FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

Q. Is Duolingo English Test harder than IELTS?

The Duolingo English Test and International English Language Testing System (IELTS) difficulty level will vary depending on the test taker's history, language proficiency, and familiarity with the test's structure and content. The earlier test assesses a person's language abilities in less time than the IELTS. Adaptive tasks emerge in order to gauge a person's potential for speaking, listening, reading, and writing. IELTS, on the other hand, is a traditional exam that takes a longer time to complete and assesses a person's English language competency in the aforementioned four areas.

Q. What is the validity of a Duolingo English Test score?

Your Duolingo English Test result will be valid for two years after you receive it. This is typical; the validity period for the majority of high-stakes exams is two years. After two years, your result that has expired will still be present on your webpage, but you won't be able to share it or view its certificate. Please be aware that the validity of the exam score may also depend on the particular restrictions that a university may have set. Some colleges might accept previous scores, while others would require that you have recent scores.

Q. What is a good Duolingo English Test score?

On the Duolingo English Test, a score of at least 120 is regarded to be good. For a score interpretation, see also this section. The following are some of the criteria that Duolingo considers:

Some of the criteria that Duolingo considers include the following:

How nicely worded is the response to the suggested question?

Fluency: How effectively can a candidate speak or write in a set amount of time?

Grammar sophistication: How knowledgeable about grammar is the applicant?

Acustic characteristics: How quickly and clearly does the individual speak?

Precision: Ensuring that the vocabulary, grammar, and other components are accurate.

Q. How much fee do I have to pay for Duolingo English Test?

The Duolingo English Test costs $59 (less than 5000 Indian rupees). Those who want to take this test can also buy a test package that allows them to take two tests at once. The discounted test bundle costs $49 for each test (a total of $98). If you want to save money and are unsure that you can get a high score on the first try, get a test bundle. You have 21 days from the time of purchase to take the initial test. One has a further 21 days to take the second test after receiving the results for the first one. The test bundle charge is not transferable or refundable. All major credit cards are accepted for payment on the Duolingo English Test website.

Q. How many attempts are allowed for Duolingo English Test?

The Duolingo English Test can be taken as many times as the applicant desires, but they are only permitted to do so three times in a 30-day period. Examine the past 30 days of data and record how many times you purchased the same item during that time to determine whether you are permitted to purchase another test. Even if you repeatedly fail this test, you may take it again. However, if the test-taker is unable to improve or raise their score despite several attempts, it would imply that the test is not aiding them in learning. Then, kids should adopt a new strategy to develop their language skills.

Q. Is Duolingo English Test easy to pass?

On the Duolingo English Test, a score of at least 120 is regarded to be good. For a score interpretation, see also this section. The following are some of the criteria that Duolingo considers:

Duolingo is still fairly easy to use because it concentrates on helping students learn the fundamentals of language rather than on rating their success. How difficult Duolingo and the IELTS will be for each student ultimately depends on their level of skill, language background, and learning style.

Q. Can I take 2 Duolingo English Tests in one day?

The candidate may take the Duolingo English Test as many times as they like, but they may only do so three times in a 30-day period.

Q. What if I fail in Duolingo English Test?

The Duolingo exam's validity is unbounded, and you can retake it as much as you like even if you fail it multiple times.

Q. Why are all test instructions in English now?

All of the instructions for the Duolingo English Test's questions will be in English starting in the middle of November 2022.

This modification is being made by our research team to guarantee fairness for all test takers. The test's question instructions will be the same for everyone who takes it. The language you have chosen will be used for all setup and rules panels that appear before the exam itself starts.

Q. How can I make sure my microphone clearly records my voice?

Set your microphone's maximum loudness. Speak loudly during any spoken portions, if any. Reduce background noise by turning off any fans, televisions, or other loud devices in the area and asking your neighbours to be quiet. Request silence from your neighbours and turn off any fans, televisions, or other loud devices in the area to lower background noise.

Q. Can I connect my computer to a power source during the test?

Before the testing procedure starts, we advise that all charging cables and power supplies be safely attached to your PC or laptop. Otherwise, the validity of the exam can be affected.

Each test-taker must have their entire face in the frame and must maintain eye contact with the screen the entire test duration, according to the test regulations. This is to confirm the security of your testing environment.