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Duolingo English Test (DET) Syllabus
Online English proficiency test accepted by many U.S. colleges for international applicants. The full Duolingo English Test (DET) syllabus: 7 subjects, 28 chapters, 96 topics and 56 sub-topics, with 352 flashcards written against it.
Duolingo English Test (DET) subjects
Duolingo English Test (DET) has 7 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Test Format, Scoring, and Strategy
- DET Structure and Administration · 4 topics
- Scoring System and Score Interpretation · 4 topics
- Adaptive Testing Mechanics · 4 topics
- Time Management and Test-Day Strategy · 4 topics
Reading Skills
- Read and Select (Real vs. Fake Words) · 3 topics
- Read and Complete (Text Cloze) · 3 topics
- Interactive Reading · 4 topics
- Reading Comprehension Strategies · 4 topics
Listening Skills
- Listen and Type (Dictation) · 3 topics
- Listen and Select (Real Words Audio) · 3 topics
- Interactive Listening · 3 topics
- Listening Comprehension Foundations · 4 topics
Speaking Skills
- Read Aloud and Listen Then Speak · 3 topics
- Speak About the Photo / Read Then Speak · 3 topics
- Pronunciation and Fluency · 3 topics
- Video Interview (Open Speaking) · 4 topics
Writing Skills
- Write About the Photo · 3 topics
- Read Then Write (Extended Response) · 3 topics
- Writing Sample (Interview Portion) · 3 topics
- Writing Accuracy and Range · 4 topics
English Language Foundations
- Core Grammar · 4 topics
- Vocabulary Development · 4 topics
- Spelling and Mechanics · 3 topics
- Pronunciation Foundations · 3 topics
Preparation, Practice, and Institutional Use
- Building a Study Plan · 3 topics
- Official and Authentic Practice Resources · 3 topics
- Common Mistakes and Pitfalls · 4 topics
- Applying Scores to U.S. Admissions · 3 topics
Duolingo English Test (DET) flashcards
352 question-and-answer cards across 7 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
Duolingo English Test (DET) syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the Duolingo English Test (DET) syllabus?
Duolingo English Test (DET) covers 7 subjects: Test Format, Scoring, and Strategy, Reading Skills, Listening Skills, Speaking Skills, Writing Skills, English Language Foundations and Preparation, Practice, and Institutional Use.
How many chapters and topics are in the Duolingo English Test (DET) syllabus?
28 chapters and 96 topics, broken down further into 56 sub-topics, across 7 subjects. Test Format, Scoring, and Strategy is the largest subject, with 16 topics in 4 chapters.
Are there Duolingo English Test (DET) flashcards?
Yes — 352 question-and-answer flashcards in 7 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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