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.
  One of the reasons I didn't study English before is because I was afraid of
making mistakes and that my classmates made fun of me.

 One of the reasons I did not study English before is because I was not very
interested in English, I wanted to learn French.

 One of the reasons I did not study English before is because it was not one of
my priorities, so I did not spend time.

 One of the reasons I did not study English before is because my family had no
money to enroll in a course.

 One of the reasons I did not study English before is because I did not see the
need to learn this language.

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.

 If I had learned English a few years ago, I was studying my graduate degree in
Canada. One of the requirements was to speak English and my level at that
time was very low.

 If I had learned English a few years ago, I would have graduated faster from
my master's degree. I should not have taken the English courses.

 If I had learned English a few years ago, I would have gone to a company
training in Huston. One of the requirements was to speak English and my
level at that time was very low.

 If I had learned English a few years ago, I would have taken advantage of a
job offer in Canada. Some relatives went there, but I couldn't because of my
low level of English.

 If I had learned English a few years ago, I would have found work faster. I was
unemployed almost a year because many job offers required a good level of
English and I did not have it.
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.

 I am studying English because I may travel to England for a month

with a company training.
 I am studying English because I surely need it to graduate from my
master's degree.
 I am studying English because it is certainly the most spoken language
in the world and it is necessary to understand it to solve any situation.
 I am studying English because I frequently have to answer calls to
people from other countries who only speak English.

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.

I benefit in many ways, for example: it will increase my opportunities to move up in

the company, because I will have greater skills. In addition, I can take advantage of
the scholarships and trips offered to other countries where the requirement is to
have a very good level of English.

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.