Introduction
Struggling with DET’s 90-second speaking marathon? Discover 3 battle-tested strategies used by 1,200+ students to decode prompts, generate ideas instantly, and speak fluently. This ultimate guide reveals:
🔍 3-Step Decoding Formula to master audio prompts (even with heavy accents)
⏳ Time-Travel Technique to effortlessly fill 90 seconds using past/present/future storytelling
📊 Examiner's Scoring Secrets: What they listen for at 15s, 45s, and 75s marks
Why 'Listen, Then Speak' Challenges 73% of Test-Takers
This question combines three unique hurdles
- Audio-Only Prompts: No text backup (vs. IELTS Part 2)
- Dual Assessment: Listening accuracy (35% weight) + speaking fluency (45%)
- Extended Duration: 90 seconds of continuous output (double TOEFL’s 45-second limit)
Data-Driven Insights
- 68% lose points due to 'mental blanks'
- 52% misinterpret prompts
- 89% cite 'time management' as the toughest hurdle
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3-Step Strategy to Dominate the Audio Prompt
Step 1: The 3-Listen Rule
- First Listen: Identify core nouns (e.g., "remote work challenges")
- Second Listen: Pinpoint action verbs ("analyze", "compare")
- Third Listen: Confirm question type (How/Why/What)
Example
Audio: 'Discuss AI's impact on traditional industries'
Notes
- TOPIC: AI → traditional industries
- VERBS: Discuss impacts
- KEYWORDS: Automation, job transformation
Step 2: Instant Idea Generation with 'PEEL'
Structure responses in 10 seconds using
- Personal experience
- Example
- Expert reference
- Local context
Application
Prompt: 'Urban transportation issues'
PEEL Output
- P: Missed flight due to traffic last week
- E: Beijing's 15km/h average rush-hour speed
- E: MIT study on congestion costs
- L: Local subway construction worsens gridlock
Step 3: The Time Travel Technique
Extend content through three dimensions
- Past: 'A decade ago...'
- Present: 'Currently, the main issue...'
- Future: 'Without intervention, by 2030...'
Full Example
Ten years ago, my city had minimal traffic (Past). Today, commutes take 2 hours (Present). Unless we invest in public transit, future generations will face worse (Future).
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Examiner's Scoring Secrets: 3 Critical Moments
- 0-15s: Keyword accuracy check
- 30-45s: Complex grammar showcase (conditionals/passives)
- 75-90s: Conclusion coherence & depth
Pro Tips
❌ Avoid memorized patterns (AI flags robotic repetition)
✅ Use natural transitions: 'Actually…', 'On the other hand…'
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Additional Resources
By understanding all the new question types, utilizing the provided templates, and practicing with sample questions, you’ll be well-prepared to tackle this new challenge in the Duolingo English Test 2024. Good luck with your exam!
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