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.
 I did not study English before because I did not have enough money to
pay for the English course,

I did not study English before because I did not have time to go to the
study site.

I did not study English before because I thought it was a difficult language to learn

I did not study English before because I did not have a person to establish a
conversation

I did not study English before because I did not know the importance of language in the
labor, personal and academic fields

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 before I would have applied to a job with a higher salary

If I had learned English before I would have obtained a passport to travel to Canada

If I had learned English before I would meet people from all over the world

If I had learned English before I would work as a translator

If I had learned English before my resume of life would be better

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.)

I am studying English because it is essential to get a job in other countries.

I am studying English because I can know different cultures
 I am studying English because I can communicate and meet people who
speak the language
I am studying English because it will possibly improve my quality of life

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?

Learning English contributes to my professional profile because it increases

my opportunities to obtain my goals improving my quality of life and that of
my family.

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.