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 is because I thought it
was too difficult. I didn’t understand my English teacher at school and that
was frustrating.
 Before of begin to study English, I had afraid of learning a new language because I
don't understand anything, I thought that was too difficult, I doesn't have too much
time to learn because I was working with my dad. Also, I was looking for a university
to study and that doesn't let too much time to learn 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.

If I had learned English before, I would have could travel where my aunt in the united
states and had a job and study there or would have gotten a job here in Colombian in
a call center. also, I would have could continue with my project teaching languages to
kids

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'm studying English because I always liked it and I have been interested
in learning something new, also because English today is one of the
most important languages in the world with the most job opportunities
around the world and also to improve myself as a person.

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?

Solution: Learning English not just will help me to increase job

opportunities also to learn something new every day and see new
things around the world.

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 on 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.