Why phonetic transcriptions?

Reasons for using phonetic transcriptions

Introduction to phonetic transcription
http://www.antimoon.com/how/pronunc-trans.htm

Why phonetic transcription is important - John Wells
http://www.phon.ucl.ac.uk/home/wells/whytranscription.htm

Using phonetic transcription in class
https://digilander.libero.it/mgtund/Phonetics%20-%20Using%20Phonetic%20Transcription%20in%20Class.pdf

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