DET Practice Test: Duolingo English Test practice that scores like the real thing
Wono DET is a free online practice tool for the Duolingo English Test (DET). You answer real-format Write About the Photo and Speak About the Photo tasks under the official time limits, then get an AI score, grammar corrections, and a stronger version of your own answer within seconds.
- Timed like the real test: 60 seconds to write, 90 seconds to speak
- AI feedback on content, organization, vocabulary, grammar and fluency
- Your first corrections are free, with no credit card and no subscription
What is in a Duolingo English Test practice session?
The real DET is an adaptive, one-hour online test with scores from 10 to 160. It mixes short question types, but two of the longest and most influential are the photo tasks: Write About the Photo and Speak About the Photo. They feed the Literacy, Production, Conversation and Comprehension subscores, so a weak photo answer drags down your whole certificate.
A Wono DET practice session isolates exactly those tasks. You see a photo, the timer starts, and you answer as you would on test day. After each attempt you get a DET-style score range, a short summary of what worked, the grammar mistakes to fix, and a rewritten example answer you can learn from.
Why practice tests matter more than more vocabulary
Most candidates lose points on the DET for reasons that have nothing to do with their English level: they run out of time, they describe only two objects, or they freeze when the recording starts. Those are habits, and habits only change through timed repetition.
That is why this practice test is built around short, repeatable rounds instead of long mock exams. Ten minutes a day, with feedback after every answer, builds the reflexes the real test rewards.
- Learn to reach 50 to 70 words before the 60-second timer ends
- Build a reusable structure: setting, people, actions, details, mood
- Stop repeating the same words by seeing a richer rewrite of your answer
- Track your score range over time on a progress dashboard
How the practice test works
Create a free account, choose writing or speaking, and start your first photo. The feedback follows the criteria the Duolingo English Test publishes for the photo tasks, so what you improve here transfers directly to test day. Every session is saved to your history with the photo, your answer, the score and the next thing to improve.
- Pick a mode: Write About the Photo or Speak About the Photo
- Answer under the official time limit, with a live word counter
- Get a score range, corrections and a model answer in seconds
- Repeat with a new photo and watch your range climb
Who this DET practice test is for
Students applying to universities that accept the Duolingo English Test, scholarship applicants who need a quick English certificate, and anyone retaking the DET to lift a score that fell just below a requirement. Interface and feedback are available in English, Indonesian, Spanish, Chinese and Arabic.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this an official Duolingo English Test practice test?
- No. Wono DET is an independent practice tool and a member of the Duolingo English Test Global Partner Network, not an official Duolingo product. Practice scores are estimates, not official DET results. For the official free practice test, use the Duolingo English Test website.
- Is the DET practice test really free?
- Yes. You can create an account and get your first AI corrections without entering a credit card. If you want unlimited practice, 7-day and 30-day passes are one-time purchases with no subscription.
- Does the practice cover the whole Duolingo English Test?
- No. Wono DET focuses on the two photo tasks, Write About the Photo and Speak About the Photo, because they are the production tasks where targeted feedback moves scores the most. Use the blog guides for the reading, listening and interactive sections.
- How accurate is the AI score?
- The AI follows the published DET criteria for the photo tasks and reports a score range rather than a single number, because even official scores vary between sittings. Treat it as a direction, not a guarantee.
- How many days before the DET should I start practising?
- Two to four weeks of daily ten-minute sessions is enough for most candidates to fix timing and structure. Our 30-day preparation plan in the blog lays out a full schedule.
Guides to prepare for the DET
A structured 30-day DET study plan. From initial assessment, writing and speaking practice, to test simulations. Designed for scoring 130+.
Complete guide to achieving 120+ on the DET. Covers writing and speaking strategies, time management, vocabulary building, and mental preparation.
Duolingo English Test subscores explained: how Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking form your overall score, what combined scores mean, and how to improve.
A step-by-step guide to registering for the Duolingo English Test, from creating an account, identity verification, payment, to tips for a smooth registration and maximum results.
A comprehensive comparison of IELTS, TOEFL iBT, and Duolingo English Test (DET). Covers cost, format, scoring, university acceptance, and recommendations based on your needs.
Duolingo English Test score requirements at Yale, Toronto, UBC, MIT, and Warwick: overall minimums, subscore rules, and how to plan your target DET score.