Learn English with Harry Potter

• ☐ ☐ ☐ bloody brilliant [exp] - really great
• ☐ ☐ ☐ transfigure [v] - change, transform
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a pocket-watch [exp] - a watch (clock) you can keep in your pocket [image]
• ☐ ☐ ☐ an assessment [n] - an evaluation, a test
• ☐ ☐ ☐ incantations [n] - spells, saying words with magical powers
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a potion [n] - a magical liquid or drink [image]
• ☐ ☐ ☐ bewitch [v] - charm, control someone with magic
• ☐ ☐ ☐ ensnare [v] - capture, trap
• ☐ ☐ ☐ predisposition [n] - the natural ability
• ☐ ☐ ☐ brew [v] - make a liquid
• ☐ ☐ ☐ formidable [adj] - strong
• ☐ ☐ ☐ Asphodel [n] - a plant
• ☐ ☐ ☐ Bezoar [n] - something found in the stomach of some animals
• ☐ ☐ ☐ an infusion [n] - a liquid, usually a small amount and very strong
• ☐ ☐ ☐ Wormwood [n] - a plant [image]
• ☐ ☐ ☐ Monkshood [n] - a plant [image]
• ☐ ☐ ☐ Wolfsbane [n] - a plant [image]
• ☐ ☐ ☐ rudimentary [adj] - basic
• ☐ ☐ ☐ swish [v] - a smooth wrist movement
• ☐ ☐ ☐ flick [v] - a quick wrist movement
• ☐ ☐ ☐ enunciate [v] - speak clearly
• ☐ ☐ ☐ splendid [adj] - excellent

[n] - noun,  [v] - verb,  [phv] - phrasal verb,  [adj] - adjective,  [exp] - expression

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Harry Potter	Ron Weasley	Hermione Granger	McGonagall
Snape	Draco Malfoy

• Harry, Ron, and Hermione are starting to take classes at Hogwarts.

1. Who comes to class late?
   Harry
   Ron
   Draco
   Hermione
   
   
2. What two things does McGonagall threaten to transform them into?
   A frog
   A map
   A watch
   A dragon
   
   
3. Why were they late?
   They got lost.
   They woke up late.
   They lost their wands.
   
   
4. What class does Snape teach?
   Potions
   Incantations
   Defensive magic
   
   
5. What does Snape say that his students will not need in his class?
   Fame
   Magic
   Wands
   Talent
   
   
6. Which of these skills does Snape claim he can teach?
   Make glory
   Stop death
   Create love
   Make fame
   Create gold
   
   
7. Why does Snape get angry at Harry?
   He is late.
   He forgot his wand.
   He is not paying attention.
   
   
8. Who knows all the answers to Snape's questions?
   Ron
   Harry
   Hermione
   
   
9. What is levitation?
   The ability to make something bright
   The ability to make something fly
   The ability to make something explode
   
   
10. What are the students trying to make fly?
    Wands
    Frogs
    Feathers
    
    
11. Why is Ron unable to cast the spell properly?
    His wand is broken.
    His feather is too heavy.
    His pronunciation is not correct.
    
    
12. Who is first able to cast the spell properly?
    Ron
    Harry
    Hermione
    
    
13. Who is Ron talking about after class?
    Harry
    Draco
    Hermione
    
    

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Directions: Choose the word or expression that best completes the sentence.

Instrucciones: Elija la palabra o expresión que mejor complete la oración.

Instruções:: Escolha a palavra ou expressão que melhor completa a oração.

지시 사항 : 문장을 가장 잘 완성하는 단어나 표현을 선택하십시오.

• That --- is are was were be (was) bloody brilliant.
  
  
• Thank you for that assessment, Mr. Weasley. Perhaps it would --- is are was were be (be) more useful if I --- is are was were been (were) to transfigure Mr. Potter and yourself into a pocket-watch. THat way, one of you might --- is are was were be (be) on time.
  
  
• There will --- is are was were be (be) no foolish wand waving or silly incantations in this class. As such, I don't expect many of you to appreciate the subtle science and exact art that --- is are was were been (is) potion making.
  
  
• Pity. Clearly, fame --- isn't aren't wasn't weren't (isn't) everything, --- is are was were been (is) it, Mr. Potter?
  
  
• One of a wizard's most rudimentary skills --- is are was were be (is) levitation, or the ability to make objects fly. Uh, do you all have your feathers? Good. Now, uh, don't forget the nice wrist movement we've --- is are was were been (been) practicing, hmm?
  
  
• Stop, stop, stop. You --- 's 're was were be ('re) going to take someone's eye out. Besides, you --- 's 're was were be ('re) saying it wrong. It's LeviOsa, not LeviosA.
  
  
• You do it then if you --- 's 're was were be ('re) so clever. Go on, go on.
  
  
• I think we --- 's 're was were be ('re) going to need another feather over here, Professor.
  
  
• It --- 's 're was were be ('s) LeviOsa, not LeviosA. She --- 's 're was were be ('s) a nightmare, honestly. No wonder she hasn't got any friends!
  
  

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Directions: Play the audio clip and try to repeat what you hear. Click "Show" to see the text.

Instrucciones: Reproduce el clip de audio e intenta repetir lo que escuchas. Haga clic en "Show" para ver el texto.

Instruções: Reproduzca el clip de audio e intente repetir lo que escucha. Haga clic en "Mostrar" para ver el texto.

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Clip 1

Can you imagine the look on old McGonagall's face if we were late?

Clip 2

That was bloody brilliant.

Clip 3

That way, one of you might be on time.

Clip 4

I trust you don't need one to find your seats.

Clip 5

I don't expect many of you to appreciate the subtle science and exact art that is potion making.

Clip 6

I can tell you how to bottle fame, brew glory, and even put a stopper in death.

Clip 7

You don't know? Well, let's try again.

Clip 8

One of a wizard's most rudimentary skills is levitation.

Clip 9

Uh, do you have your feathers?

Clip 10

Besides, you’re saying it wrong. It's LeviOsa, not LeviosA.

Clip 11

You do it then if you're so clever. Go on, go on.

Clip 12

I think we're going to need another feather over here, Professor.

Clip 13

It's LeviOsa, not LeviosA.

Clip 14

She's a nightmare, honestly. No wonder she hasn't got any friends!

1. The first class is Transfiguration (changing form). The second class is Potions. The third class is Flying. Which of the three classes seems the most interesting? Why?
2. What would you like to transconfigure (transform) into?
3. What kind of magic potion would you like to be able to make?
4. Do you think Harry and Ron are bad students? Why?
5. Why do you think Snape is so unkind to Harry?
6. Ron and Hermione eventually fall in love. If you were Hermione, would you choose Harry or Ron? Why?
7. Are you often late for your classes? Why? How do you feel when other students are late?