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

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Warm-up Questions

Have you ever used a template to help you speak more confidently in English? Why or why not?
What do you think “interactive speaking” means on the Duolingo English Test?
What tips do you expect to hear in a video about “acing interactive speaking”?

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

What Interactive Speaking is and how it works (00:00 – 03:24)

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1. What is the new question type called?

Read Aloud
Listen and Write
Photo description
Interactive speaking

2. How many seconds do you have to answer each question?

60 seconds
25 seconds
15 seconds
35 seconds

3. What is one key restriction about the question audio?

You can slow it down.
You can listen twice.
There is no repeat button.
You can ask the character to rephrase it.

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

Tips + the “Oreo” framework (template) (03:24 – 11:18)

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

45–60 seconds
5–10 seconds
15–20 seconds
25–35 seconds

2. In the Oreo template, what does the letter “E” stand for?

Emotion
Examples
Evidence
Explanation

3. What is the purpose of using linking words throughout your answer?

To make your accent stronger
To shorten your answer
To avoid giving any opinion
To make the answer sound more organized and structured

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

Practice interactive conversation + wrap-up (11:18 – 18:46)

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1. In the sample answer, what does the speaker prefer to ask a new person about?

Their political views
Their salary
Their family problems
Their hobbies

2. What challenge does the speaker mention besides language ability when speaking a new language?

Cultural/background knowledge
Lack of dictionaries
Bad internet connection
Not enough grammar rules

3. Which type of audiobooks does the speaker say are more popular (in their opinion)?

Children’s audiobooks
Non fiction audio books
Poetry audiobooks
Fiction audiobooks

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

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

To help you memorize answers word-for-word
To help you avoid giving reasons
To help you speak longer with a clear structure
To help you translate faster from your first language

2. Which four areas does the speaker say you are scored on?

Speed, spelling, handwriting, politeness
Fluency, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation
Creativity, humor, confidence, volume
Listening, reading, writing, typing

3. According to the tips, what should you avoid doing across multiple answers?

Giving examples
Speaking for 25–35 seconds
Using linking words
Repetition of the same ideas and language

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 a strong speaking answer? Why or why not?
Which part of Oreo (Opinion, Reason, Example, Outcome) is easiest for you? Which is hardest?
When you “buy time” with a phrase (e.g., “That’s a good question…”), what are good and bad ways to do it?
The speaker says you should avoid repeating the same vocabulary and ideas. How can you build variety while still sounding natural?