The “phonemic chart” is a set of symbols that represent many of the sounds in spoken English. These charts can be helpful in learning English pronunciation, as the spelling of the word doesn’t always tell us what it will sound like. There are many different English accents worldwide (Scottish, South African, Australian), so these charts are a general guide. Using this method takes a bit of time and practice, but committed students find it very useful and decide to learn the related symbols and sounds.