Clip Method Explained

Learn how Arno’s movie-clip method makes learning PTE vocabulary fun and fast. Build your vocab with context!

Updates to the Duolingo English Test (2025)

On 1 July, 2025, the following changes are coming to

Do Universities Have a Preference for English Tests?

No, they don’t. Schools only accept tests that they are completely confident in, and they don’t favor one test over another once it's on the approved list.

Duolingo English Test Acceptance by Country in 2025: Everything You Need to Know

Learn whether the Duolingo English Test is accepted by popular study abroad destinations like the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia.