As noted in a comment a star, there is no phonetic translation but it is true that this book is aimed at people who want to enter the subtleties of the language. I added, however, that many expressions come from everyday conversation so the teacher I am say that this book is "quite indispensable" for the student, the teacher or the person who wants to live in the UK; at a lower beginner but even easier access, I suggest "English in 5 minutes a day"; it is classic but very convenient although very basic (but still without phonetic what remains fairly essential for English It seems that editors / authors now consider that everyone has rudimentary English - phonics, it takes up space in a book! Space is money! Cheers!)
