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. I did not study English because I did not have time to study, I did not have time to study because I worked for a long time. I did not study English because I lived in a place where there were no institutes where they taught English. I did not study English because I thought English was difficult to learn because when I was in school I did not understand the teacher. I did not study English because I did not have enough money to pay for my studies, when I was little I did not have any money. I did not study English because I thought English was not as important as it is now. 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, I would have been able to work in a large company. If I had learned English, I would have worked as an English teacher in an institute. If I had learned English, I would have lived in the United States. If I had learned English, I would have understood the films in English and would not have had to put subtitles. If I had learned English, I would have been able to meet people from many parts of the world 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.
