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. One of the reason I didn’t study english before is because I didn’t
consider it necessary.
2. I didn’t study english before because I wasn’t too good to learn
foreing languages.
3. I didn’t study english before because there were not economic
resources.
4. Another reason is because I thought it would be expensive to start a
course.
5. In addition, I consider that it wasn’t importat to learn emglish and I
didn’t needed.
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 USA to
practice and work there.
2. 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.
3. If I had learned english before, probably I would have my C2
english certification.
4. If I had learned English before, that would been so helpful to
achieve my personalgoals at the university.
5. If I had learned English before, now I would be an English teacher
at Berklee Colleague of Music.
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.
I’m studying English because now it is a language that everyone should know
I’m studying English because I want to live in USA
I’m studying English because I want to study music outside the country
2. In what ways are you going to benefit from this learning?
Example:
Being competent in English is going to increase the opportunities of get a god job,
for my it is very importat because I want to know a lot of people around the world
and English is a way of communication and 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.
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