Duolingo English Test

Writing About a Photo

Total of 60 seconds, at least 1 sentence
Simple structure for this type of question
Sentence 1: General overview of the photo
Sentence 2: Who is doing what? What is where?
Sentence 3: Make a speculation

Respond to the question in at least 50 words (Writing)

Total of 5 minutes
To get a good score, aim for 75 to 100 words
Simple structure for this type of question
Topic sentence
Supporting ideas with examples (2 is advisable)
Concluding sentence

Read and Speak

Prepare to speak for at least 30 seconds about the question
Answer between 60 to 90 seconds
Simple structure for this type of question
Topic sentence
Supporting ideas with examples (2 is advisable)
Concluding sentence

Listen and Speak

Anser between 60 to 90 seconds
 Tips for a better score
Use complex sentences
Join simple sentences with subordinating conjunctions
after, although, as, whether, if, even though, if, beacause, even if, provided that, rather than, since,
once though unless, until, once, though, unless, until, so that, whereas, in order to, while

Two simple sentences: Many students like playing sports. Other students prefer making art. Other
students prefer making art.
Complex sentence n1: Although many students like playing sports, other students prefer making
art. (When you use a subordinating conjuntcion at the start of a sentence, you need to use a comma,
before your second idea)
Complex sentence n2: Many students like playing sports whereas other students prefer making art.