Lessons Unit 1, lesson 10
ɑː as in father
One long vowel, on its own page. The ː mark means hold it — hear it alone, then in the words, then say them yourself.
ɑːthe a in father
Open wide and let the tongue rest low: aaah — the sound the doctor asks for. father, calm.
Now say it yourself
Read each word from its sheet, out loud, three times. Where there's a play button, listen first and copy what you hear. Slow is fine — clear beats fast.