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. one reason I did not study English before is because I was not disciplined in my
studies.

2. one reason is because I considered English too difficult and I was closed to
learning it

3. I thought it was not so vital in our life

4. one reason is because I did not look for material to learn, I closed myself to the
fact that I had to have a teacher to guide me in the process.

5. Another reason is because I believed that English would be much easier to learn
if I was in a native English speaking country that would force me to learn in a
fast way.

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 English, I would have had more opportunities to live in the United
States with my aunt

2. If I had learned English, I would not have rejected the offer to study in another
country

3. If I had known English I would have done better in the state exam to pass to the u

4. If I ran away knowing English, I would not have to work hard to survive, I would have
had better job offers

5. If I had known English I would have taken advantage of working as a tourist guide for
visitors 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.)

 I am studying English to improve my job opportunities

 I am studying English to communicate and learn about other
cultures
 I am studying English to undertake international business and travel
 I am studying English because I can meet many people who
contribute to my life.

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?

 being proficient in English will open doors to the world of work.

 being proficient in English will help me to improve my

communication with different cultures.

 being proficient in English will help me to obtain a visa

 being proficient in English will help me to teach others

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.