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 thought it was too difficult.
2. One of the reasons why I did not study English before is because I was to
busy working in my company
3. I did not study English before because I did not understand in high school
4. I did not study English before because I did not have money to pay a good
school
5. I did not study English because I thought I would not need it
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 for another country.
2. If I had studied English in the past I would not have signed for this course.
3. If I had learned English before I had had good job offers.
4. If I had studied English I would have taught English to my friends.
5. If I had studied English before my life would have been different.
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.)
I am studying English because it is going to improve my professional
profile, it is because I want to work in an international company.
I am studying English because I want to travel around the world, and this
language is essential to do it.
I am studying English because I started to like it when I watched an
English movie, if I do it I will be able to watch more English movies
without problem.
I am studying English for my personal growing, in this way my intellectual
level increases every day
I am studying English because I want to have more job opportunities
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?
I will benefit learning a language that it’s not my natal language
I am going to benefit when I travel to other countries, because I will be
able to speak in English there.
I am going to be more qualified to get a better job.
I am going to benefit with my degree of the university
Doing this English course will benefit me because I will be able to
understand English movies English and music.
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.