Duolingo Practice Test: Introduction & Onboarding
The introduction & Onboarding section is an essential step before you can start taking the actual test.
In this section, you must ensure your computer's camera, speakers, and microphone are working correctly.
You must also submit your government-issued photo ID and review the test rules and requirements.
This section typically takes only about 5 minutes to complete, but it is crucial to ensure that you are fully prepared to take the test and that everything is working as expected.
Duolingo Practice Test: Adaptive Test
The adaptive test section of the Duolingo practice test is designed to measure a student's English skills through a series of different question types.
This test section lasts approximately 45 minutes and is administered randomly to ensure each student receives a unique set of questions.
The adaptive test section questions cover many English language topics, including grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and listening skills.
The difficulty of the questions changes based on the student's performance, with easier questions being presented if the student is struggling and more difficult questions being presented if the student is performing well.
There are various types of questions that you might come across during this section, such as:
- Read and Select
- Fill in the Blanks
- Read and Complete
- Read Aloud
- Listen and Type
- Complete the Sentences
- Complete the Passages
- Highlight the Answer
- Identify the Idea
- Title the Passage
- Listen and Respond
- Summarise the Conversation
- Write about the Photo
- Interactive Writing
- Listen, then Speak
- Speak about the Photo
- Read, then Speak
Sample PaperQuestion Type: Read and complete
1. The Sun is the star at the centre of the Solar System. It i_ seen i_ the s_ _ and gi_ _ _ light t_ the Earth. When t_ _ Sun i_ in t_ _ sky, it i_ day. When t_ _ Sun i_ not i_ the s_ _, i_ is ni_ _ _. The planets, including Earth, go around it.
2. Humpback whales can live up to 45 years. They mig_ _ _ _ between t_ _ places th_ _ feed i_ the win_ _ _ and t_ _ places th_ _ give bi_ _ _ in t_ _ summer. They usually live alone.
Question Type: Select 3. Select the English words in this list.
4. Select the English words in this list.
Question Type: Read and Answer
5. Respond to the question in 50 words. Describe a time you were surprised. What happened?
6. Respond to the question in 50 words. People are never satisfied with what they have; they always want something more or different. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Give specific reasons for your answer.
7. Speak your answer to the question below. Talk about a hobby or activity that you enjoy doing. What is it? How long have you been doing it? Who do you do it with? Why is it important to you?
8. Speak your answer to the topic below. Describe the geography of the country where you currently live. How does the geography of the country affect its people and its culture?
9. Write for 3-5 minutes for the topic below. What is one thing you like about your personality? How has this quality helped you succeed or be a good friend to others? Is this quality that everyone should have?
10. Write for 3-5 minutes for the topic below. Name a person from history you admire. Why do you admire that person? What do you think we can learn from them? |
Duolingo Practice Test: Writing and Speaking Sample
The Duolingo Practice Test includes a Writing and Speaking Sample as part of its assessment process. In these sections, you are given prompts and asked to respond at length.
The Writing Sample allows for a 3—to 5-minute response, during which you will write about a topic provided as a written prompt.
The directions for the prompt appear for 30 seconds before the timer begins, giving you the time to read and consider the prompt and prepare to respond.
Similarly, the Speaking Sample allows for a 1—to 3-minute response, during which you will speak at length about a topic shown as a written prompt.
Again, 30 seconds are given for you to read, consider the prompt, and prepare to respond before the recording begins.
The Writing and Speaking Sample prompts in the Duolingo Practice Test cover a range of topics related to:
- Everyday life
- Education
- Work
- Current events
Some of the prompts may ask you to describe a personal experience, give an opinion on a social issue, or explain a concept. The topics are designed to test your ability to communicate effectively and coherently in the language being tested.
After the test, you can review their responses to these samples. It's important to note that institutions that receive the test results will also receive these samples.
Therefore, taking these sections seriously and responding thoughtfully and clearly to the prompts is essential.
