English is the common language of communication in the world today and it is the most popular foreign language in Turkey as it is anywhere in the world. Thus, a major effort is spent to the teaching and learning of English in Turkey. Over the years, some system and curriculum changes have been made for a better English education. However, the success of these changes depends on the English teachers who are the practitioners in the field. In this study, we will primarily focus on the status English in Turkey and the profiles of the current English language teachers. Then, some suggestions will be introduced for current and future English language teachers under the headings of adopting teaching profession as an upper identity, respecting students, developing branch awareness, abandoning conformism, giving value to learner autonomy, making professional development sustainable and putting theory into practice properly