By the start of the January 2009 semester, OUM will have moved fully into using English as the main language of instruction and for all learning materials. The necessity and benefits of this move are self-evident. The move repositions OUM as a global higher education provider. And it ensures that OUM graduates are equipped with the necessary language skills to compete in the demanding job market. As with any change, there will be some resistance. This issue explores the changing scenario and the issues it throws up.