Homework Assignments
In this lesson, two students talk about their homework. You will learn useful vocabulary and natural sentences while practicing the Present Continuous. See how it is used for actions happening now, around now, temporary situations, and near-future plans.
Listen to the audio and answer the questions in the quiz below.
Homework Assignments
Alex: Hey, what are you working on right now?
Mia: I’m finishing the math homework. It’s taking a long time.
Alex: Same here. I’m trying to solve the last problem.
Mia: I’m checking my notes, but they’re not helping much.
Alex: The teacher is giving us a lot of work this week.
Mia: Yeah, she’s assigning extra homework these days.
Alex: Are you writing your answers in the notebook or on the laptop?
Mia: I’m typing everything. My hand is getting tired.
Alex: I’m still writing by hand. I’m making too many mistakes.
Mia: Don’t worry. Everyone is struggling with this assignment.
Alex: What about the science project? Are you working on that too?
Mia: Yes, I’m preparing the slides tonight.
Alex: I’m meeting my group later to talk about it.
Mia: That’s good. My group isn’t responding right now.
Alex: They’re probably doing other homework.
Mia: Maybe. But one guy usually answers late, so I’m waiting.
Alex: Are you following the instructions now?
Mia: I’m getting them a little better. I’m re-reading the questions.
Alex: I’m watching a short video explanation. It’s helping me.
Mia: Really? Can you share it with me?
Alex: Yes, no problem.
Mia: Are you going to submit it online?
Alex: Yes, I’m uploading it before midnight.
Mia: I’m doing the same.
Alex: Okay, let’s keep working. We’re almost done.
Mia: Yeah. We’re doing great.
Vocabulary
Assignment : homework or task given by a teacher
Struggle : to find something difficult
Instructions : rules or steps to follow
Submit : to give work to the teacher
Upload : to send a file online
Respond : to reply or answer
Useful Sentences
What are you working on right now? – Asking about someone’s current activity
I’m finishing the math homework. – Talking about an action happening now
Are you writing your answers in the notebook or on the laptop? – Asking how someone is completing their work
One guy usually answers late. – Talking about a habitual action
Are you going to submit it online? – Asking about a future plan or arrangement
I’m uploading it before midnight. – Describing an action happening around now or in the near future
Grammar Summary: Present Continuous
1️⃣ Present Continuous (am / is / are + verb-ing)
Use for:
Actions happening right now
Example: I’m finishing the math homework.
Actions happening around now / temporary situations
Example: I’m uploading it before midnight.
Planned actions in the near future
Example: Are you going to submit it online?
Repeated or habitual actions that are annoying / temporary
Example: She’s always assigning extra homework these days.
Structure:
Subject + am / is / are + verb-ing
Examples from the conversation:
I’m checking my notes, but they’re not helping much.
She’s assigning extra homework these days.
I’m meeting my group later to talk about the science project.
✅ Tip: Use adverbs like always, constantly, continually with Present Continuous to show annoying or unusual repeated actions.