Duolingo English Test or DET is an English language proficiency test which has become popular due to increased acceptance by more than 5000 educational places in the English speaking countries. This test is cheaper than the other options and is for a very short duration. Also, the test results are declared in less time. That is the reason it is always recommended to take this test to get scores for the application to the preferred university to secure a seat. Although you do need to clear other tests like IELTS or PTE or TOEFL for the visa application.
Though the test is a little easy than the other tests because they are for longer duration, it does require some coaching and practice to be able to get good score which is 110 or more than that out of 160. There are no Duolingo Test Centres in Chandigarh because the test is booked online and taken online. The applicants do not need to visit any test centre to take the test, however there are many institutes which teach students to attempt the test. There are different ways by which people prepare for this but the best method is described below:
Learning online: There are both types of learning modes available to learn DET but the best Duolingo exam preparation happens with online mode. The basis behind this is that the mode of the exam is also online. It helps the student get into the zone of doing things on the computer which is extremely important, especially for those who are not well versed with the online working.
Becoming Proficient in using Technology: To be able to attempt this test it is crucial that you know how to use computers efficiently as this test involves using functions of the computers like typing accurately, speaking and recording the voice, using camera while typing or to show the documents like passport in between the test. For this it is imperative that you practice typing fast with least spelling mistakes or silly grammatical mistakes that happen due to typing. Also, the test takers are expected to speak clearly and loud enough to record the voice, therefore one must learn how to use the microphone to record what you speak. Technology training is one of the most important aspects of Duolingo exam preparation.
Learn the Question Types Related to the Skills Tested: The learning begins with knowing the skills that are assessed in the test which are English receptive and productive skills. The receptive skills are basically listening and reading while Productive are writing and speaking. These are classified into Literacy (Reading & Writing), Comprehension (Listening & Reading), Conversation (Speaking & Listening) and Production (Writing & Speaking). These skills are tested through various question types or tasks given in the test, therefore it is must to know about them as well, they are like writing about a topic, reading aloud, speaking on a topic, testing the vocabulary and grammar etc.
Practicing the tests: Once you are aware of the question types and the skills required for them, you should start the practice to solve all the question types. The more you practice, the better you become in attempting the test and scoring high. This test is an adaptive test which adapts to the language level of the test taker and increases the difficulty level of the test based on that. Hence, it is very important to practice hard.
Working on Grammar: Grammar is the base of any language, which is why it needs to be tested in any of the language test. Spellings, tenses, prepositions and all the other important aspects are tested. It is important that you practice them well so that there are less grammatical errors.
Reading Aloud: Pronunciation and clarity of speech is very important in the sections where you have to record your responses either for reading or speaking skills, reading any test aloud clearly will help the aspirant to improve on this. In English, pronouncing a word correctly is not just related to spoken skills but it also holds relevance with the vocabulary and grammar. For example; LIVE has two different pronunciations and the meaning of the word depends on the pronunciation (something happening currently or living life). Sometimes the word is spelled the same but the pronunciation determines the tense, like the word READ which has variation in the pronunciation for first form and the 2nd and 3rd form of the verb.
It is vivid that DET is as good an English test as any other and thus needs sufficient and good preparation from one of the Duolingo Coaching centres, the best option will be to go with the top Dulingo Coaching Center in Chandigarh which is none other than Abroad Gateway which is located in sector 42, Chandigarh.