Duolingo English Test writing practice

Practise the extended writing responses under a tight timer, then see what was relevant, what needed more development, and which grammar and vocabulary to fix.

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Example feedback · Duolingo English Test, Writing4 / 5
  • Relevance5
  • Development3
  • Grammar4
  • Vocabulary4

Quickest win

You answer the question in the first line and then stop. Add one example from your own life to develop the idea.

What you can practise

Each task has a free guide with the structure, paraphrasing tips, useful phrases and sample questions.

Duolingo English Test

Write an extended response to a prompt under time pressure.

5 minutes 50–200 words

Scored on

  • Relevance
  • Development
  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
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How practice works

  1. 1

    Write against the clock

    The real time limit and word range, with a live word count, so exam day feels familiar.

  2. 2

    Get a score for each criterion

    A score for every Duolingo English Test criterion with the reason behind it, and your mistakes marked in your text.

  3. 3

    Fix the quickest win

    Nib names the one change that would raise your score most. Your scores are saved so you can see them climb.

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  • Duolingo English Test: Writing Mock · 2 tasks, 10 minutes

    Two timed writing samples in a row, mirroring the DET writing experience.

Duolingo English Test writing questions

Is this the real Duolingo English Test?

No. PenLingo is independent. It helps you practise the writing part with similar timing and topics, and scores it for practice.

How short is the time?

Five minutes per response, with a word counter, so you learn to plan and write quickly.

Is PenLingo official Duolingo English Test material?

No. PenLingo is an independent practice tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Duolingo. The tasks follow the public format and scoring criteria of the exam.

How many tasks can I practise for free?

The writing guides and sample questions are free for everyone. With a free account you get one scored exam task. Basic Pro includes one scored task a week and Pro Plus is unlimited, including full timed mock exams.

Can I practise under exam conditions?

Yes. Every task has a timer with the real time limit and a word counter, and Pro Plus adds full mock exams that run the whole writing paper and submit automatically when time is up.

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