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Keyur Rohit
Lead Verbal Faculty for Digital SAT / IELTS / Spoken English / PTE, EEC
Keyur Rohit is EEC's lead verbal-skills faculty across Digital SAT (Reading & Writing module), IELTS (Reading + Writing + Speaking), Spoken English (Fluency tier coaching), and PTE Academic (Reading + Speaking modules). His remit covers band-builder methodology for IELTS 7.0+ (the band-pushed threshold for top universities and Skilled-Worker visas), the College Board's Digital SAT verbal adaptive sections, PTE 79+ Superior-band score targeting (especially for Australia PR PTE-Core CLB 9+), and Spoken English fluency progression for working professionals. He runs both classroom and online-live coaching across EEC's network. As Cambridge English IELTS Pre-Testing Centre (#5319) and IDP IELTS Education Partner, EEC's verbal faculty operates within Cambridge / IDP testing standards.
Looking for the best DET preparation tips to score 120+ in 2026? The Duolingo English Test is unique — its computer-adaptive format requires specific strategies that differ from IELTS or TOEFL preparation. With the right DET preparation tipsand focused practice, Indian students can score 120+ in as little as 2 weeks. EEC's expert DET coaching at ₹4,990 covers every question type, adaptive test strategy, and video interview preparation to maximize your score.
The Duolingo English Test costs just ₹6,200, is taken from home on your computer anytime, delivers results in 48 hours, and allows unlimited free score sends to universities worldwide.
Can You Really Score 120+ in 2 Weeks?
Yes — but it depends on your starting English level. If you already score IELTS 5.5-6.0 or have strong fundamentals, 2 weeks of focused DET preparation can get you to 120+. The DET tests the same skills as other English tests, but in a unique adaptive format. Learning the format and practicing the specific question types is often enough to unlock a significantly higher score in a short time.
Good News
Understanding All DET Question Types
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| Question Type | Skills Tested | Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Read and Complete | Reading + Writing | Fill blanks in sentences; focus on common collocations |
| Read and Select | Reading | Identify real English words from a list; build vocabulary |
| Listen and Type | Listening + Writing | Dictation; improve spelling and listening accuracy |
| Read Aloud | Reading + Speaking | Read text clearly; focus on pronunciation and pace |
| Write About the Photo | Writing | Describe image in 1 minute; use structured descriptions |
| Speak About the Photo | Speaking | Describe image verbally; practice fluency and vocabulary |
| Read Then Write | Reading + Writing | Read a prompt, write a response; organize thoughts quickly |
| Listen Then Speak | Listening + Speaking | Listen to audio, respond verbally; practice note-taking |
| Interactive Reading | Reading | Multi-step reading tasks; manage time carefully |
| Interactive Listening | Listening | Multi-step listening tasks; stay focused throughout |
2-Week DET Preparation Plan
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| Day | Focus Area | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Days 1-2 | Understand format | Take free practice test on englishtest.duolingo.com; identify weak areas |
| Days 3-4 | Read and Complete / Read and Select | Practice vocabulary, collocations, common word patterns |
| Days 5-6 | Listen and Type / Read Aloud | Dictation practice, pronunciation drills, reading fluency |
| Days 7-8 | Write About Photo / Read Then Write | Timed writing practice, structured response templates |
| Days 9-10 | Speak About Photo / Listen Then Speak | Verbal fluency drills, timed speaking responses |
| Days 11-12 | Interactive Reading and Listening | Full adaptive practice sets, time management |
| Day 13 | Video Interview + Writing Sample | Practice unscored sections; prepare confident responses |
| Day 14 | Full mock test + rest | Simulate real test conditions; rest well before exam day |
Want a personalized preparation plan? EEC's DET trainers assess your level and create a targeted study plan. Book a free demo class.
Book Free ConsultationSection-by-Section Strategies
Reading Strategy
For Read and Complete, focus on common English collocations and sentence patterns. Read extensively in English — news articles, academic texts — to build pattern recognition. For Read and Select, build vocabulary systematically; know which letter combinations form real English words.
