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EPISODE · Feb 21, 2026 · 7 MIN

Minimal Pairs Workshop: Mastering Short A vs. Short E

from COOL ENGLISH · host John Turner

Are you a "bad" cook or a "bed" cook? 🛏️In this video podcast, we tackle the final set in our Minimal Pairs series: the tricky Short A (/æ/) and Short E (/e/) vowels. These sounds cause confusion for millions of learners.Watch the video to practice tricky pairs like:Bat vs. Bet 🦇🎰Man vs. Men 🧍‍♂️👬Pan vs. Pen 🍳🖊️See the interactive games and movie clips in action, then head over to CoolEnglish.net to take the full test!🔗 Link to Activity: https://www.coolenglish.org/

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