When we take LIVE or traditional courses, trainers are there to be by our side for every minute. Nonetheless, it doesn’t apply in On-demand courses such DET Preparation Course, test-takers need to commit to all lessons at all times in order to get the most out of them.
We all know that preparing for the Duolingo English Test is no joke. And Duolingo English Test preparation course is one of the great methods besides the DET Practice Platform to help us prepare for the test. However, if we don’t know how to utilise the course, it will be counter-productive. So this article shares the top 05 common mistakes (things students need to avoid) that test-takers make while taking the DET Preparation course.
1. Not taking notes
Most of our minds are bad at remembering things, so taking notes helps us filter out all important points in the lessons. On top of that, course takers are able to review the lessons much easier with these notes, instead of going through the whole lesson once again, which is time-consuming. Moreover, in the DET Preparation course, we need to put theories into practice in order to master them for higher Duolingo English Test scores.
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We see taking notes as a skill, and the skill can be improved over time. Therefore, course takers should always take notes and learn from them.
2. Hesitating in asking questions
It’s a common misunderstanding that course-takers are afraid of asking questions. They fear making mistakes or asking stupid questions that people may laugh at them. NO, IT IS NOT LIKE THAT! There are no such smart or stupid questions, we ask when we are not sure about something, and we have the right to do so to make things clearer.
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The only thing course takers should bear in mind is to try to focus on the lessons while studying to avoid asking questions already being answered in the lessons, which’s time-consuming.
3. Not taking breaks
Taking breaks is as important as committing to study. Even robots need rest after long working hours to maintain the machine working at the highest level, but unfortunately, we’re not robots. Human beings are only able to focus on working and studying for a couple of hours continuously at their peak productivity. In other words, we always need breaks to refresh ourselves and recharge our energies to finish the next lessons.
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As a result, DO NOT push yourself too hard, which will surely be counter-productive. An effective study plan is a plan made with studying hours and relaxing times.
4. Not taking assignments
Assignments or quiz tests are created to help course takers test their knowledge after completing the lessons, which is a great way to review everything they’ve studied so far. Most assignments take only a couple of minutes to finish, but they help course takers remember all important points much longer in order to apply them to practice.
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Never forget to do assignments or take quiz tests at the end of each lesson to reinforce your knowledge for a more effective lesson.
5. Not applying theories to practice
Trainers develop a course based on their years of practical experience to help students achieve their goals. Apparently, everything we study from on-demand courses is theory to us. If we want to turn others’ experiences into our own experiences, there is no way around applying theories to practice.
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It’s the same when test-takers take the Duolingo English Test Preparation course, always apply tips and strategies to practice right away after each lesson plays a critical role in their future success.
Our Duolingo English Test preparation course is brought to you by a ten-year-teaching experienced trainer from Australia, including the following benefits:
23 on-demand training lessons
23 DET training PDF files
01 community only for course takers
Up to 90 days Premium account on the DET Practice Platform
Detailed training guide on how to improve your scores
At least 06 months of access to all files
English and Vietnamese subtitles are available, more are coming
Let’s take a look at this DET Preparation course, and explore video trials and other related things.
