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Speak Smarter, Not Faster:The Secret to Higher DET Speaking Scores
Your DET Speaking score is not about speaking faster. It’s about speaking smarter.In this episode, we explore how the Duolingo English Test AI scoring system evaluates fluency and why many students lose points despite strong vocabulary and grammar.You’ll learn practical strategies to improve your speaking performance, including:Avoiding the “initial freeze” at the start of your answerUsing smart pauses to improve fluencyApplying natural filler words like “well” and “you know”Turning questions into strong opening sentencesBuilding answer structures that AI graders recognizeYou can also use…
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