Reflect the internal structure of the test.These criteria required that the subscores: In order to create subscores that are useful for all stakeholders, we considered three criteria. These are Literacy, Conversation, Comprehension, and Production. So in effort to reflect natural language use, we report subscores that represent integrated modalities. For example, understanding a university lecture requires students’ comprehension skills-listening and reading, but participating in study groups requires different skills-listening and speaking. In practice, language skills are often integrated which means people use multiple skills simultaneously to communicate. Additionally, English language programs and assessment tasks often follow a design that integrates various components of language 1-4. Research shows that natural language use is complex and varies by situation. These subscores can provide more nuanced information about a test taker’s language abilities, without requiring them to take another test. It’s common to report subscores as proficiency in different components of language such as reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Today we are sharing a new feature of the test: subscores! Why add subscores?Īs more universities began accepting the Duolingo English Test as proof of English proficiency for international students, they expressed an interest in subscores to better understand their applicants and have greater confidence in their ability to function in English at their institution.
Their overall proficiency is reported on a 160-point scale that aligns with the CEFR. The goal of the test is to measure the test taker’s English proficiency and estimate how well they can use language to communicate their ideas. There are many reasons why people need to show their English language proficiency, such as applying to university or getting a job. Duolingo developed the Duolingo English Test as a convenient and accurate way for English learners to certify their English level.
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