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 didn’t you study English before? (List at least 5 reasons in a

composition.)

Example:

One of the reasons why I didn’t study English before it is because I thought it
was too difficult. I didn’t understand my English teacher at school and that
was frustrating.
 1 The main reason I didn't study English before was because when I was in high
school, the language wasn't as necessary as it is now, so there was no need to learn
English

2. Another main reason I didn't study English before was because I didn't have a
steady job and couldn't pay for the semesters.

2. I had no financial resources, so I studied it alone at my school

3. I didn't have enough interest to study it.

4. I didn't understand anything at school, I got bad grades in English and that was
definitive,

5. Another reason was that Before, I didn't study English because I wasn't good at
learning English.

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 I had learned English before, I would have gone to Sweden with my friend
Maria, where the english language was needed

2 If I had learned English before, I would now be a professional in the field

years ago.

3 If you had previously learned English, you would be working as a tour guide
in Palomino Guajira, providing information on tourist sites.

4 If I had learned English earlier, that would mean that I would have already
received my degree in college.

5 If you had learned English previously, you would probably speak fluently without
problems.
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:

I’m 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 evaluación
 Formula consecuencias hipotéticas a cursos de acción distintos en el
pasado en el contexto requerido.

 Comunica ideas sobre iniciativa y aprendizaje autodirigido usando el

vocabulario requerido.