The Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA) currently offers free, virtual English language training through its "English Does Work" program, which is open to all Colombian citizens regardless of their location.
Program Structure and Learning Objectives
The "English Does Work" curriculum focuses on practical application, allowing students to develop skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. According to the official SENA portal, the 13 levels are structured to move learners from basic communication tools to complex, independent fluency.
The program is organized into specific competency areas:
- Foundational Communication: Establishing basic tools for interaction in personal and professional environments.
- Textual Comprehension: Consolidating the ability to understand oral and written texts.
- Contextual Fluency: Building the capacity to express preferences, narrate past events, and discuss future plans.
- Advanced Argumentation: Developing the ability to construct argumentative texts and justify opinions with coherence and cohesion in social or workplace settings.
Eligibility and Enrollment Process
The program is accessible to any Colombian citizen with an internet connection, whether they reside within the country or abroad. Because the courses are delivered entirely online, students can manage their own learning pace through interactive tools provided by the institution.