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Pronunciation is once again finding its way back into the classroom as an integral part of the ELT curriculum. There is a growing need, however, for teacher preparation as many teachers feel inadequately equipped to deal with the many facets of pronunciation training. This paper proposes a basic plan to help novice (and experienced) teachers to be better prepared to face the formidable task of teaching pronunciation and to develop as professionals through a variety of activities and resources, including 1) education (both formal and informal); 2) self-studying; 3) membership in professional organisations; 4) attending and presenting at conferences; 5) reflection upon classroom pedagogical and theoretical issues; and 6) familiarity with computer assisted instruction, Internet programs, and discussion groups for pronunciation training and related issues. It also aims to inform teachers of the wide domain of skills under the rubric of pronunciation teaching and learning, as well as the array of resources available for pronunciation teaching and professional development.