Duolingo English Test (DET) — Free Online Mock Test

AI-adaptive English test, ~1 hour. Score 10-160. Real-time DET clone with TTS audio, microphone speech recognition, photo prompts, and per-question timers. Accepted by 5,500+ universities globally as an IELTS/TOEFL alternative. · Official language: English.

Intermediate Language Proficiency 46 questions 60 min 50 distinct variants
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Duolingo English Test exam at a glance

46
Questions
60
Minutes total
3
Sections
50
Variants

Duolingo English Test full-length mock tests

Attempt 50 full-length Duolingo English Test mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 46-question, 60-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.

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Duolingo English Test key facts & eligibility

Duolingo English Test at a glance — verified exam facts
Conducting bodyDuolingo
Official websiteenglishtest.duolingo.com ↗
ModeAn online, computer-adaptive English proficiency test taken from home with remote proctoring, on demand. Results are typically available within about two days.
FrequencyOn demand, any time.
Scoring & markingThe test is a single adaptive section of short tasks across reading, writing, listening and speaking, reported on a 10–160 scale in 5-point increments, with subscores for Literacy, Comprehension, Conversation and Production. It also includes an interview and a writing sample shared with institutions, and takes about an hour.
Score validityDET scores are valid for two years.
LanguageEnglish (it measures English proficiency); the interface supports many first languages.

Who is eligible for Duolingo English Test?

No formal eligibility bar — taken for university admission, visas and other purposes; it is accepted by thousands of institutions worldwide.

Last verified July 2026 against Duolingo English Test — scoring. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.

Duolingo English Test section breakdown

The Duolingo English Test mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.

Duolingo English Test scoring & marking scheme

+1
Per correct answer
0
Per wrong answer
0
Per blank / skipped
10–160
Scaled score range

Strategy: Duolingo English Test has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.

Scale: Duolingo (10-160).

How Duolingo English Test is conducted

Duolingo English Test time strategy

With 46 questions in 60 minutes, you have about 78 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:

Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.

Duolingo English Test topics covered

Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of Duolingo English Test, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):

Introduction

Adaptive Test

Writing & Speaking Sample

Duolingo English Test difficulty calibration

Intermediate tier. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep.

AI-adaptive English test, ~1 hour. Score 10-160. Real-time DET clone with TTS audio, microphone speech recognition, photo prompts, and per-question timers. Accepted by 5,500+ universities globally as an IELTS/TOEFL alternative. · Official language: English.

Verified content — Wrexa Edge's Duolingo English Test bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).

How Wrexa Edge prepares you for Duolingo English Test

Duolingo English Test study plan

A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.

1 Phase 1 — Learn the item types Weeks 1–2
  • Study each short adaptive question type
  • Take the official free practice test for a baseline
  • Build vocabulary and reading speed
2 Phase 2 — Skill practice Weeks 3–4
  • Drill listening and speaking tasks
  • Practise the writing and interview samples
  • Work on accuracy under the adaptive format
3 Phase 3 — Full mocks Final days
  • Full timed practice tests
  • Rehearse the video interview and writing sample
  • Confirm you reach your target 10–160 score

Where Duolingo English Test can take you

A strong Duolingo English Test result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:

Best books & official prep for Duolingo English Test

Official practice: Learn each short question type and practise them for speed; because the test is adaptive and about an hour, accuracy on the early items matters, and the ungraded interview/writing sample is still seen by institutions.

Previous-year papers: Duolingo provides an official practice test rather than past papers.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Duolingo English Test exam pattern?
Duolingo English Test (DET) contains 46 questions across 3 sections: Introduction, Adaptive Test, Writing & Speaking Sample. Total duration is 60 minutes (about 78 seconds per question).
Does Duolingo English Test have negative marking?
No — Duolingo English Test has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
How is Duolingo English Test scored?
Scaled score range: 10 to 160. Duolingo (10-160).
How can I practise Duolingo English Test online for free?
Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length Duolingo English Test mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
What is the difficulty level of Duolingo English Test?
Duolingo English Test is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep. AI-adaptive English test, ~1 hour. Score 10-160. Real-time DET clone with TTS audio, microphone speech recognition, photo prompts, and per-question timers. Accepted by 5,500+ universities globally as an IELTS/TOEFL alternative. · Official language: English.
How long is the Duolingo English Test exam?
Duolingo English Test runs for 60 minutes total across 3 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
What topics are covered in Duolingo English Test?
Duolingo English Test is split into: Introduction, Adaptive Test, Writing & Speaking Sample. Each section is timed and weighted separately. AI-adaptive English test, ~1 hour. Score 10-160. Real-time DET clone with TTS audio, microphone speech recognition, photo prompts, and per-question timers. Accepted by 5,500+ universities globally as an IELTS/TOEFL alternative. · Official language: English.
What tools or aids are allowed during Duolingo English Test?
No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
Is the Duolingo English Test test adaptive?
No — Duolingo English Test is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
How many Duolingo English Test mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct Duolingo English Test variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 2300 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
Is there a free Duolingo English Test test series 2026?
Yes. The Wrexa Edge Duolingo English Test test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
Are Duolingo English Test previous year question–style papers included?
Every Duolingo English Test mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 46-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
Which is the best free Duolingo English Test mock test online?
Wrexa Edge's Duolingo English Test mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
Can I take the Duolingo English Test mock test on mobile?
Yes. Duolingo English Test mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
What is the Duolingo English Test syllabus?
The Duolingo English Test syllabus maps to its 3 sections: Introduction, Adaptive Test, Writing & Speaking Sample. Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
What is the eligibility for Duolingo English Test?
No formal eligibility bar — taken for university admission, visas and other purposes; it is accepted by thousands of institutions worldwide. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic Duolingo English Test practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
When is the Duolingo English Test exam and how should I prepare?
Official Duolingo English Test exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free Duolingo English Test mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.

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