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Duolingo is an application that was launched in the year 2012. It is an application that provides a platform for language learners to learn diverse foreign languages with different learning techniques and adaptive methods.
In the year 2014, Duolingo launched its first English language proficiency test as an alternative test to IELTS/TOEFL.
Duolingo English Test is an online test other than the conventional IELTS exam, attaining and spreading its roots over recent times. It can be said as giving competition to an IELTS exam due to its three key distinguished features.
I. In-depth course material.
II. Economical and budget-friendly.
III. Online and computer-based test only.
| Exam | Duolingo Exam |
| Conducted By | Duolingo |
| Conducted For | English Proficiency for higher studies |
| Duration | 45 minutes |
| Cost | $49(INR 3605) |
| Requirements | In order to take the test, candidates need to have a passport, driver’s license or a government ID proof ready to identify on camera. |
| Result | Within 24-48 hours |
The Duolingo IELTS test is not still, much famous among students. However, it is acquiring its position and many (not all of them) of the top universities are accepting Duolingo scores as an English proficiency score other than IELTS or TOEFL exams. It was the time when the pandemic hit the world and centers conducting tests were shut down, the universities over the world accepted the Duolingo IELTS test as an acceptable alternative to this. Duolingo English test is now valid in over 3,000 institutes across the world. So, if you are planning to study at any of these top universities in the world, Duolingo will be one of the best options for you!
The registration process in Duolingo is simple.
The students are required to make an account over the website. After that, they are required to give simple details of name, age etc. With creating a password to the account.
After creating an account, students can purchase the test on a payment of $49 (approximately 3600 INR), from the website. The students can appear for the test within 21 days after purchasing it. The test results will be shown within 2 days after taking the test.
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● Similar to IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE, The test is taken for the four modules as IELTS, that is, Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening test. The test measures different aspects of the English language through-
1. To Complete the missing letters from a text.
2. To Find out real English words from fake words.
3. To Type the statement that the students hear.
4. To Describe a Picture shown on the screen.
After this 45 minute test, a video interview will be taken which will last for 10 minutes. In this part, students are expected to say on a topic from the two topics given and the same goes for writing as well.
● It is a test which has a time duration of 1 hour as a whole test.
● It is an adaptive kind of test. With each of the correct answers given, the difficulty level rises in the next question and vice versa, with the wrong answer, you tend to get an easier question ahead.
● The points are given on a point scale of 10 – 160. The students acquiring points more than 120 (which is more than 7 bands in IELTS) are more likely to get admissions to top universities of foreign countries.
| Duolingo | Duolingo IELTS Conversion |
| 10 | 1.5 |
| 15 | 2 |
| 20-25 | 2.5 |
| 30-40 | 3 |
| 45-50 | 3.5 |
| 55-60 | 4 |
| 65-70 | 4.5 |
| 75-80 | 5 |
| 85-90 | 5.5 |
| 95-100 | 6 |
| 105-110 | 6.5 |
| 115-120 | 7 |
| 125-130 | 7.5 |
| 135-140 | 8 |
| 145-150 | 8.5 |
| 155-160 | 9 |
There are various benefits of taking the Duolingo test. Some of the major merits have been listed as follows-
● To appear in the test, it costs an amount of $49 or 3600 to 4000 INR in total. It is again affordable pricing in comparison to other tests.
● Another merit of the Duolingo test is that it gives out the results in the time period of 2 days or 48 hours, one of the quicker times of results declaration.
● The time duration for the test is much minimal than other tests. It takes an hour to take the test.
● One of the major benefits of the Duolingo IELTS Conversion test is that this test can be taken anywhere at any time. It is distinguished from another conventional test due to its flexibility.
● Duolingo test offers the option to appear for mock tests conducted before the final so that an idea of a real test can be known.
