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.
  One of the reasons why I did not study English before is because I thought
it was very difficult to do it, my school teachers taught differently and I did
not like it.

 Another of the reason why I had not studied English before is because I
did not know that we had the opportunity to study in a virtual and free way
in the Sena.

 Another of the reason why I had not studied English before is because I
thought it was not necessary for my evolution in the professional and
professional world.

 Another of the reason why I had not studied English before is because I
tried to study in person, and time did not reach me, because I worked.

 Another of the reasons why I had not studied English before is because I
was not informed about the forms of education that exist.

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 a few years ago, I would have had the
opportunity to travel to work and study abroad.

 If I had learned English a few years ago I would now have a position in
some multinational

 If I had learned English a few years ago, it would be more certain that I
would have worked in that job that required me to speak English to
work with them.

 If I had learned to speak English a few years ago, at this time I would
be watching the world.

 If I had learned English a few years ago, probably I would be learning

another language

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 am studying English because I finally decided that if I want to improve my

professional profile it is essential to be able to ascend.

 I am studying English because it is essential to graduate.

 I'm studying English because I always thought it was great to speak a

language other than the native language.

 I'm studying English because I want to have job opportunities in the foreign

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.

 I will be more competent in the labor market because now I know how to
speak a second language is essential.

 I can get my title of prosional

 I will have the possibility of traveling abroad and I will continue learning this
language