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.
 *One of the reasons I didn't study English before is because I thought it
was too difficult. I did not understand any English teacher who came.
*The second reason why I did not study English before is because I had
not given the opportunity that was given to me at this time.
*The third reason why I did not study English before is because I did not
have the technological tools that I have at the moment.
*The fourth reason why I did not study English before is because I had
no motives or reasons to study English.
*The fifth reason why I did not study English before is because I was
very young and did not know its importance.
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.

*I am studying English because I finally decided to improve my level of

English.
*I am studying English because I finally saw how important it is to learn
English.
*I am studying English because I finally have the resources and they
gave me the opportunities.
*I am studying English because I finally saw the job opportunities that
English offers us.
I am studying English because I am finally proving to myself that I can.

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 finally decided that I want to learn, improve and
get ahead with the help of English.
I am studying English for a more satisfactory future.
I am studying English because of its importance and because of the opportunities it
offers me right now.

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 proficient in English will increase your chances of landing a higher paying job
abroad. We know that English is the international language, which is why it is very
important to learn it.

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.