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What have you been up to? Learn why we ask this common small talk question, when you'll hear it, and understand how to ask and answer "What have you been up to?" confidently. Learn the right pronunciation and intonation for "What have you been up to?" We use this question to catch up with a friend, acquaintance, classmate, or colleague after you haven't seen each other in a few weeks or months. Other versions of this question are "What have you been up to lately?", "What have you been up to recently?", "What have you been up to today?", and "What are you up to?" Similar questions are "What's new with you?" and "How are things going?" More Videos: How's your day been? How's your day been going? https://youtu.be/1P1B3NSDsww Small Talk in the Workplace: https://youtu.be/2bodeNQNkrQ 0:00 Introduction 1:20 Pronunciation and Intonation for "What Have You Been Up To?" 2:42 Why We Use the Present Perfect for This Question 3:37 Decide How Much to Share When Answering the Question 4:52 How to Avoid Sharing Too Many Personal Details 5:45 How to Respond to What Have You Been Up To? 6:45 Respond By Bringing Up a Shared Interest 8:23 Narrow the Focus When Asking What Have You Been Up To? 9:58 Other Variations of This Question 12:28 What's New with You? and How Are Things Going? 14:45 How to Turn the Question Around 🤗 I’m Kim, and I’m here to help you express your meaning and your message through stress, intonation, and how you you use your voice and breath. In other words, you’ll learn how to communicate clearly and confidently in American English so that people will definitely understand (and *listen* to) what you have to say. 📢 Want to improve how you sound, but not sure where to start? These videos will help you find your voice in English: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL81YJkck6j1t6ZPViiL8zOLYVvz1Gjdjz 👩💻 Learn all about courses and coaching right here: https://englishwithkim.com/work-with-me/
