Present Continuous

Oliver:
Hey, Alfie, what are you doing?

Alfie:
I’m studying for tomorrow’s exam? You?

Oliver:
Yeah, me too.
Well… I’m just uploading some photos to Facebook and I’m sending a message to Billie.
Oh, and I’m downloading the new Arcade Fire album…
Oh yeah, and I’m having a coffee too.
It’s tiring all this studying!
Oh, and at eight, I’m meeting Lucas, just for a quick coffee.
It’s important to take regular breaks you know!

Alfie:
You’re not really studying at all, are you?
Come on, mate, if you don’t pass the exam, you’ll have to take it again after the holidays.

Oliver:
You sound like my mum, Alfie!
Talk of the devil.
She’s calling me.
I’ll phone you later, OK?

Alfie:
Sure.

Oliver:
Hi, Mum.

Sophie:
Hello, love, what are you doing?

Oliver:
I’m studying, Mum.
I’ve got a big exam tomorrow.
What about you?

Sophie:
Oh Ollie, I just had to phone you.
I’m riding a camel at the pyramids!

Oliver:
Cool.

Sophie:
I’m with a tour group.
We’re having a great time!
We’re all riding camels and the sun’s shining.
Oh, it’s fantastic, Ollie!

Oliver:
Lucky you!

Sophie:
So, are you working hard for the exam?

Oliver:
I’m trying to, Mum!

Sophie:
What’s Daisy doing now?
Is she at home?

Oliver:
No, she’s at tennis practice.

Sophie:
Of course she is.
OK, I’ve got to go.
They’re waiting for me to get off the phone!
Bye, love.

Oliver:
Bye, Mum.