DET 2026 question formats
Use the words from the recordings in your own answers
Each task is built on one of the six recordings and lists the words to try. In Writing, a word turns green as soon as you use it. Production is the average of Writing and Speaking, and Waterloo needs 125.
What's here
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How to practice
- 1Plan in the prep time
Read the question and pick two or three words from the word list to use.
- 2Answer until the time ends
Speaking: record yourself on your phone, because this page cannot record. Writing: type in the box.
- 3Compare with the model answer
The model's target words are highlighted. Copy one good sentence into your notes.
- 4Send your writing to your teacher
Use Copy my answer under each writing task.
Writing subscore
Writing
Press Start. The question appears with its preparation time, then the writing time begins. Words from the list turn green when you use them.
Speaking subscore
Speaking
Record yourself on your phone while you answer. After the time ends, tick the words you used and compare with the model answer.
Your word list
Vocabulary
First check the notes on your word list, then do the 25 questions. Each answer shows right away why it is right.