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 answer

Using smart pauses to improve fluency

Applying natural filler words like “well” and “you know”

Turning questions into strong opening sentences

Building answer structures that AI graders recognize

You can also use AI-powered speaking correction for DET preparation to analyze your answers and build more natural speaking habits.

Stop chasing speed. Start building control, confidence, and fluency for your DET success.