Speak Smarter, Not Faster:The Secret to Higher DET Speaking Scores

<p>Your <a href="https://www.detpractice.com/det-score" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">DET Speaking score</a> is not about speaking faster. It’s about speaking smarter.</p><p>In this episode, we explore how the Duolingo English Test AI scoring system evaluates fluency and why many students lose points despite strong vocabulary and grammar.</p><p>You’ll learn practical strategies to improve your speaking performance, including:</p><p>Avoiding the “initial freeze” at the start of your answer</p><p>Using smart pauses to improve fluency</p><p>Applying natural filler words like “well” and “you know”</p><p>Turning questions into strong opening sentences</p><p>Building answer structures that AI graders recognize</p><p>You can also use<a href="https://www.detpractice.com/speaking-ai-correction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> AI-powered speaking correction for DET</a> preparation to analyze your answers and build more natural speaking habits.</p><p>Stop chasing speed. Start building control, confidence, and fluency for your DET success.</p>