SERVICIO NACIONAL DE APRENDIZAJE SENA

Procedimiento de Desarrollo Curricular

GUÍA DE APRENDIZAJE

1. IDENTIFICACIÓN DE LA GUIA DE APRENDIZAJE

Denominación del Programa de Formación: TÉCNICO
Código del Programa de Formación:
Nombre del Proyecto:
Fase del Proyecto: Lectiva
Actividad de Proyecto (si es formación Titulada):
Procedimental: Generating activities to tell stories by using specific rules of the use of the
third person from a written paper.
Valorativo - attitudinal: giving and learning opportunities to value the compliance of
instructions established before.
Competencia: Interactuar en lengua inglesa de forma oral y escrita dentro de contextos
sociales y laborales según los criterios establecidos por el marco común europeo de
referencia para las lenguas
Resultados de Aprendizaje Alcanzar: 5. Comunicarse de manera sencilla en inglés en
forma oral y escrita con un visitante o colega en un contexto laboral cotidiano. 6. Poner en
práctica vocabulario básico y expresiones comunes de su área ocupacional en contextos
específicos de su trabajo por medio del uso de frases sencillas en forma oral y escrita.
Duración de la Guía: 10 HORAS
2. PRESENTACION
Learning English is crucial in today’s globalized world. It’s the most widely spoken
language, serving as a common bridge for communication among people from diverse
linguistic backgrounds. Proficiency in English opens doors to International job
opportunities, academic excellence, and cross-cultural understanding.
On the other hand, we are going to work in the Present tense which can be used to
express opinions and talk about the daily routines, habits, and actions that are happening
at the moment.

3. FORMULACIÓN DE LAS ACTIVIDADES DE APRENDIZAJE

Descripción de la(s) Actividad(es)
The following activities are designed in order to help students learn and practice
vocabulary, expression, and grammar structures related to personal and daily life topics.
Also, they can identify and recognize the vocabulary necessary to communicate with
others, especially in a job interview. Besides, they will be able to discuss, understand and
explain articles like: "Steps to land a dream job after graduation", which is very important
to know in that part of the learning process.

1. WARM-UP: AN INTERVIEWER WILL PROBABLY ASK YOU ABOUT YOUR

STRENGTHS AND SKILLS. LET’S WRITE 5 STRENGHTS AND 5 SKILLS YOU HAVE
AS A FUTURE WORKER.
STRENGTH SKILL
It is a quality you have by nature. You can It is something you learned through
use adjectives or nouns to describe your experience or education.
strengths
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PRUDENT WORKER
COMPETENT STUDIOUS
CURIOUS HELPFUL
LEADERSHIP SOLIDARY
KINDNESS FIRM IN MY DESITIONS

ARE THE FOLLOWING STRENGTHS OR SKILLS? PUT AN X IN THE CORRECT BOX.

# I am ... Strength Skill

1 hardworking X
2 good at computer programming X
3 detail-oriented X
4 experienced at handling cash X
5 bilingual (can speak two languages) X
6 approachable, people come to me for help. X
7 Positive and proactive. X
8 Risktaker. X

2. MATCH UP THE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

1. Hello. You must be Kenny. I’m Chad. 2 I’m a people-pleaser. I’m not good at saying no.
2. Tell me about one weakness you have. 1 Hello. Nice to meet you.
3. When are you available? 3 I can work two evenings a week plus weekends.
4. Do you have any experience? 6 I am hoping for full-time, but I will take part-time.
5. What skills do you have? 4 Yes, I worked in a clothing store in India.
6. Are you looking for full-time or part-time 5 I have product knowledge.
work?

3. FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE CORRECT WORD FROM THE BOX BELOW.
WORD LIST: hire – fire - lay off – available – reference – resume – retire – asset – essential –
train – shift – wage – benefits – union- qualifications – raise.

1. His previous employer gave him a very good reference because he was an excellent
worker.

2. You don’t need experience for that job. The company will hire you.

3. The restaurants will retire many waiters when the tourist season is over.

4. When you write your resume you should include your education, skills, and work
experience.
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GUÍA DE APRENDIZAJE

5. Mario wants to quit his job. He doesn’t like working the night shitf

6. When Joe applied at the store, the manager told him there were no jobs available.

7. Knowing a second language is an essential if you work in a hotel.

8. Besides a good salary, the company offers many benefits such as medical insurance, a
pension plan, and a three-week paid vacation.

9. He works at a fast-food restaurant. His hourly wage is eight dollars.

10. He won’t get the job. He doesn’t have the necessary qualifications.

11. A union is an organization of workers.

12. It is essential to have a car if you are a traveling salesperson, you also need flexible
timing.

4. COMPLETE THE BLANKS ACCORDING TO THE INTERVIEW EXCERPT.

SUSAN: Okay, well, tell me about yuorself

MARY: Well, I love to learn new things. I'm very organized, and I follow directions exactly.
Uh, that's why my boss at my last job made me a trainer, and the company actually gave
me a special certificate for coming to work on time every day for a year. And I'm taking an
English class to improve my write ability.
SUSAN: That's great. Why did you leave your last job?
MARY: It was graveyard, and I need to work days.
SUSAN: I see. Well, what hours good you can you work?
MARY: Um, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
SUSAN: Okay, well, do you have any questions for me, Mary?
MARY: Yes, what kind of training is needed?
SUSAN: Not a lot. Most new workers can learn everything the first day. Do you have any
other questions?
MARY: No, I don't think so, but I've heard a lot of good things about your company, and I
would really like to work here.

5. USE THE INFORMATION FROM THE LISTENING EXERCISE AND ANSWER THE
FOLLOWING QUESTION.

What strength does the applicant have?

The applicant has the strength of being very organized and punctual.

What weakness does the applicant have?

which is not very practical in the English language

Does the applicant have any retail experience?

No, doesn’t she has no retail experience.
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What time can she start to work?

The applicant can start work at 8 am

6. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

Do you have any work experience?

Yes, I have experience for a period of 20 years as a professional soldier in the national
army, where I work in the office and also as a driver.

Have you ever been to a job interview?

No, in the course of my working life I have not had the opportunity to present a job
interview

What kind of questions do you think are common?

a. why do you want to work here?
b. Tell me about you
c. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

What similarities do the first day of school and the first day of work have? What differences
do they have?
In my opinion, the similarity was that in both situations in my life, I felt afraid and thought
that at any moment I would be unable to do things. On the first day of class the teachers
encourage you, motivate you, while at work you have to give yourself strength to face the
challenge.

7. WORK IN GROUPS AND EACH TEAM MUST READ 1 STEP, MAKE A SUMMARY,
AND SOCIALIZE WITH THE CLASS. FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW TO FIND THE
ARTICLE. https://bit.ly/47AsRSF

→ SUMMARY…

INTERNSHIPS:
In internships I must make the most of all my knowledge and skills that I have to acquire
more experience in the work I am doing in order to hope to be taken into account for a job.