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Harry Potter has lived under the stairs of his aunt and uncle's house all his life. On his 11th birthday he learns he is a wizard, with a place at Hogwarts, a school of magic. There he finds friends, and the truth about how his parents died.

Level
You can follow it at B1. Easy from B2.
Speech
Slow
Accent
British, Scottish
Length
2 h 32 min

Words and phrases (15)

  1. trust someone with one's life

    B2phrase

    To believe in someone fully, in every way.

    Professor, I would trust Hagrid with my life.

    2:00

    • Example: He is my best friend, and I trust him with my life.

  2. wizard

    B1noun

    A man with magic powers in stories.

    You're a wizard, Harry.

    15:05

    • Example: The wizard said magic words and the door opened.

  3. see someone for what they are

    B2phrase

    To know the truth about someone, not the good picture.

    I was the only one to see her for what she was.

    16:26

    • Example: After he lied to me, I finally saw him for what he was.

  4. bits and bobs

    B2phrase

    Small things of many kinds.

    British, informal

    Over there, all your bits and bobs for doing wizardry.

    21:01

    • Example: I keep pens, keys and other bits and bobs in this box.

  5. it seems only yesterday

    B2phrase

    Used to say something past feels very recent.

    It seems only yesterday... ...that your mother and father were in here buying their first wands.

    25:40

    • Example: It seems only yesterday that my son was a baby.

  6. expect great things from someone

    B1phrase

    To believe someone will do very well.

    But I think it is clear... ...that we can expect great things from you.

    28:12

    • Example: My teacher says she expects great things from me this year.

  7. out of bounds

    B1phrase

    A place where people are not allowed to go.

    ...that the third-floor corridor is out of bounds...

    42:33

    • Example: The kitchen is out of bounds to students.

  8. put a stopper in something

    C1phrase

    To stop something from happening.

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

    51:57

    • Example: The rain put a stopper in our plans.

  9. in someone's blood

    B2phrase

    Something you are good at because your family is.

    It's in your blood.

    1:00:33

    • Example: He plays music well; it is in his blood.

  10. done for

    B1phrase

    Sure to die, fail, or be in very big trouble.

    informal

    We're done for!

    1:02:00

    • Example: If the teacher sees this, we are done for!

  11. live to tell the tale

    B1phrase

    To stay alive after something very dangerous.

    Not many first-year students could take on a troll... ...and live to tell the tale.

    1:13:14

    • Example: The car fell in the river, but he lived to tell the tale.

  12. where one's loyalties lie

    B2phrase

    Which side or person you choose to support.

    When you've had time to decide where your loyalties lie.

    1:31:14

    • Example: In the fight between the two teams, I had to decide where my loyalties lay.

  13. dwell on something

    C1phrasal verb

    To think or talk about something too long.

    It does not do to dwell on dreams... ...and forget to live.

    1:36:32

    • Example: Do not dwell on your mistakes; try again.

  14. have your wits about you

    B2phrase

    To stay ready and watch for danger.

    Got to have your wits about you.

    1:43:41

    • Example: It is dark here, so have your wits about you.

  15. give someone grief

    B2phrase

    To say bad things to someone and make trouble for them.

    informal

    If that dolt of a cousin of yours, Dudley, gives you any grief...

    2:22:51

    • Example: My big brother gives me grief about everything I wear.

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