Boost Your DET Writing Score with Strong Verbs: Simple Tips for Better Responses

In this episode, DET Practice Tutors Alex and Emma discuss how choosing stronger verbs can help improve your Duolingo English Test writing performance. They explain why common verbs like do, make, have, and get can make your writing less specific, and share simple strategies to replace weak verbs with clearer and more powerful alternatives.

You’ll also learn practical ways to make your DET Writing Sample responses more natural, concise, and confident. Building a stronger vocabulary is an important part of improving your word choice, so explore this helpful DET vocabulary guide to expand your language skills and prepare more effectively for the test.

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