Learning and improving English pronunciation.

Learning English from scratch ought to start with learning English pronunciation through explanations, demonstration of correct articulation/pronunciation and through exercises/practice. Learning English pronunciation should cover major rules of reading English letters, the articulation of vowels and consonants, stress in words, in phrases, and intonation in sentences, and doing practical phonetic exercises that include listening to and pronouncing of words, phrases and sentences. I believe adequate regular long-term practice in English listening and speaking on various topics, especially oral communication practice with native speakers of English is a decisive factor in developing good English pronunciation by learners. Since there are so many English phonetics resources learners would have difficulty to choose the most appropriate and inclusive textbooks, websites, audio and video aids with phonetic exercises to practice and to improve English pronunciation. I urge readers to share their views on this issue.