I don't know why you are still trying to argue your point, as I am stating a fact, that almost all Foreign Language learning books, teach the student how to pronounce the foreign language by using sounds from their native language.Originally Posted by vox05
Yes, some people can't ever develop good pronunciation in a foreign language, but that's not to say that it is because they were taught the sound system the wrong way.
Do you really think that using IPA with native English speakers, to try and teach them Russian sounds on Page 1 on a beginner's book would be a good idea? 90% of readers would give up by page 3.
http://learnrussian.elanguageschool.net ... w.php?id=1
http://www.homeenglish.ru/Lessons1.htm