How to Answer English Questions that Start With, 'What are you up to...'

As you learn English you run into common questions that people use to start conversations. Three very common questions are, "What are you up to these days?", "What are you up to?", and, "What are you up to today?"

Each of these questions is referring to a different period of time. In this English lesson I'll help you learn how to respond to each by explaining the time each question is referring to: either the past, the present, or the future.

In addition I'll give you some tips on how to sound more like a native speaker when answering by using filler words and phrases. Spoken English can be a bit different than formal written English. We'll go over some contractions and reductions as well so you can be more confident when you speak!

I hope you enjoy this English lesson on how to answer these common questions!

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If somebody asks me " what are you up to these days? I would say: I have been working so much, I've been on a trip since Sunday because of my job, but I always find time to study English with Mr. Bob. Have an excellent week. Thank you Mr. Bob.

[Aleksey_FE]

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[marionr.]

Even though I'm just an English learner I would say starting your answers with 'Not much' and adding 'just' is an indicator for everyday things/work/tasks such as watching TV or doing the dishes. You probably wouldn't say: "Not much. I just booked some flights for my world trip" or "Not much. I'm just going to meet Julia Roberts".

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Hi Bob, This lesson sounds easy but not at all. It is really helpful for me to keep in mind that there is a difference between them: What are you up to these days?, what are you up to? and what are you up to today? By the way, I had my first jab of vaccine this morning and I am still painful now!
Thank you for the lesson and have a nice day

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