My Magical Way of Learning English | Malika Divyanisa Brahmana | TEDxSemesta School Youth

Malika Dianis Abraana, also known as Di, began by referencing Harry Potter spells, noting her intention isn't to teach magic, but to share a magical experience. She recalled struggling with English in grade one, not knowing words or pronunciation. Watching Harry Potter helped her learn English. She initially watched for the magic and adventure but started listening carefully to the British English spoken by the characters, picking up new words and pronunciations. A study showed students learning English from movies improved their speaking scores from 49 to 71 points. Harry Potter also inspired her love for drawing, particularly maps, and taught her valuable life lessons: bravery from Harry, love of learning from Hermione, and friendship from Ron. For Di, Harry Potter is a movie about learning. She encourages viewers to remember they are learning when watching English movies and to keep learning, reading, and believing in magic.