The Duolingo test judges the candidate’s level of proficiency on 4 modules:
The exam is for 60 minutes and contains two tests-an an adaptive test (45 minutes) and a video interview (10 minutes). Here are some sample questions and a tentative syllabus to help you prepare for the exam:
| Duolingo score 10 - 60 | ● Understand basic English words and phrases ● Understand straightforward information and express their thoughts in familiar contexts |
| Duolingo acore 65 - 90 | ● Understand the key points of the speech or writing on routine things like school and work ● Describe opinions, plans, and experiences (with some hesitation) |
| Duolingo score 95 - 120 | ● Communicate well and grasp unfamiliar topics too ● Understand the key ideas of concrete and abstract writing ● Interact with proficient English speakers fluently |
| Duolingo score 125- 160 | ● Understand various challenging written and spoken language along with some specialized language-use situations ● Understand implicit, figurative, pragmatic, and idiomatic language ● Can use language flexibly for academic, social, and professional purposes |
Here are some of the top universities in the UK that accept the Duolingo English proficiency test:
Here are some of the top universities in USA that accept Duolingo English proficiency test:
Here are some of the top universities in Canada that accept Duolingo English proficiency test:
Here are some of the top universities in Germany that accept Duolingo English proficiency test:
Here are some of the top universities in Australia that accept Duolingo English proficiency test:
Duolingo IELTS test can be taken anywhere in the world as it is a computer-based exam. However, there are some requirements which are needed to be fulfilled as follows:-
An obvious question that can come to anyone’s mind that what will be the best to be opt-out for proving the capability in English proficiency? IELTS or Duolingo? Well, the answer can be known from the following differences between the two tests.
| Particulars | IELTS | Duolingo |
| Nature of the test | Entirely a computer-based test | |
| Time of the test conduction | An option of booking from 48 test dates in a year of a paper-based test and 5 days in a week when it comes to Computer-based Tests.
| One Can appear anytime as and when you have made your payment. |
| Venue | Various test centers at a variety of locations worldwide. | Anywhere having access to a computer there, probably at homes. |
| Fees | INR 14000 to 15000 | INR 3600 to 4000 |
| Test structure | Separately 4 modules Reading, Listening, Writing, and speaking. Speaking test is conducted another separate date than other modules. | No separate sections will be there. Instead, mixed questions will be asked. |
| Duration of the test | Writing test- 60 minutes Reading test- 60 minutes Listening test- 40 minutes Speaking test- 11 to 14 minutes | Total duration of 1 hour for whole test |
| Result announcement | It takes 5-7 days for processing computer-based test and a time of 13 days for an offline test. | It takes the quickest of 48 hours to process and deliver the result. |
| Section | IELTS | Duolingo |
| Reading | Three long passages on the basis of which a 4 questions booklet is given. Questions are based on multiple-choice, fill-ups, matching heading to the passage etc. | Questions are based to test the vocabulary of the applicant. Identify correct English words’ and ‘Complete words in a passage’ etc. Are se types of questions asked here in this test. |
| Writing | Writing a report/letter and essay of 150 words and 250 words respectively. Writing test judges the ability to write in English. | An image will be displayed and a student is expected to write a short passage of 50 words on that image. |
| Listening | Four sections have recorded conversations or monologues out of which answers are to be given for 40 questions. | Two types of questions will be asked, that is, Identify correct English words and transcribe a recorded sentence. |
| Speaking | An examiner conducts the test in three rounds. The first one is introductory questions, the second round is topic speaking and the third round is follow-up questions. | Short questions answered by speaking into the computer microphone includes ● Label the object’, ● ‘Speak aloud a written sentence’ ● Speak on a short topic’. |
Here are some of the major differences in the three English proficiency tests based on different test parameters as follows:-
Test Parameters | Duolingo | IELTS | TOEFL |
Mode of examination | Computer-based test
| Computer-based test and Paper-based test
| Computer-based test and Paper-based test (Available in limited centres) |
Exam Fees (USD) | $49 (INR 3600 – 4000) | $149 (INR 14000 – 15000) | $185 (INR 17000 – 18000) |
Duration (Total) | 45 minutes + 10 MINUTES video interview | 164 minutes 60 minutes reading test 60 minutes writing test 40 minutes listening test 11 to 14 minutes speaking test | 206 minutes |
Results Declaration | 48 hours | 3-5 days (Computer-based) 13 days | 8 days |
Number of sections | 2 | 4 | 4 |
Sections | 1. Adaptive section (reading, writing, listening, speaking) 2. Video Interview | 1. Reading 2. Speaking 3. Listening 4. Writing | 1. Reading 2. Listening 3. Speaking 4. Writing |
Scoring Range & Methods | Score (10-160) | Bands (0-9) | Score (0 – 120) |
For now, Duolingo remains a great and highly convenient alternative to conventional English tests like IELTS. Hoping that this article has addressed all your doubts regarding the Duolingo IELTS Conversion test in an understandable way. Contact me for any queries regarding the same.
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