The book "Systems for the Phonetic Transcription of English: Theory and Texts" offers a comprehensive and systematic analysis of the various systems of phonetic transcription used for the English language. Unlike other available texts that focus on a single transcription model, this work covers all common systems and provides both theoretical information and practical exercises. The structure of the book is divided into seven sections, beginning with a detailed introduction to the history and development of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). It also includes a collection of eighteen examples from contemporary British English, organized by difficulty level. The focus is on RP or BBC English, while also considering some regional variations. By using a consistent text set in normal writing style for each system, readers can compare and understand the different transcription methods.