Teaching English as a foundation course in our tertiary institutions can be cumbersome and tasking. The use of English is a core course taught in almost all tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The use of English refers to the conventional English language programme taught to new entrants in tertiary institutions. However, the course is bedecked with many challenges. This paper therefore examined these challenges by looking at English and the concept of global language, challenges of globalization, problems faced in teaching the use of English and proffers appropriate solutions to the challenges.