✍️ DET Writing & Speaking Practice
Master the writing and speaking components of the Duolingo English Test with comprehensive practice exercises and feedback.
🎯 Writing & Speaking Skills
📝 Essay Writing Practice
Argumentative Essay
Prompt:
"Some people believe that technology has made our lives easier, while others think it has made life more complicated. What is your opinion? Support your answer with specific examples and reasons."
Time Limit: 5 minutes
Word Count: 50-100 words
Focus: Clear argument, supporting examples, logical structure
Your Response:
Essay Writing Tips:
- Introduction: State your position clearly in the first sentence
- Body: Provide 2-3 specific examples to support your argument
- Conclusion: Restate your position and summarize your main points
- Language: Use clear, academic vocabulary and varied sentence structures
📋 Summary Writing Practice
Reading Passage Summary
Read the following passage:
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing humanity today. The Earth's average temperature has increased by approximately 1.1 degrees Celsius since pre-industrial times, primarily due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation.
Scientists predict that if current trends continue, global temperatures could rise by 2-4 degrees Celsius by the end of the century. This would have catastrophic consequences for ecosystems, agriculture, and human societies.
Write a summary of the main points:
Requirements: Include main topic and key points, use your own words, keep it concise (30-50 words)
🎤 Speaking Practice
Speaking Tasks
Task 1: Describe a Picture
Instructions: Look at the image below and describe what you see. Speak for 30-60 seconds.
Image: A busy city street with people walking and cars driving
Speaking Tips:
- Structure: Start with a general description, then add details
- Vocabulary: Use descriptive adjectives and specific nouns
- Fluency: Speak at a natural pace, don't rush
- Confidence: Speak clearly and with confidence
📊 Progress Tracking
Essay Writing
75% - Strong argument development and structure
Summary Writing
60% - Good at identifying main points
Speaking Fluency
70% - Natural pace and good pronunciation