Beginning in February, each week will have a specific skill focus! February Week 1 - Speaking Test Taking Skills February Week 2 - Writing Test Taking Skills February Week 3 - Reading Test Taking Skills February Week 4 - Listening Test Taking Skills Let's all do this together!

4️⃣ Short Integrated Writing Prompts https://www.skool.com/duolingo-95-1754/classroom/62419c27?md=dbef348ce6d4494b884fa1863b7a8614

They added a new Interactive Speaking section that feels more like a real conversation instead of one-off answers, and they changed parts of Interactive Listening so you’re filling in what you hear instead of just picking options. Some older question types are gone now. If you’re using old prep material, it might not match what’s on the test anymore — so make sure you’re practicing the new format.

I just uploaded a new short video about the Duolingo Short Writing Prompts section. Click here to watch: https://www.skool.com/duolingo-95-1754/classroom/62419c27?md=dbef348ce6d4494b884fa1863b7a8614

Hi everyone, If you’re preparing for the Duolingo English Test (DET), I want to share a quick update and a few important reminders. Many students focus heavily on reading and listening—but speaking and writing are often the biggest score limiters. Here are 3 things DET test-takers should be paying attention to right now: Speaking & Writing Matter More Than You Think Several task types directly affect your Speaking and Writing subscores, including: - Speaking about images - Writing responses and extended writing - Interactive speaking and writing - Read-then-speak tasks - Writing and speaking samples — Bobby from DET 95+