1. Introduction
English is the language that makes the world go round. The world of business does not exclude the use of English because it is conducted on a global scale. The beginning of the 21st century is a time for global transition. According to some experts, faster economic globalization is going hand in hand with the growing use of English. More and more people are being encouraged to use English rather than their own language. Strevens (1987), states that “English is used by more people than any other language on the earth, although its mother-tongue speakers make up a quarter or fifth of the total”. The importance of English is not just in how many people speak it but for whatpurpose it is used. English is the primary language used in international business since when executives have no language in common; they are likely to use English. So, business professionals in Algeria have to improve their employees’ English competence in order to be efficient in international trade. Clearly, English is the leading international language and its leadership continues to grow since it is a common language used in internet based
communication.