Learn About Duolingo English Test & How Is It Used For UK & Irish University’s Admission

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LEARN ABOUT DUOLINGO
ENGLISH TEST HOW IS IT USED FOR UK IRISH
UNIVERSITY'S ADMISSION
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Hello students, though this pandemic has
disturbed the work routine and regular admission
functioning around all the international
universities yet there is a piece of great news
for the students who are planning to study in UK
or Ireland but couldn't appear for IELTS, TOEFL
and PTE due to COVID-19. The news is that UK
Ireland Institutes accepting Duolingo English
Test (DET). Now, what is DET how it works? All
are explained below very well in the blog
written by Mr. Tejas Panchal, Admission Process
Manager. Enjoy the blog by Mr. Panchal, who not
just mentioned all the information but also
packaged it in a very step by step process.
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Hello Students!!! Want to go abroad for further
studies? Want to apply for the best Institutes
in Ireland UK? Dont have any English language
pro?ciency certi?cate like IELTS or TOEFL? Also
presently not able to appear for the tests as all
the test centres in the country are temporarily
closed due to COVID-19? Dont worry there is a
very good alternative available for IELTS, TOEFL
and PTE, which can easily get you admissions in
UK Ireland that is Duolingo English test. This
test is an alternative to other English
pro?ciency tests like IELTS or TOEFL but more
convenient, less costly, more ?exible, fast
results and accepted by many universities. Many
institutes in Ireland like Gri?th College, Dublin
Business School and many universities in the UK
also will be accepting the Duolingo English test
as English pro?ciency proof instead of other
standard tests due to the situation caused by the
COVID '19 pandemic. Let us further understand in
detail about the Duolingo English Test (DET).
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WHAT IS DUOLINGO ENGLISH TEST?
Duolingo English test is the online
computer-based testing system for measuring
English pro?ciency of the non-native English
speakers. It is a 60 minutes test where a student
can appear anywhere with just having a computer
and decent internet connection. It is an adaptive
testing system in which the next question will be
asked on the basis of performance in previous
questions. The di?culty level of every question
increases with every correct answer given. It
will properly evaluate your pro?ciency depending
on your ability. After completing the
scienti?cally proven Duolingo English test
students can get their results in just 48 hours.
The plus point is that with the preparations of
IELTS and other traditional tests also you can
appear for the DET.
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HOW IS DET DIFFERENT FROM IELTS OR TOEFL?

• Let us understand the di?erences between DET and
  other traditional testing systems,
• One of the best bene?ts of DET over IELTS or
  TOEFL is that you dont need to visit the testing
  centres instead, you can appear at your home in
  a quiet, well-lit room with a good internet
  connection.
• Cost for DET is almost 1/4th of that you pay for
  the other traditional tests. It costs only 49
• dollars (3720 INR) against 180-200 dollars
  (14000-15500 INR) for IELTS and TOEFL.
• It is a very short duration test of just 45-60
  minutes whereas IELTS and TOEFL take around
• 2-3 hours. In the case of IELTS, it is given in
  the period of 2 days.
• You will get your test results within 48 hours of
  giving DET whereas in IELTS and TOEFL
• it takes around 10-20 days for test results.
• Before appearing for the main DET you have the
  facility of appearing for multiple mock tests to
• get an exact idea of the testing system which is
  not available in case of IELTS or TOEFL.

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WHAT ARE THE CONTENTS OF DET?
Duolingo English Test is divided into 3 sections
with di?erent duration slots Quick Setup In
the ?rst 05 minutes of the test you will be
introduced to the DET and various rules and
requirements. Adaptive Questions For next 45
minutes, there will be sets of questions which
will test your listening, speaking, reading and
writing skills and abilities which is the main
section as your grades are majorly dependent on
it. As we discussed earlier adaptive questioning
will be done to test the pro?ciency on the basis
of your ability. Video Interview Last 10 minutes
will consist of a video recording of the answers
given by you for the questions displayed on the
screen. Based on your test performance you will
be given a topic on which you need to write for
around 3-5 minutes.
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HOW TO USE DET?
Follow the below-given steps to complete DET

• Firstly open the link- https//englishtest.duoling
  o.com/applicants and create your account by
• clicking on SIGN UP.
• After that, you can check your skills by taking
  the practice test.
• Once you are con?dent enough to appear for the
  main test, make the payment for DET
• which is 49 Dollars by Credit or Debit card.
• Before you start the main test, you need to check
  your internet connection, check your computers
  microphone by recording short audio because
  headphones or earphones are not allowed. Check
  your webcam by taking your photo and also keep
  your passport and any of the government id proof
  ready with you.
• Once everything is proper, you need to go ahead
  and ?ll the personal details as per your
  government ID and for
• veri?cation photo of your ID will be clicked.
• After that, you can start your actual test by
  clicking on START and once you complete it you
  will have an option to send the results directly
  to the university or institute if you have
  already applied before appearing for DET.

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WHAT ARE THE DET SCORES REQUIREMENT FOR
ADMISSIONS?
Scoring in DET is di?erent as compared to other
testing systems as they give an overall score for
the complete test and not the separate score for
each module as that of IELTS. Di?erent score
levels justify the di?erent levels of English
pro?ciency of the students.
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Can understand very basic English words, phrases,
straightforward information and express
themselves in familiar contexts. Score 60-85 Can
understand the main points of concrete speech or
writing on routine matters such as work and
school and can describe experiences, ambitions,
opinions, and plans, although with some
awkwardness or hesitation. Score 90-115 Can
ful?ll most communication goals, even on
unfamiliar topics, understand the main ideas of
both concrete and abstract writing and interact
with pro?cient speakers fairly easily. Score
120-160 Can understand a variety of demanding
written and spoken language including some
specialized language use situations, can grasp
implicit, ?gurative, pragmatic, and idiomatic
language and can use language ?exibly and
e?ectively for most social, academic, and
professional purposes.
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