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Duolingo English Test speaking practice

Describe real scenes, develop extended answers, rehearse the institution-facing sample and handle conversation-style follow-ups. Your audio remains in this browser and disappears when the page closes.

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Picture Description

Outdoor market

Describe the image in detail. Explain what is happening, where people and objects are positioned, and what the scene suggests.

🎙️ Record your answer — Outdoor market20s prep · 90s to speak

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Honest self-checkI responded immediately and kept speaking until the task was complete.I developed connected ideas instead of listing isolated words.I used precise vocabulary and a mix of sentence structures.My pronunciation, rhythm, and pace were consistently understandable.

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Start with the overall scene.
Describe two or three important actions and spatial relationships.
Add a cautious inference only when the image supports it.