How to improve your speaking answers?

Hi, Teacher Luke here,On the speaking questions, it's your job to show Duolingo that you can speak at length about the topic. You must speak for at least 30 seconds, but, to get a great score, I highly recommend that you speak for longer. A good way...

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Oct 11, 2021
Speaking Interview Tips: Duolingo English Test:

Hi everyone, Teacher Luke here, This email is all about the Speaking Interview question type (aka the Speaking Sample) on the Duolingo English Test. 🔎 What you need to know Most importantly, it is ungraded, but your university can watch your a...

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Sep 20, 2021
Improve your speaking score! Duolingo English Test

Hi, Teacher Luke here,Do you struggle with the speaking questions on the Duolingo English Test?👇 In my new video, we use the imitation technique (aka shadowing) to help you to practice speaking out a full answer.Your job is to listen and repeat aft...

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Sep 06, 2021
10 Speaking Tips: Duolingo English Test

Hi friends! As you probably already know, there are four different independent speaking question types on the Duolingo English Test:Speak About the PhotoRead, Then SpeakListen, Then SpeakSpeaking Sample (interview)👇 Here are some tips to help you do...

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Jul 26, 2021
How to describe a photo - Duolingo English Test

Hi Friends, Teacher Luke here, Did you know that you need to describe 4 photos on the Duolingo English Test? 3 Write About the Photo1 Speak About the Photo So, being able to describe a photo well is essential to getting a good score.But, what s...

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Jul 22, 2021
Avoid these grammar mistakes - Duolingo English Test

Hi Friends,Don't lose points by making these common grammar mistakes in your speaking and writing answers on the Duolingo English Test. In this video, I discuss 5 of the most common mistakes I see students make. https://youtu.be/dTjrZGvjCm0👇 5...

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Jul 19, 2021
All about the production subscore - Duolingo English Test

Hi, Teacher Luke here, Let's talk about the production subscore.👇 There are five question types that contribute to your production subscore, and they are all open response questions–meaning there is not a "correct" answer.Write About the Photo (thre...

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Jul 12, 2021
The hardest question on the Duolingo English Test

Hi, Teacher Luke here, The Listen, Then Speak question type on the Duolingo English Test is probably the hardest on the whole test. You have to listen to a prompt, remember it, and then speak about it for between 30-90 seconds. https://youtu.be/...

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Jul 08, 2021
Top 10 study tips for your Duolingo English Test

Hi, Teacher Luke here,As the Duolingo English Test score can open the doors to your future, it's important to know how to study for it effectively.This email is about 10 useful tips to help you study for the Duolingo English Test.👇 Top 10 TipsKnow a...

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Jul 05, 2021
Duolingo English Test Myths

Hi, Teacher Luke here,Let's go over five myths about the Duolingo English Test. 👇Myth 1: You can write or speak about anything in the writing and speaking questions This is the most dangerous myth on my list. The answer is no, you cannot do thi...

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Jul 01, 2021