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 hope it was not essential, now I realize
that it is for many things

 I did not study English because it seemed very complicated

 I didn't study English because I had teachers I didn't understand, after so

long I knew it was because they didn't know how to explain it.

 I did not study English because I did not like the idea of another language

 I did not study English because I did not know how to allocate my time to
dedicate it to studying it.

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 3 years ago, I would be working in the
systems area of a bank.

 If I had learned English, I would be teaching several people in a

good institute

 If I had learned English, I would already be living in Canada with

my sister.

 If I had learned English I wouldn't have the need to watch movies

with subtitles.

 If I had learned English, I would have learned many things about

systems before they arrived in my country.

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.

Answers:
I'm studying English because I want to go live where my sister is, but they ask
for very advanced English, so that's why I'm learning to speak English.

I am studying English because as a systems technician I must be up to date

with technology and the advances or recently published reports are in
English.

I am studying English because I finally realized that in order to apply for a job
that I like, English is essential.

I am studying English because I want to travel around the world and everyone
communicates a little in English.
 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.

Answer:

 Being proficient in English will help me socialize more with people from
other countries.

 Being proficient in English will help me increase the chances of a good

stable job.

 Being proficient in English will help me travel to various parts of the world.

 Being proficient in English will help me with new studies during my degree

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.