{"id":16572,"date":"2019-02-13T09:29:06","date_gmt":"2019-02-13T14:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/?p=16572"},"modified":"2024-08-12T22:51:54","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T02:51:54","slug":"harry-potter-language-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/harry-potter-language-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Learn Any Language with Harry Potter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Harry Potter can help you learn languages,<\/strong> and we’re not just talking about Parseltongue.<\/p>\n

Translated into at least 80 different languages<\/a>, it’s perfect for learning both widely spoken languages like French and less common ones like Hawaiian, especially if you already know the plot. The books also get progressively more difficult, building your reading skills as you go.<\/p>\n

To make your language learning even more enchanting, here’s everything you need to know to learn your target language with the help of Harry Potter, from learning tips to resources.<\/p>\n

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Tips for Learning a Language with “Harry Potter”<\/h2>\n

Use multiple formats of “Harry Potter”<\/h3>\n

There are plenty of versions of “Harry Potter” available. You might read the books,<\/strong> listen to the audiobooks<\/strong> or watch the movies. <\/strong><\/p>\n

And don’t worry: You won’t need to use a sorting hat to choose just one to which you’ll be permanently bound. Instead, use as many formats of “Harry Potter” as you can. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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As mentioned in the video above,\u00a0using multiple versions of “Harry Potter” can help you excel in any language.<\/p>\n

For example, reading “Harry Potter” can give you valuable reading practice. The audiobooks give you excellent listening practice that you can enjoy anywhere. The movies also give you listening practice with the added benefit of giving you a visual context to help understand any words or phrases you don’t immediately recognize.<\/p>\n

When it comes to learning a language with “Harry Potter,” you can’t go wrong with any of the available options, even if the movies do omit some valuable plots and scenes that definitely should have made the cut. (Not that we’re bitter!)<\/p>\n

Follow the series in order<\/h3>\n

Reading, listening or watching out of order can obviously be confusing. But beyond that, reading, listening or watching in order is a valuable way for language learners to prepare themselves for what’s next in the series. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The books become increasingly advanced. The movies get increasingly dark. All in all, starting at the very beginning is an important way to ease yourself into the Wizarding World in your target language.<\/p>\n

Plus, starting at the beginning can familiarize you with magical vocabulary before the plots get more complex.<\/strong> You don’t want to be trying to learn tricky vocabulary when you have to give your full focus to the Battle of Hogwarts!<\/p>\n

Have an English copy for reference<\/h3>\n

Having an English version of “Harry Potter” handy can make reading, listening or watching infinitely less intimidating. You can do as much as possible in your target language, but if things get a little overwhelming, you have your trusted English version at your fingertips to clarify things.<\/p>\n

Plus, let’s be real: The goddess J.K. Rowling made up an awful lot of words and phrases. In your native language, you can adjust to these. However, in your target language, you might not be sure when a word or phrase is invented versus when you just don’t have it in your foreign vocabulary yet. Having an English copy handy can help you read through any tricky scenes in English to deduce which words and phrases are made up.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Create two separate vocabulary lists<\/h3>\n

Don’t let a rogue bludger throw your reading off track! Maintain a list of unfamiliar words. Better yet, consider two separate lists.<\/strong><\/p>\n

One list should focus on Potter-specific words,<\/strong> like Quidditch vocabulary, spells, potions and charms. These words won’t necessarily benefit your vocabulary in your target language. However, maintaining your own reference list can save you time when you encounter this vocabulary again.<\/p>\n

The second list should focus on vocabulary in your target language that does exist outside of the Wizarding World,<\/strong> like mythical creatures, magical terms and any other unfamiliar vocabulary you encounter. Then, you can look up these words in a dictionary for a more precise definition and study the terms so that you never forget them.<\/p>\n

After you’ve finished one book or movie, create a flashcard deck<\/strong> for it so you can review all the new vocabulary you’ve learned.<\/p>\n

If you think traditional paper flashcard decks are a bit clunky, then you can turn to a digital resource to help you out. There are plenty of language learning apps, such as FluentU,<\/a> that can work as your helpful familiar.

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