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Feb 3, 2026•7 min read
4 Words You Can't Understand (DET Listening)
Learn why "did you eat yet" sounds like "djeetyet" and master the 3 connected speech patterns that make English sound fast on the Duolingo English Test.
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Nov 9, 2025•15 min read
Why English Sounds Fast — Duolingo English Test Listening Tips
Discover why English sounds impossibly fast to learners and master the hidden patterns of weak forms, linking, and connected speech. Learn the Sound Map technique and science-backed strategies to boost your DET listening score.
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