ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the integration of an English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) perspective in language teacher education. It focuses on both initial teaching awards for novice teachers and ongoing professional development among experienced practitioners. The chapter also discusses attempts to modify the syllabus content of initial teaching awards in the UK by introducing ELF in the curriculum. The syllabus guidelines and specifications of the two main initial English language teaching awards administered in the UK, generally referred to as CELTA and CertTESOL, have been updated to include specific reference to ELF and/or Global Englishes. The chapter then considers ways in which teachers can gain better understanding of and ultimately pedagogic insight from ELF by engaging in longer term professional development initiatives. It is essential that scholars researching ELF who have an interest in language pedagogy do not simply discuss the 'implications' of ELF for ELT.
