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.
 One of the main reasons is the little teaching of my English school teacher. She thinks
we know everything about English language, she doesn't use good the time for teach
specific advanced topics; if not basic topics. Other reason is my family didn't have
money for pay me English extra-classes in another English academy. My third reason is I
didn't have laptop or cellphone for downloaded English applications or sign up for
virtual English classes. Other reason is I didn't have English books or booklets helped
me. The last reason is I wasn't interested 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.

If I had learned English before I would have won many exams and homework. I wasn't
very good with English topics. Also, I would have won a English contest in my school 4
years ago, and I didn't know many English that time. If I had had enough interested in
learn before I would have studied in another country at this age, because my school was
offering a scholarship for students with a high learn in English. Other things if I had
learned English I would be living in another country with my brother and her family.
And the last thing is I could talk better with my English teacher or foreign people.

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.