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 The main reason of why I didn't study English before was because there were no
economic resources, so I studied what the high school offered.
2 I had no reason to learn English, I was not interested and didn't have the need.
3 I didn't understand my English teacher at school and that was frustrating, she didn't
have the skills to educate, also she was like rude with all the grade.
4 Another reason was that by the time I was in high school, everything has Spanish
instructions, so there was no need to learn English
5 I didn't study English before because I wasn't too good to learn foreign languages.

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 before, I would have gone to the US or to another country
where the main language was English
2 If I had learned English before, now I would be an English teacher at SENA, or in
another institution of Colombia.
3 If I had learned English before, I would be working as a translator for a private trip
agency, giving information about the touristic places in Colombia.
4 If I had learned English before, that would been so helpful to achieve my personal
goals at the university.
5 If I had learned English before, probably I would have my C2 English certification.

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.

Why I am studying English?

Because learning English is a personal goal, and I want to get a better job,
and one of the requirements of the laboral field is to have any English
certification.

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.