What we are doing right now

LISTENING • A1 • SHORT ANSWERS
What We Are Doing Right Now
Listen to the audio, then write short answers (1–4 words) in the boxes.
1
What is his name?
2
What does Tom want to tell you about?
3
Where is Tom’s family today?
4
Is it a quiet day or a noisy day?
5
Where is his wife?
6
What language is his wife studying?
7
What is she writing in her notebook?
8
What is she listening to (and where)?
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Why does she want to learn Spanish?
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Where is Tom’s son?
11
What is his son cooking?
12
Name one thing he is preparing for lunch.
13
Where does he often find new recipes?
14
Where is Tom’s daughter?
15
What is Tom’s father doing outside?

What we are doing right now

LISTENING • A1 • TIMELINE

Put the events in order

Choose the correct order (1–12). Then click Check answers. Empty items are not checked.

Tom says hello and introduces himself: “My name is Tom.”

He says he wants to tell what his family is doing right now.

He says today they are all at home; it is a quiet day and everyone is busy.

His wife is in the living room, sitting on the sofa and studying Spanish.

She is writing new words in her notebook and listening to a lesson on her phone.

She wants to learn Spanish because they are planning a trip next year.

His son is in the kitchen, cooking lunch at the moment.

He is cutting vegetables and boiling pasta; he often finds new recipes online.

His daughter is in her bedroom doing homework: reading a book and answering questions.

She is also listening to music while she is studying.

His father is outside washing the car, wearing headphones and listening to songs.

Tom is in his room drinking tea and working; he watches old family videos, says it’s a relaxing day, and thanks the listener.

What we are doing right now

LISTENING • A1 • FILL THE GAPS

Fill the gaps (exact words)

Listen again and type the missing word(s) exactly. Empty answers are not checked.

1

It is a ___ day, and everyone is busy.

2

My wife is in the ___.

3

She is sitting on the sofa and studying ___.

4

My son is in the ___.

5

He is cutting ___ and boiling pasta.

6

My daughter is in her ___.

7

My father is ___.

8

I am drinking ___ and working on my computer.

What we are doing right now

🎧 Listening A1 — What we are doing right now

Speaker: Tom (male voice) • Grammar focus: Present Continuous.

⏳ right now • at the moment

Script

Tom
  • 1

    Hello.

  • 2

    My name is Tom.

  • 3

    I want to tell you what my family is doing right now.

  • 4

    Today we are all at home.

  • 5

    It is a quiet day, and everyone is busy.

  • 6

    My wife is in the living room.

  • 7

    She is sitting on the sofa and studying Spanish.

  • 8

    She is writing new words in her notebook and listening to a lesson on her phone.

  • 9

    She wants to learn Spanish because we are planning a trip next year.

  • 10

    My son is in the kitchen.

  • 11

    He is cooking lunch at the moment.

  • 12

    He is cutting vegetables and boiling pasta.

  • 13

    He likes cooking, and he often finds new recipes online.

  • 14

    My daughter is in her bedroom.

  • 15

    She is doing her homework.

  • 16

    She is reading a book and answering questions.

  • 17

    She is also listening to music while she is studying.

  • 18

    My father is outside.

  • 19

    He is washing the car in front of the house.

  • 20

    He is wearing headphones and listening to his favorite songs.

  • 21

    As for me, I am in my room.

  • 22

    I am drinking tea and working on my computer.

  • 23

    I am watching some old family videos and smiling a lot.

  • 24

    Everyone is doing something different, but we are all at home together.

  • 25

    It is a nice and relaxing day.

  • 26

    Thank you for listening.

Practice idea: Ask learners to change 3 sentences into Present Simple (habit) and explain the difference.