B1 Intermediate
Speaking
Duolingo English Test
Duolingo — Interactive Speaking (guided)
Daily life
About 5 minutes
6 questions
Duolingo — Interactive Speaking: Finding a New Hobby
About this practice test
Practise B1 English speaking with a guided Duolingo-style conversation about hobbies, learning something new and overcoming practical difficulties.
What you’ll practice
Speaking naturally
Answer familiar questions in your own words.
Developing your ideas
Give a reason or example to support your answer.
Listening back
Record an answer and notice what you can improve.
What to expect:
6 spoken questions from Emma, your practice examiner. Follow the task and record each answer for up to 35 seconds. Practising is free. Sign in and choose feedback for 25 coins. Feedback is a practice estimate rather than an official exam score.
The 5-minute practice timer includes preparation, answers and an allowance for question audio. It starts when you start the practice.
Study the questions and tasks
Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Use the task instructions and the guidance at the end of the page to review your own response.
- Practice level
- B1. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.
- Question formats
- Speaking response
How to approach this practice
Read the question or cue card and think of a relevant experience or opinion. Use short notes rather than memorising a script.
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Question 1 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
What is a hobby you enjoy now, or a hobby you would like to try?
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Question 2 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
What would be a good first step for someone starting that kind of hobby?
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Question 3 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
Some hobbies need expensive equipment. How could a beginner keep the cost down?
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Question 4 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
Would learning with a friend make a new hobby easier or more difficult? Explain your view.
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Question 5 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
How could a club help people who are nervous about joining a new activity?
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Question 6 · Speaking response
Answer aloud in your own words. Develop your ideas with a reason or example.
What might make someone continue with a hobby for many years?
What to review next
Listen back to your recording. Check that you answered the question, developed your ideas and spoke clearly. Record a second response after reviewing any feedback you choose to request.
A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.