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
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.
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Introduction
1 questions · 5 minutes · ~300 sec/question
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Adaptive Test
43 questions · 45 minutes · ~63 sec/question
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Writing & Speaking Sample
2 questions · 10 minutes · ~300 sec/question
Duolingo English Test scoring & marking scheme
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
Mode
Proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow (face detection, room scan, fullscreen lock, tab-switch detection).
Test format
Linear / fixed-form — every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
Backtracking
Disabled — once you answer, you cannot return to a question.
Mark for review
Not available on the real interface.
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:
Introduction
Target ~300 sec/question. If a question takes more than 450 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Adaptive Test
Target ~63 sec/question. If a question takes more than 95 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Writing & Speaking Sample
Target ~300 sec/question. If a question takes more than 450 seconds, mark for review and move on.
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
- Listen & Type · 9
- Read & Select · 6
- Listen & Select · 6
- Interactive Speaking · 6
- Listen & Complete · 4
- Read & Complete · 3
- Write About the Photo · 3
- Interactive Listening · 3
Writing & Speaking Sample
- Writing Sample · 1
- Speak About the Photo · 1
Sample Duolingo English Test questions
A preview of real practice questions from the Wrexa Edge Duolingo English Test bank — the same style, phrasing and difficulty you'll face on test day. Full solutions unlock free inside the mock.
Introduction · Read & Complete
Q1. Type the missing letters to complete each word.
Adaptive Test · Listen & Type
Q2. Type the sentence you hear.
Writing & Speaking Sample · Writing Sample
Q3. What do you think is the biggest challenge facing young people today?
Adaptive Test · Read & Complete
Q4. Type the missing letters to complete each word.
Writing & Speaking Sample · Speak About the Photo
Q5. Look at the image and speak about it for 30-90 seconds.
Adaptive Test · Read & Select
Q6. Tap each real English word.
These are a handful of the 2300 unique Duolingo English Test questions across all 50 Wrexa Edge variants — start a free mock to attempt the full set with instant scoring.
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
Real test-day interface
Our duolingo skin mirrors the actual Duolingo English Test testing software — same timer, palette, tools, and navigation.
50 distinct variants
2300 unique practice questions, each variant a fresh test — not just shuffled options.
Detailed analytics
Scaled score, section accuracy, topic-wise heatmap, time-per-question — see where to focus after every attempt.
Spaced repetition (Notebook)
Wrong answers and flagged questions flow into an SM-2 spaced-repetition deck so you actually retain what you learn.
Optional proctoring
Browser-based face-api detection (no install) — turn it on to simulate real Duolingo English Test test-day conditions.
Free to start
No credit card. Sign up, pick a variant, and your first Duolingo English Test mock starts in under a minute.
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.
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Phase 1 — Learn the syllabus
Weeks 1–4
- Work through every section — Introduction, Adaptive Test, Writing & Speaking Sample — from your core study material
- Make short notes and a formula/fact sheet you can revise quickly
- Attempt topic questions right after finishing each area
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Phase 2 — Practice & sectionals
Weeks 5–8
- Solve previous-year and practice questions section by section
- Time yourself on Introduction and your weakest areas
- Keep an error log and revisit every mistake weekly
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Phase 3 — Full-length mocks
Weeks 9–12
- Take full-length Duolingo English Test mocks in the real test interface
- Analyse accuracy, time per question and silly mistakes after each mock
- Revise from notes and re-attempt only weak-topic questions
Where Duolingo English Test can take you
A strong Duolingo English Test result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
Study abroad
A qualifying score meets the language requirement for universities across the UK, US, Canada, Australia and Europe.
Immigration & PR
Accepted for skilled-migration and permanent-residency points systems in major destination countries.
Global career opportunities
Demonstrated proficiency strengthens applications for jobs at multinational and international employers.
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 10 free full-length Duolingo English Test mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 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 10 free for everyone and 40 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 10 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?
- Eligibility for Duolingo English Test — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic Duolingo English Test practice: 10 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 10 free Duolingo English Test mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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