DET Section 2: Listening & Comprehension

Adaptive listening and comprehension assessment aligned with CEFR levels A2–C2

About This Section

~15 minutes

Estimated duration

Adaptive

CEFR-based progression

1 Token

Per completed attempt

Question Types:

  • • Listen & Select: Choose the correct answer based on audio
  • • Listen & Type: Type what you hear
  • • Comprehension Questions: Answer questions about audio passages

How Adaptive Testing Works

The test starts at B1 level and adjusts difficulty based on your performance. Answer correctly to see harder questions (B2, C1, C2), or receive easier ones (A2) if needed. Your final score reflects the highest level you can consistently handle.

Scoring & Results

Your performance is scored on a 10–160 scale (DET Listening subscore) and mapped to a CEFR level (A2, B1, B2, C1, or C2).

After completing the section, you'll receive:

  • Your scaled Listening & Comprehension score
  • CEFR level estimate
  • Breakdown by question type
  • Detailed review of each question and your answers

Note: This is a simulation for practice purposes. Scores are estimates and not official Duolingo English Test results.