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. I did not study English before because I worked on a schedule that did
not have time.
 2. I did not study English before because it is very difficult for me at
school and I did not continue studying it afterwards.
3. I did not study English because I did not have enough money to pay
for my studies, when I was little I did not have money.
4. I did not study English before because I did not think it would be
useful to me in the future.
5. I did not study English before because in my town there were no
libraries and much less the internet at that time, we only learned what
the school teacher taught us.

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 to speak English I would have a better chance of working in

many multinational companies.
2. If I had learned to speak English, I would like to teach low-income
students who do not have access to learn this language.
3. If I had learned to speak English I would be studied in the United
Kingdom or the United States where education is much better.
4. If I had learned to speak English, I would work as a translator in the
Colombian Caribbean.
5. If I had learned to speak English I would have understood those rock
songs that I like so much

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.)
- i am studying english because i want to be more efficient in my
company.
- I AM STUDYING ENGLISH BECAUSE I WANT TO WORK IN CANADA
- BECAUSE I WANT TO PERFECT A SECOND LANGUAGE
- I AM STUDYING ENGLISH BECAUSE I WOULD LIKE TO WORK AS A TOURISM
GUIDE
 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?
- It will make me more efficient in my job.
- It benefits me because I will be able to speak fluently with my
Canadian friends.
- It will benefit me because I can be a primary school teacher and teach
the language fluently.
- I benefit from being able to do my professional studies in the United
States.
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.