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: I did not study English before because I think it's difficult.

2: I did not study English before because at my school I never asked my

teacher
3: I did not study English before because it frustrates me not to have basic
knowledge.

4: I did not study English before because I feel embarrassed to speak in public
5: I did not study English before because I fear I can not pronounce the
language well
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 a few years ago. I would have made the decision to
travel abroad.
2: If I had learned English a few years ago. I would have the work of my
dreams
3: If I had learned English a few years ago. I could sing my favorite songs in
English.
4: If I had learned English a few years ago. I would have the opportunity to
teach my son.
5: If I had learned English a few years ago. I would not like to speak in public.

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.

Answer:

1- I am studying English because I want a better job opportunity.

2- I am studying English to improve my pronunciation

3- I am studying English because it is one of my expectations.

It benefits me to be able to travel abroad.

It benefits me to be able to find a better job and more than a benefit is a
satisfaction.

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.