Onterra TutorDuolingo English Test practice that scores like the real thing
Write a timed-style response and see your estimate on the 10-160 scale in about a minute, scored across task development, organization, vocabulary and grammar, with your three costliest fixes quoted back.
Know the shape of the test
1 hour
one adaptive online session, taken at home with just a computer and webcam
10-160 scale
one overall score with subscores like Literacy and Production
Timed writing
extended writing prompts with only minutes to plan and write
2-day results
certified results typically within about 48 hours
What DET scores mean
120+
The range many universities commonly request for admission
105-115
Competitive for a wide range of programs
130+
The range selective programs commonly look for
Requirements vary by institution and visa route; always confirm the exact score your program asks for.
Questions in the official format, with model answers
Read a top-scoring model answer for each question, then write your own and get scored in about a minute.
Do you prefer planned trips or travelling without a fixed plan?
Question + model answer →Describe a person who has had a strong influence on your life.
Question + model answer →Would you rather work for a large company or a small one?
Question + model answer →Is it more important for a job to pay well or to be enjoyable?
Question + model answer →Describe a challenge you faced and how you dealt with it.
Question + model answer →Should children learn a foreign language as early as possible?
Question + model answer →Would you rather live in a busy city or a quiet town?
Question + model answer →Is getting news from social media a positive or negative change?
Question + model answer →Describe a skill you taught yourself without a teacher.
Question + model answer →Are exams the best way to measure what a student has learned?
Question + model answer →Describe a place you go to when you need to think clearly.
Question + model answer →Do you prefer the same routine every day, or variety?
Question + model answer →Is it better to buy a few expensive things or many cheap ones?
Question + model answer →Describe a time you changed your mind about something important.
Question + model answer →Is taking a year to work or travel before university a good idea?
Question + model answer →Describe a dish from your country that you would cook for a visitor.
Question + model answer →Is it better to have a few close friends or many acquaintances?
Question + model answer →Describe something you own that you would never sell.
Question + model answer →Should every student be required to take part in sport at school?
Question + model answer →Describe a time you helped someone who needed it.
Question + model answer →Questions people ask
Is this the official Duolingo English Test?
No. Onterra Tutor is an independent practice platform. You write answers to original prompts in the test's style and get instant, rater-style estimates so you know where you stand before paying for the real thing.
How is my writing scored?
Across task development, organization, vocabulary and grammar on the 10-160 scale, with realistic calibration so your practice number behaves like the real one.
How long should I write?
The real test gives you about 5 minutes per extended prompt. Aim for 80-150 focused words; the checker expects at least 50.
Is it free?
Your first scored practice each day is free with no sign-up. A free account unlocks more daily checks, and unlimited practice costs a few dollars a month.
Onterra Tutor is an independent practice tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Duolingo, which owns the Duolingo English Test trademark.