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.
  My parents never encouraged me to study English and at school I always had
to make up the subject.

 The reason I didn't study English before is because I thought it was too
difficult. I didn't understand my English teacher at university and that was
frustrating.

 During my university career it was more important to study the subjects of

my degree than English, I left it for last.

 When I graduated I began to exercise my profession and I did not see the
importance of continuing to study something that gave me a lot of difficulty.

 After I changed company and in the new company all my colleagues were
bilingual, they spoke English or French, I felt bad because I could not speak
with any of my colleagues.

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 earlier, I would have a better job.

 If I had learned English earlier, maybe I would have done my master's degree
abroad.

 If I had learned English when I graduated, it would have improved my

income.

 If she had studied English, maybe she would be an English teacher and not a
math teacher.

 If I had studied English, I would live abroad.

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.