Duolingo English Test Write About the Photo

Look at the picture and describe what you see in one minute, with no time to prepare. Write About the Photo is scored on content, discourse coherence, grammar and lexis. You get an estimate on the 10-160 scale and your three costliest fixes.

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Writing estimate, 10-160 ·
-Content
-Discourse coherence
-Lexis
-Grammar

Your top 3 fixes

    Your weakest stretch, rewritten like a top scorer

    How long do I get?

    One minute, with no preparation time, as the Duolingo English Test Question Guide describes this task. The clock here starts when you begin typing.

    What is scored?

    Content, discourse coherence, grammar and lexis, the writing criteria the test uses.

    What makes a strong answer?

    Describe in detail rather than just naming things, and write in full sentences with correct punctuation. Skip long introductions: spend the minute on the picture.

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