Listen and Type

According to the official exam guide, the "Listen and Type" section is a question type within the Duolingo English Test (DET) with the following instructions:

1. Instructions: This question type requires candidates to "input what they hear". In this section, candidates are presented with a spoken dialogue and are tasked with typing out the content they hear.

2. Subscores: The skills assessed in this question type include Conversation, Production, Comprehension, and Literacy.

3. Duration: The time limit for this question type is 1 minute.

4. Interactive Operations:

- Candidates can replay the audio by clicking on the blue speaker icon. Each sentence can be replayed up to 3 times.

5. Answering the Question:

- Candidates should first type out what they hear, and then listen to the sentence again to compare and check their response for accuracy.

6. Suggestions:

- Make sure to input what you hear accurately and completely.

- It's advisable to listen carefully and type quickly to ensure the dialogue is captured in full.

The "Listen and Type" question type is designed to evaluate a candidate's listening comprehension and ability to transcribe spoken English accurately and efficiently. It is a test of not only the candidate's ability to understand spoken English but also their typing skills and attention to detail.