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Duolingo Writing Practice

Writing well under time pressure isn’t easy—but with the right practice, it becomes manageable. Our Duolingo writing exercises help you get comfortable with real test scenarios, improve your grammar naturally, and build the confidence to express your thoughts clearly and effectively.

Achieve Your Target Score With Duolingo Writing Practice

With regular, focused Duolingo English test writing practice, reach your dream score and get admission in top universities of world.

Write About The Photo

In this Duolingo writing question you will see a photo or image and you have to write about it. You will only have one minute to explain about the image so try to include everything and keep a check of grammar and spelling.

Subscores: Writing, Literacy, Production

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Writing Sample

In this Duolingo writing task you will be given a topic as a written prompt and you have to write about that topic for 5 minutes. The direction and prompt will appear 30 seconds before the 5-minute timer begins.

Subscores: Writing, Literacy, Production

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Interactive Writing

In this task, you will answer a written question. Then you will have to respond to a deeper follow-up prompt that encourages you to expand your ideas and show how clearly you can communicate.

Subscores: Writing, Literacy, Production

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Duolingo Writing Practice Tips

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Practice typing fast but clearly

In the Duolingo English test, time is tight. Get used to typing quickly without losing accuracy. Don’t rush—focus on getting your ideas out smoothly and clearly, even under pressure. The more you do Duolingo writing practice, the more natural it’ll feel to express yourself within the time limit.
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Don’t overcomplicate your answers

Keep your writing simple, clear, and on point. Make sure your ideas connect well, and always stick to what’s asked in the question. Clarity beats complexity—especially when time is limited. You can also do Duolingo writing task practice on DET Practice Test as the platform mimics the actual test environment.
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Learn from sample answers

Reading high-scoring sample responses can help you understand what works. Pay attention to tone, structure, and vocabulary. Don’t copy them—use them as a guide to shape your own voice. It’s a great way to build confidence and get a feel for the test style. Take advantage of one free Duolingo writing practice test and evaluate your performance.
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Review your writing regularly

Make it a habit to go back and check your practice answers. Look for common grammar slips, awkward phrasing, or ideas that don’t flow well. Self-review is one of the easiest ways to spot patterns and gradually improve without needing constant outside help.
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Focus on one improvement at a time

Trying to fix everything at once can be overwhelming. Instead, pick one writing skill—like sentence structure or idea clarity—and work on that. Once it feels natural, move on to the next. Small, focused steps lead to solid, long-term improvement.