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Use This Template to Ace Interactive Speaking – Duolingo English Test Tips!

Use This Template to Ace Interactive Speaking – Duolingo English Test Tips!

Teacher Luke – Duolingo English Test

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think “interactive speaking” means on the Duolingo English Test?
When you hear “Use This Template to Ace Interactive Speaking,” what kind of template do you expect?
What is one speaking problem you hope tips like these could solve for you?

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Use This Template to Ace Interactive Speaking – Duolingo English Test Tips!

What interactive speaking is (and the key rules) (00:00 – 03:25)

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1. What is different about the new Interactive Speaking question compared to other speaking questions?

You can choose your own questions from a list.
You have a real-time conversation with a Duolingo character.
You only read your answers silently and submit them.

2. How many questions will you usually answer in Interactive Speaking?

6–8 questions
3–5 questions
1–2 questions

3. What must you do to make sure your answer is recorded?

Click the “record” button after the timer ends
Click the “record” button when you are ready to speak
Ask the character to repeat the question first

Use This Template to Ace Interactive Speaking – Duolingo English Test Tips!

Tips + the Oreo template framework (03:25 – 11:18)

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1. How long does the speaker recommend you talk for each answer?

45–60 seconds
10–15 seconds
25–35 seconds

2. What does the Oreo template stand for?

Objective, reaction, emotion, overview
Opinion, reason, example, outcome (or conclusion)
Order, repeat, explain, organize

3. Why does the speaker say you should avoid repetition?

Because the microphone may stop recording
Because repetition makes the timer shorter
Because the scoring criteria rewards variety in language

Use This Template to Ace Interactive Speaking – Duolingo English Test Tips!

Practice questions + sample answers (conversation and audiobooks) (11:18 – 18:46)

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1. When meeting someone new, what does the speaker prefer to ask about first?

Their salary and education
Their political opinions
Their hobbies or free-time activities

2. What does the speaker describe as a major challenge when conversing in a new language (besides the language itself)?

Cultural/background knowledge and context
Not having a strong accent
Not knowing how to spell words

3. Which audiobook genre does the speaker think is more popular, and why?

Non-fiction, because fiction is hard to follow through audio
Fiction, because stories are easier to follow by audio
Poetry, because it improves pronunciation

Use This Template to Ace Interactive Speaking – Duolingo English Test Tips!

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1. What is the main purpose of the Oreo template in the video?

To help you memorize difficult vocabulary lists
To help you reduce your speaking time to under 10 seconds
To help you speak longer with a clear structure

2. Which strategy is presented as a way to handle difficult questions when you need a moment to think?

Stop speaking so the timer pauses
Use a short phrase to buy time before giving your opinion
Ask the character to repeat the question

3. According to the video, what are you scored on in Interactive Speaking?

Fluency, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation
Only creativity and length of answer
Only vocabulary and pronunciation

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Use This Template to Ace Interactive Speaking – Duolingo English Test Tips!

Do you think 35 seconds is enough time to give an “expanded answer”? Why or why not?
Which part of Oreo (opinion, reason, example, outcome) is easiest for you, and which is hardest?
What are good ways to avoid repetition across 6–8 questions on the same topic?
The speaker mentions “background knowledge” and “context” as challenges. What background knowledge do you think is most important for conversation in your target country?

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