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 I didn't have
time. the long working hours left me very tired.
 2. The second reason reasons why I didn't study English before is because is
because it did not have sufficient economic resources to guarantee
availability and access to the Internet.
3. The third reason why I didn't study English before is because I didn't have a
proper environment. He worked in the field, so creating a suitable space for
this purpose was very complicated.
4. The fourth reason why I didn't study English before is because I was doing
other studies. I was studying in another language more exactly in Italian,
because my desire is to go live in this country
5. The fifth reason why I didn't study English before is because I had some
health problems. I had some respiratory conditions that prevented me from
developing my life normally, so most of the time I was admitted to the
hospital

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 a few years ago, I would have gone to live in
another country.
- If I had learned English a few years ago, I would have traveled the world
- If I had learned English a few years ago, I would have expanded my
academic knowledge and developed my skills in other fields of science.
- If I had learned English a few years ago, I would have developed my
business skills, living new challenges.
- If I had learned English a few years ago, it would have broadened my life
expectations, risking new challenges.

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.