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 didnt you study English before? (List at least 5 reasons in a

composition.)

Example:

One of the reasons why I didnt study English before it is because I thought it
was too difficult. I didnt understand my English teacher at school and that
was frustrating.
 I did not study English before because it seemed very difficult, I saw my sister before,
and I did not think I could learn.

I considered it unnecessary, because I did not see it as something important.

I'm not interested in learning English, because at school I did not do well, I thought it
was not for me

Another reason why I do not study English before, is because I did not like the US

And there was never an important opportunity 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.

I think I would have agreed to a job in a multinational.

If I had been interested in learning before, today would be much easier for
me.

I would have served for many situations of daily life, especially for my
profession that sometimes, all issues are handled in the English language.

Today I could help my family members learn English.

A better salary: without any doubt, having learned English before today would
have a better salary.

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:
 Im 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?

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 evaluacin
Formula consecuencias hipotticas a cursos de accin distintos en el
pasado en el contexto requerido.
Comunica ideas sobre iniciativa y aprendizaje autodirigido usando el
vocabulario requerido.