In this episode, we focus on three key British vowel sounds linked to the letter O that learners often confuse: /ɒ/ (as in octopus), /əʊ/ (as in go), and /ɔː/ (as in door).

You’ll learn how to clearly distinguish these sounds by focusing on mouth position, length, and movement—not just how they sound, but how they feel when you produce them.

We break down:

• The difference between /ɒ/ and /ʌ/ (e.g. cot vs cut)
• The contrast between /ɒ/ and /ɔː/ (e.g. cot vs caught)
• How to correctly produce the diphthong /əʊ/ and avoid flattening it
• Key distinctions between movement vs stillness and length vs glide

You’ll also practise with clear minimal pairs to build awareness and control.

By the end, you’ll have a simple framework: