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 why I didn't study
English before is because I didn't have time
and I didn't like it
-One of the reasons why I did not study
English before is because I was working on
weekends and I was finishing high school
during the week so I had no time left for
anything
-in fact I studied English a few years ago I
took an advanced English course but due to
lack of financial resources I had to stop
studying
-Do not study English before because in

Colombia there are no opportunities, the state

seroba all the benefits, they will even take
resources from the seine to give it to icetex,
the only means where you can study higher
education for free is in the seine
-I did not study before for fear of failure
 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 studied English before I would have the job of my dreams and a
good salary

-if I had studied English before, I would be studying in another country,

my dream has always been to go to Canada and if I had learned

English before, I would already be there.

-If I had studied English before, I would be looking to learn another

language, let's say French.

-If I had studied English before I could get a job anywhere

-If I had studied English before I would have more opportunities, maybe
I would even have a scholarship at a good university

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.