I N VES TI GA TI NG TH E IMP OR TA NCE O F E NG LI SH T O D EVEL OP EF L LEAR NERS ’ C OM PE TE NCE I N BU SI NES S

Abstract

This research aims at investigating the importance of English to develop the competence of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners in the business field. It aims to gain insights into the perspectives of EFL students regarding the significance and importance of English in international business communication, explores how English language skills can enhance employability, and emphasizes the impact of English proficiency on career advancement opportunities. A questionnaire was shared for EFL learners from different Algerian universities, able to know the point of view of the main participants who are the English as foreign language students, and how they see English as the primary language of the global market in nowadays, the questionnaire was used to analyze the participants' responses. The results showed percentage of respondents indicated that English language proficiency has a significant enhancement on employability. The findings from this investigation support the hypotheses that English proficiency positively correlates with perceived career advancement prosp ects, competence in business negotiation scenarios, employability, and competence in various aspects of business communication for English language learners. Further investigation into long-term results, cross-cultural influences, and proficiency-level comparisons is advised to improve the business English proficiency and preparation of English learners for the global business environment.