Stop Using BORING Words in the Duolingo English Test!

🎧 Want to boost your DET score by 20 points or more with just a few vocabulary upgrades?

If you're stuck using basic words in Interactive Listening - Summarize the Conversation tasks, this video is your shortcut to a higher Duolingo English Test score!

📚 In this lesson, you'll learn 35 powerful words and expressions that high scorers use to get 120, 130—even 140+ on the Summarize the Conversation task.

These advanced phrases will help you show off your vocabulary, summarizing skills, and comprehension—all key areas that count towards your final DET Literacy and Comprehension scores.

👂 First, we break down exactly how the Interactive Listening section works—what the test asks, what to expect, and how to avoid common mistakes.

Then, we dive into the best vocabulary for:

👉​Summarising clearly and naturally

👉​Describing tone and attitude

👉​Using advanced synonyms without sounding robotic

👉​Replacing common words like “talk,” “bad,” and “important” with exam-ready alternatives

👉​Showing you understand the purpose and context of a conversation

💬 Whether you're aiming for a 115 or pushing for a perfect 160, upgrading your vocabulary is one of the fastest and most effective ways to improve your performance.

✅ Don’t forget to write down any new words and review them often!

🔥 Watch until the end for a sample summary that could easily score 140+!

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