Phonetics: what are you waiting for? ;-)

Phonetics (from the Greek: φωνή, phōnē, "sound, voice") is a branch of linguistics that comprises the study of the sounds of human speech, or—in the case of sign languages—the equivalent aspects of sign. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds or signs (phones): their physiological production, acoustic properties, auditory perception, and neurophysiological status. Phonology, on the other hand, is concerned with the abstract, grammatical characterization of systems of sounds or signs.

(from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

 

 

There is a list of some web pages where you can practise and improve your pronunciation and learn new vocabulary:

1. Click here for English practice: you can listen to the different sounds and repeat. 
2.  If you want to type phonetic symbols, try this one.
3. Finally, a really good option: The Online Encyclopedia of writing systems and languages.