THE ENGLISH ROLE IN BUSINESS

English is the official language of these days world, full of globalization and that is the main reason about its importance, importance that especially involves the business.

In the age of globalization, communication is of paramount importance. The lack of proper communication skills creates barriers and distortion leading to miscommunication and breakdown in meaning which can have some very negative repercussions for any company or business set-up.

English is emerging as the global language for communication especially in the business world.

But, why is English emerging as the global language for communication?

The importance of English is because of two important nations of the world, which speak it and take it as a mother language. We are speaking about England and the United States. These countries, from several years behind, first England with its colonies and then United States, after its intervention in the First World War, have been imposing the use of English.

And the reason is that both nations are real world powers since a long time ago and not only in the economic way, especially USA (the first worldwide economy), but for the same way, its cultures, they have been penetrating in diverse nations.

English has been cited as the major language of international business. It is the most wide spread language in the world. Thus, English has become a major international language for worldwide communication. Proficiency in English is a mandatory requirement for any professional working in a global business environment. While professions may vary, the need to be proficient in English is a basic skill for any global worker.

Nowadays, to be able to apply for a job, it is indispensable to speak English. Even, there are studies, which indicate that the persons, who can speak English, manage to get 30 % more of salary than those who can't speak English.

So, this is how important English is: to speak it, it can be the difference between closing or not a business, to get or not a job and finally the power to earn a better salary that the rest inside the same company.

So, here is the conclusion: when you learn how to speak English, the opportunities are limitless because English is the most important language to international communication.

By Mayra.