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We provide speaking-task preparation for supported Leaving Certificate, GCSE, A Level and IB Language B language routes. Available languages and levels vary by exam family, and each launchable route is checked against its current format.

How do AI tutors help with oral exam preparation?

Our AI tutors recreate published speaking-test formats, ask topic-specific questions, provide instant pronunciation feedback, and help you practise exam-format conversations. They adapt to your level and focus on areas needing improvement.

What's the difference between exam levels?

Leaving Certificate routes use Ordinary and Higher Level, GCSE uses Foundation and Higher Tier, IB Language B uses SL and HL, and supported UK qualifications use AS Level or full A Level where that language currently offers them.

Can I practice specific exam topics?

Yes. You can practise supported speaking topics such as personal information, school life, hobbies, current affairs and exam-specific themes. Check the official exam-board guidance for the complete syllabus.

How accurate is the exam format simulation?

We follow published exam-board guidance. Our simulations replicate the format, timing, and task types for role-plays, picture descriptions, general conversation, and presentation practice.

When should I start exam preparation?

We recommend starting at least 3-6 months before your exam. Daily 20-minute sessions will significantly improve your confidence and performance. Our progress tracking helps you stay on target.

I'm panicking about my speaking exam tomorrow. Can you help?

Try a realistic practice and get actionable feedback. No card required. One purchase gives you a 12-month preparation window across every supported speaking and exam-practice route, using one shared live-practice allowance. €59.00 total, inclusive of any applicable VAT. No subscription.

What if I freeze during the real exam?

Practice with our AI reduces exam anxiety by familiarizing you with the format. We teach recovery techniques and filler phrases to help you keep talking even when nervous.

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Duolingo English Test Speaking Practice

Practise the supported Duolingo English Test speaking task with task timing and preparation feedback when available. Review the published format separately; this is not a full exam simulation.

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Duolingo English Test practice answers

What is this Duolingo English Test page for?

This page explains the supported Duolingo English Test speaking task, preparation feedback and the route into that task.

What kind of practice does LearnLingo.ai provide?

Learners can practise the supported speaking task with task timing and preparation feedback when available. It is not an official score or official exam paper.

Where should I start a session?

Start with one non-renewing, user-wide realistic speaking practice and feedback. Exam Pass then provides one 12-month preparation window across every supported speaking route. Live speaking practice uses one shared allowance; it is not a subscription or a route-specific allowance.

How should I verify exam rules?

Use LearnLingo.ai for preparation and feedback, then check your school, test centre, exam board, or official exam source for current rules, dates, fees, and marking requirements.

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Official Duolingo English Test source check

DET speaking format and practice boundary

Duolingo owns the official Duolingo English Test format, scoring, certification, result delivery, and policy rules. LearnLingo.ai uses public DET task-type information for independent speaking preparation only.

Verified format notes

Duolingo describes the DET as an online English proficiency test with a scored assessment and writing/speaking samples.
Duolingo's speaking explainer describes four DET speaking tasks: Picture Description, Extended Speaking, Speaking Sample, and Interactive Speaking.
Duolingo reports certified DET scores on a 10-160 scale and receiving institutions set their own requirements.
Duolingo score information includes Speaking as an individual subscore plus integrated subscores such as Conversation and Production.
Duolingo's scoring explainer says open-ended speaking responses are evaluated for content, coherence, vocabulary, grammar, fluency, and pronunciation.

Practice boundary

Use LearnLingo.ai to practise voice-only DET speaking drills such as Extended Speaking, Speaking Sample-style responses, and Interactive Speaking-style connected questions with independent prompts.
Practise Picture Description only when visible media is actually supplied; voice-only sessions must not invent or imply unseen media.
LearnLingo.ai feedback is preparation guidance only; it is not an official DET score, certificate, score prediction, affiliation claim, or source of official or leaked DET questions.
Use Duolingo English Test official resources for current test setup, visible-media tasks, certification, result delivery, score interpretation, booking, fees, ID, and test rules.

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Next practice path for Duolingo English Test

Move from the exam guide into the supported speaking task, language support, or a free account.

Start speaking practiceRun the supported AI-guided Duolingo English Test speaking task with preparation feedback when available.Create a free accountTry one realistic Duolingo English Test speaking practice and review actionable preparation feedback.Exam Pass detailsUse one Exam Pass across the supported Duolingo English Test speaking task and every other supported speaking route, within one shared live-practice allowance.English supportReview the language route when you need broader speaking, pronunciation, and vocabulary practice.Exam guideReturn to the guide for exam focus, topics, mistakes, and preparation context.

Language

English

Exam System

Duolingo English Test

Format

photo_description • extended_speaking • speaking_sample • interactive_speaking

Available Levels

DET Speaking Readiness

CEFR: A1-C2

Internal speaking-practice readiness level; certified DET results are reported by Duolingo on a 10-160 scale and receiving institutions set their own requirements.

Topics Covered

✓Personal experience

✓Study decisions

✓Workplace communication

✓Technology

✓Community topics

✓Extended response

✓Opinion structure

✓Personal examples

✓Sustained fluency

✓Grammar range

✓Connected questions

✓Spontaneous response

Common Mistakes to Avoid

⚠️Treating preparation feedback as an official DET score.
⚠️Asking for official or leaked DET questions instead of independent practice prompts.
⚠️Relying on memorised scripts that do not answer the prompt.
⚠️Stopping after one sentence in extended-response tasks.
⚠️Speaking too quickly and losing clarity.
⚠️Giving examples without a clear main point.
⚠️Ignoring part of the prompt in Extended Speaking or Interactive Speaking.
⚠️Rushed delivery
⚠️Dropped endings
⚠️No main point
⚠️Missing examples
⚠️Memorised templates

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

⚠️Treating preparation feedback as an official DET score.

⚠️Asking for official or leaked DET questions instead of independent practice prompts.

⚠️Relying on memorised scripts that do not answer the prompt.

⚠️Stopping after one sentence in extended-response tasks.

⚠️Speaking too quickly and losing clarity.

⚠️Giving examples without a clear main point.

⚠️Ignoring part of the prompt in Extended Speaking or Interactive Speaking.

⚠️Rushed delivery

⚠️Dropped endings

⚠️No main point

⚠️Missing examples

⚠️Memorised templates