B2 Upper-intermediate
Writing
Duolingo English Test writing practice
Education
About 5 minutes
1 question
Duolingo — Writing Sample: A Skill Learned through Practice
About this practice test
Practise B2 English writing for the Duolingo Writing Sample by developing a relevant, supported response about a skill learned through practice.
What you’ll practice
Answering the task
Address the purpose, audience and every requirement.
Developing your ideas
Build clear paragraphs with relevant support.
Using language well
Choose precise vocabulary and varied, accurate sentences.
What to expect:
1 writing task. Write and save each response, then choose feedback for 25 coins. Sign in to receive feedback and practice scores out of 10.
The practice timer allows 5 minutes.
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
- B2. 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
- Writing response
How to approach this practice
Identify the purpose of the task and plan your main points before writing. For a visual task, compare the important features and use the supplied data accurately.
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A Skill Learned through Practice · Duolingo — Writing Sample
Write your own response, addressing every part of the task.
Describe a skill you learned mainly through practice. What difficulties did you face, and how did your approach change?
Task requirements
- Describe the skill and learning context.
- Explain a difficulty and how you addressed it.
- Reflect on what changed in your approach.
No minimum word count. 5-minute practice.
Write a developed response in five minutes. Plan briefly before starting; official directions include thirty seconds to prepare. There is no official minimum word count.
What to review next
Check every task requirement, paragraph organisation, word choice and sentence accuracy. Revise your 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.