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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 6 MIN

Pronunciation Workshop: Mastering "Day" vs "They" (Minimal Pairs)

from COOL ENGLISH · host John Turner

Is it a "bad day" or a "bad they"? 📅In this video episode, we tackle the voiced TH sound (/ð/) and its arch-nemesis, the /d/ sound.This isn't just a lecture; it's an interactive walkthrough. We will test your listening skills with our new Minimal Pairs activity.We will practice:Day vs. TheyDare vs. ThereDough vs. ThoughDirty vs. ThirtyWatch the screencast to see the mouth positions and try the "Dictation Game," then head over to CoolEnglish.net to take the full test!🔗 Link to Activity: https://www.coolenglish.org/activities?category=speaking&subcategory=d3c1a72c-c16b-482a-a0ca-8851d85efbef

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