- Business English is important for globalization as the world economy becomes more interconnected and English is the primary language of international business. - English is the most widely spoken language globally and is used for the majority of technical/scientific publications, computer data storage, air travel communications, and broadcasting by major networks. - While English native speakers are less than 10% of the global population, they represent over 30% of the world's economic output, demonstrating the strong economic impact and importance of the English language.