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.
  I did not study English because I thought that I would never leave the country
for a travel, and I believed that it was not so important to learn another
language.

 I did not study English because in my time there was no internet and all the
face-to-face classes were in the city, the town where I lived did not have
private English courses.

 I did not study English because I did not have time to study, I was focused on
my work and put learning aside.

 I did not study English because my family did not have the resources for me
to study English, since they were quite expensive.

 I did not study English because I did not like it, I thought it was a very
complicated language to learn.

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, I would see my favorite movies in their original
language, and I would not have to read the subtitles.

 If I had learned English, I would have been able to work abroad in a large
company.

 If I had learned English, I would have completed my university studies

abroad, and better position myself at work.

 If I had learned English, I could go frequently to visit my sister in Queens in

the United States.

 If he had learned English, he could have interacted with people from other
countries.

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 got a scholarship to study abroad,

and one requirement is to speak the English language.

 I am studying English because my sister Martha Juliana has lived in

Queens for 10 years, and I have never been able to visit her.

 I am studying English because I love online video games and many

of the other players speak English, and I don't understand them.

 I am studying English because I like music in that language, and I

want to understand the lyrics of the songs.

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.

 Being competent to talk in English will allow me to interact with

more people from other countries.

 Being competent in English will increase my chances of traveling to

other countries since I will be able to ask for locations in a correct
way.

 Being competent in English will help me in communicating with the

interviewer to obtain the Visa to the United States.

 Being competent in English is going to improve my conditions to

continue with my studies and specialize in countries where the
study is better.

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.