Learning activity 1

Evidence: The time is now

This evidence is divided into two parts: A composition and an audio file. Read the
instructions below and make sure you complete both tasks.

Fuente: SENA

A. Answer the questions below. Use the examples as models of the grammar and
vocabulary you have to use.

1. Why didnt you study English before? (List at least 5 reasons in a

composition.)

Example:

One of the reasons why I didnt study English before it is because I thought it
was too difficult. I didnt understand my English teacher at school and that
was frustrating.
 1. One of the reasons why I didnt study English before It is
because I believed it was very expensive to study.

2. One of the reasons why I didnt study English before Because I

sensed that I only learned in another country.

3. One of the reasons why I didnt study English before I thought If

you don't use it, you lose it

4. One of the reasons why I didnt study English before I rejected

the idea of knowing another language

5. One of the reasons why I didnt study English before I get so

embarrassed trying to speak English in class. I feel ashamed.

2. How different would things be if you had learned English before? (Name and
explain at least 5 things.)

Example:

If I had learned English some years ago I would have accepted a job a
multinational company offered me five years ago. One of the requirements
was to speak English and my level back then was very low.

1. If ihad studied, i would have passed the exam.

2. If I had worked harder at school, I would have got better grades.

3. If I had had time, I would have gone to see him.

4. If I had seen you, I would have said hello.

5. If he had asked me, I would have helped him

6. If I had known, I wouldn't have done that.

B. Record an audio file of yourself answering the following questions. Use the
examples as models of the grammar and vocabulary you have to use.

1. Why are you studying English? (List and explain at least 4 reasons.)
 Example:

Im studying English because I finally decided that if I want to improve my

professional profile becoming bilingual is essential.

2. In what ways are you going to benefit from this learning?

Example:

Being competent in English is going to increase the opportunities of landing a more

satisfying and better-paid job. We live in an international open market and English
is the most important language.

When you finish your work, send the files to your instructor through the platform as
follows:

1. Click the title of this evidence.

2. Click Examinar mi equipo and look for the files in your computer. Make sure the
files are attached.
3. Leave a comment for the instructor (optional).
4. Click Enviar.

Note: This evidence is an individual activity. Remember to check the learning

guide in order to know if you have done all the assigned activities, know how to
develop them and deliver them correctly.

Criterios de evaluacin
Formula consecuencias hipotticas a cursos de accin distintos en el
pasado en el contexto requerido.
Comunica ideas sobre iniciativa y aprendizaje autodirigido usando el
vocabulario requerido.