Listening Strategy
For Listen and Type, practice dictation daily using English podcasts or news. Focus on spelling accuracy — DET penalizes spelling errors. Train your ear for different accents and speeds, as the adaptive test increases difficulty progressively.
Speaking Strategy
For speaking tasks, practice speaking for exactly the allotted time (30-90 seconds). Use a structured approach: state your point, give details, conclude. Record yourself and review for fluency, pronunciation, and confidence. See our detailed DET speaking tips guide.
Writing Strategy
For writing tasks, use clear paragraph structure with topic sentences. Manage your time strictly — DET writing tasks are timed. Practice typing speed and accuracy. See our DET writing tips guide.
Pro Tip
Common Mistakes Indian Students Make
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| Mistake | Impact | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Spelling errors in Listen and Type | Direct score reduction | Practice dictation daily; learn common spellings |
| Running out of time on writing | Incomplete responses score low | Practice timed writing; use templates |
| Not preparing for video interview | Poor impression on admissions | Practice structured video responses |
| Ignoring Read and Select | Easy points lost | Build vocabulary; learn word patterns |
| Testing in a noisy environment | AI proctor may flag/invalidate | Test in a quiet, well-lit room alone |
| Not practicing the actual format | Unfamiliar interface wastes time | Take free practice test first at detready.com |
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Free and Paid Practice Resources
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| Resource | Type | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duolingo Practice Test | Free | Free | Understanding format (limited) |
| EEC DET Ready (detready.com) | Adaptive practice | Included with coaching | Full adaptive simulation |
| EEC Coaching | Live classes | ₹4,990 | Complete preparation with trainer |
| YouTube DET prep channels | Free | Free | Supplementary practice |
Why EEC Coaching Beats Self-Study
Self-study can work for DET, but EEC's coaching provides: (1) expert guidance on the adaptive algorithm, (2) targeted practice for YOUR weak areas, (3) video interview coaching (hard to self-practice), (4) timed mock tests in real conditions, and (5) access to EEC's DET Ready platform. At ₹4,990 for Classroom or Online Live, EEC's DET coaching at EEC is a small investment for a potentially life-changing score.
“I tried self-study for 2 weeks and scored DET 105. Then I joined EEC coaching for 10 days and retook the test — scored 130! The adaptive strategy coaching was the game-changer.”
— Sneha, MS in DS, Northeastern — DET 130
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Explore more DET resources: complete DET guide 2026 | DET score conversion chart | universities accepting DET | DET preparation tips | DET online coaching India. Also compare: DET vs IELTS | DET vs TOEFL. Consider IELTS coaching at EEC or PTE coaching at EEC if you need broader acceptance.
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A detail that changes what booking through a partner is worth. EEC has been a Gold Partner in the Duolingo English Test Global Partner Network , and its current 2025 award carries a verifiable digital credential — check it yourself. Gold is a partner tier in Duolingo's network, and it is what lets EEC book your test for you rather than pointing you at the portal. DET coaching at EEC.
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What You Get With EEC's Duolingo English Test Course
The DET is the fast, affordable route to a US or Canadian offer — and EEC is a Duolingo Gold Partner, so we book your test for a flat ₹5,500 instead of ₹6,200, and Duolingo's own 40+ full-length practice tests are unlocked for you.
- 1-Month Intensive: Daily live classes for a month, with your batch and software starting the day you enrol.
- Recordings + Class Notes: Every live class recorded — replay 24×7 for 15 days, and detailed class notes emailed right after every class you attend.
- 5,000+ Practice Questions: EEC's DET practice software covers every question type with 5,000+ scored questions — drill any item as often as you like.
- 40+ Official Duolingo Mocks: Book your exam through EEC and Duolingo's own 40+ full-length practice tests are unlocked for you. (unlocked on booking your exam through EEC)
- Duolingo Gold Partner: The test costs ₹6,200; we book it for a flat ₹5,500, saving you ₹700. Our Gold Partner certificate is on the coaching page.
One month of daily classes is all it takes. All of it for ₹4,990.
DET costs just ₹6,200 and you can take it from home anytime. With EEC's coaching at ₹4,990, most students score 120+ in just 2 weeks. Results arrive in 48 hours — the fastest of any English test.
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