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 of the reasons why I didn’t study English before is because all my
friend told me it was very difficult.

2. I didn’t study English before because I never understood my teacher at

school, so I was discouraged When I wanted to learn.

3. I didn’t study English before because I didn’t know the opportunities

offered by SENA with these English courses.

4. I didn’t study English before because I didn’t have the time required to
learn.

5. I didn’t study English before because I wasn’t clear about the

importance of this language in my future

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 a few years ago, I would have done better at ICFES.

2. If I had learned English before I could have gone to canada to realize my

profesional career, since it is a requirement to master this language in that
country.

3. If I had learned English years ago, I wouldn’t have had to recover this subject
that was very difficult for me.

4. If I had learned English a few years ago, I could have been the best in school
in this área.

5. If I had learned English years ago, I could have supported my degree Project in
this language.

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.

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 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.