The document provides directions for taking the Duolingo English Test. It instructs the user to search for and select "Take a Test" on the Duolingo website using the Chrome browser. The directions explain that the user should create an account, take a practice test, and ensure their computer meets the system requirements. It also provides guidance on completing the identity verification process, applying a coupon code to waive the fee, and contacting support if any issues arise when setting up or taking the test.

1. Duolingo English Test
Directions
International English Center
University of Colorado Boulder

2. Directions:
• Make sure you are using the Google
Chrome Browser

3. Directions:
• Google search “Duolingo English Test”

4. Directions:
• Select “Take a Test”

5. Directions:
• Click the orange button

6. Directions:
• Enter your information and create an
account

7. Directions:
• If you are borrowing a computer or
someone has used your computer to take
a Duolingo test, you should open an
Incognito tab for login
• On a PC you can click control+shift+N
• On a Mac you click the buttons below

8. Directions:
• You can take the test or take a practice
test
• We recommend you take a practice test
once
• It takes 20-30 minutes

9. Directions:
• When you choose to take the test,
Duolingo will also recommend you take a
practice test

10. Directions:
• Make sure your computer has everything
listed on the slide to the left
• If it doesn’t, you need to borrow one that
does

11. Directions:
• You must not wear headphones

12. Directions:
• Click no

13. Directions:
• Click yes if you hear the sound
• If you do not, you will see the next slide

14. Directions:
• If you cannot hear the sound, you need to
check your speakers or adjust your
volume

15. Directions:
• Click on the “Start Recording” button
• If the microphone hears you, the button
shows the volume go up and down

16. Directions:
• Then you will listen to the audio you
recorded
• If you can, click yes
• If you cannot, you will see the next slide

17. Directions:
• If you cannot hear yourself, you need to
check that your microphone is working
• Your settings can help with this
• If you have trouble, try to find a solution
by asking Google

18. Directions:
• Take a photo
• Test reviewers will compare this photo to
your photo ID

19. Directions:
• Enter your information
• Given name: your own personal name
(first name usually)
• Surname(s): your family names

20. Directions:
• Accepted IDs:
• Passport
• Drivers license
• Government photo ID (military ID)

21. Directions:
• You do not have to pay $49
• Click “Apply Coupon”
• Use the code the IEC sent you

22. Directions:
• Type or paste the coupon code into the
box

23. Directions:
• Click “Use Coupon”

24. Directions:
• This is confirmation that you have paid

25. Directions:
• If you decided to use a different form of
ID, it will ask you for that one instead

26. Directions:
• When you take a photo, make sure it is
clear

27. Directions:
• Then you have to manually enter your
information from your ID

28. Directions:
• Follow these directions or your test will
be cited for cheating and your score will
not be valid

29. Directions
• Follow these directions or your test will
be cited for cheating and your score will
not be valid

30. Directions
• Follow these directions or your test will
be cited for cheating and your score will
not be valid

31. Directions
• Follow these directions or your test will
be cited for cheating and your score will
not be valid

32. Directions
• Follow these directions or your test will
be cited for cheating and your score will
not be valid

33. Directions
• Follow these directions or your test will
be cited for cheating and your score will
not be valid

34. Directions
• Now you are ready!

35. Directions:
• If you have any problems with the test set
up, first try to fix them yourself
• If you cannot figure out the problem,
please email the people below (in one
email)
• Bobby@duolingo.com
AND
• Olivia.Livneh@Colorado.edu
AND
• John.Einterz@Colorado.edu

36. The End: Good Luck!!