DET
DET skill practice

DET Writing practice across all three tasks

The three writing families test different kinds of control: rapid visual description, connected responses, and one sustained sample.

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3 current task families

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Writing practice

Write About the Photo

Describe a photo in writing with relevant detail and clear language.

Writing practice

Interactive Writing

Write an initial response, then answer a related follow-up prompt.

Writing practice

Writing Sample

Develop an extended written response that is shared with score recipients.

Review priorities

Look for evidence you can use in the next attempt

  • Answer coverage before extra detail
  • Specific development and connected sentences
  • A final review for grammar, spelling, and repetition
Short practice loop

One task, one correction, one retry

  • Open one task guide and check its timer and response contract.
  • Complete a focused PrepEx attempt without pausing or changing the task rules.
  • Choose one correction from the evidence, then apply it on the next fresh item.

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Formats can change

Check the official DET Test Structure before your test. The Help Center remains the final authority for current task frequency, timing, scoring descriptions, and delivery.

Task inventory rechecked September 1, 2026. PrepEx practice is independent and uses original content.

All DET task typesCompare all 13 parent task families. DET formatUnderstand the current one-hour test flow. DET scoringRead how official scores and PrepEx estimates differ. DET test setupPrepare the equipment, room, ID, and phone camera.
PrepEx provides independent DET preparation. PrepEx practice estimates are not official Duolingo English Test scores or results.