Listening
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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DET listening preparation guides for connected speech, dictation accuracy, sound reduction, and fast comprehension.
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Listening
Jan 14, 2026·7 min read
DET Interactive Listening: Why You Understand But Can't Remember
You understood the conversation — so why can't you summarize it? The problem isn't listening. It's how you're storing what you hear. Here's the cognitive shift that changes everything.
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Listening
Nov 9, 2025·7 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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