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.
 another of the reasons why I didn´t study English before is because I went out
to party, I thought it was easy. I don´t like English class and it´s very boring.

Other reasons why I didn´t study English is because I fell asleep, I really felt tired.

Another reason why I did not study English before is because I had a medical
appointment, it was urgent I could not miss.

One of the reasons I did not study English before is because I thought the
teacher would forget him. Do not pay attention to English class.

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 some years ago, I would have accepted a job offered
by a school last week. One of the requirements was to speak English and my
level at that time was very low.

If I had learned English some years ago, I would have taught my sister on the
subject. she asked me for help, but I didn't want to learn English.

If I had learned English some years ago, I would have been chosen to move up
in my work and travel abroad, but my level of English was low, and I could not
relate to other people abroad.

If I had learned English some years ago, I would have answered a question so
simple that a foreigner asked me a few days ago. I ask myself some addresses
in English and, but I didn't understand him, and I couldn't answer.

If I had learned English some years ago, I would have accepted a job offered
by a reality TV. One of the requirements was to speak English and my level at
that time was very low.
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.)

1. I am studying English because I decided that I want to pass the final

exam of the university.
2. I am studying English because I finally decided that I want to be an
English teacher and I must prepare very well.
3. I am studying English because that way I will win the competitions to
go abroad and I must be an excellent bilingual.
4. I am studying English because I want to have the best grade in English
so I must study hard.

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?

To be competent in English to overcome the insecurity caused by speaking

English and thus increase my confidence to
Open my mind since
Learning English and understanding other people will also help me
understand the world and the reality that surrounds us with a different
perspective.

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.