Top 05 tips to beat your DET nerves

Even though the Duolingo English Test is an online test, some test-takers find it anxious when sitting in front of the computer. The reason primarily is that it is their first English proficiency test ever. Therefore, there are so many things that stress them out.  

Our members have experienced and undergone the same stressful stage; thus, we summarize the most common issues so you can learn and avoid them on your test day.

Let’s check them out and stop all exam nerves in the beginning. 

1. Be prepared

Everything needs preparation, and your Duolingo English Test journey is no exception. Therefore, you need to practice regularly in order to achieve your desired scores. 

But how do you prepare yourself effectively? Our suggestion is to thoroughly understand your English proficiency level and know your desired scores. Because how can you prepare yourself without knowing where you are and where you want to go? The next step is your real preparation by practicing on the DET Practice Platform.

You may need to read this article and build your study plan before practicing: A step by step strategy to set the right study plan.

2. Think positive 

Thinking positive helps you maintain great mental health, so you can totally concentrate on your improvement. You may practice thinking positively like, “I only need 100 overall scores in 4 weeks; just practice because they are still lots of time”. 

Besides, knowing your weaknesses is also a great way to stay optimistic because you can learn from your mistakes and improve them on a daily basis. The only way to identify your weaknesses is to practice and have feedback on your proficiency. 

3. Ask for support

Do not be shy to ask for support; everybody does. So many people took the test before you, so you should ask around for help. Ask as many questions as you want to boost your confidence and help you prepare yourself better.  

We have two communities on Facebook and Telegram to support international test-takers; feel free to join any community as you wish. In our communities, you have opportunities to receive special offers on the DET Practice Platform besides clarifying your concerns. 

4. Practice with others

Finding speaking partners is one of the best ways to enhance speaking skills. As for other skills, other test-takers will motivate you to work harder and smarter time after time. 

On top of that, we do organize online events twice a month to support you achieve your desired scores, and they are all free of charge. You will find all event schedules in our communities, so again, feel free to participate in our communities and keep yourself posted.

5. Reward yourself 

You must stay positive and strong as it helps you keep your study plan on track and not stressful. Thus, offering yourself a small reward such as watching a movie at night, drinking a favorite cup, or playing a video game would be truly beneficial for your mental health. 

In our DET Practice Platform, you have opportunities to receive Diligent Points on a daily basis, which you can use to exchange for more Premium days access.

Go to the DET Practice Platform, create your FREE account and boost your English proficiency today through our instant feedback. In detail, the platform offers students instant feedback based on several grading aspects, including Fluency, Grammatical Accuracy, Lexical sophistication, Lexical diversity, and Acoustic features.

Feel free to check out our sample feedback to see what you will get from the DET Practice Platform.