![]() In a way, the lessons from these two companies are almost opposites of each other. And besides, with someone like von Ahn running the show, cheaters won’t want to take the chance. In short, Duolingo’s lessons focus much more on gamey, interactive drills. Duolingo will record all sound and video during the exam, and can review 60 exams an hour. According to the Journal, tests will only be given on smartphones with front-facing cameras and the test-taker will have to rotate the device 360 degrees to demonstrate that no one else is present. Or at least, the company thinks it will have enough measures in place to catch any wrongdoers. However, you’ll find these skills tested in pretty revolutionary ways Take a look at What Does the Test Involve below to find out what it looks like. Like the TOEFL and IELTS, it tests all four language skills: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. Will people cheat on a smartphone test? Duolingo thinks not. The Duolingo English Test is an online exam that you take on your personal computer. Luis von Ahn, the creator of Duolingo and a MacArthur fellow, sees part of the app’s mission as teaching free-of-cost English to people for whom the skills can be a huge step up on the socioeconomic ladder. ![]() The costs of a TOEFL exam alone, for example, can range from $160 to $250. The Duolingo English Test is entirely computer-based and can be taken from any location with an internet connection. The tests might not be as addictive and fun as Duolingo itself, but they’ll be important in another way: by bringing affordable language exams to people who might not afford them otherwise. ![]()
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