Welcome to the ESUThe English-Speaking Union of the United States is a network of 70 Branches throughout the country, whose members celebrate English as a shared language to foster global understanding and good will by providing educational and cultural opportunities for students, educators and members. The ESU seeks to nurture and enhance our linguistics heritage through nationally administered programs and outreach. |
National Announcement
The English-Speaking Union 2013 Annual General Meeting will take place in Seattle, Washington September 26 to 29. The ESU Seattle Branch Hosts are planning an interesting and informative conference themed Language Takes Flight.
National Announcement – April 22, 2013
Xavier Pacheco from Corona, New York won first prize at the 30th season of the English-Speaking Union National Shakespeare Competition. The Competition was held for 58 winners of ESU Branch competitions nationwide. For placing first at the national competition, Xavier will attend the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art's Young Actors Summer School in London, England.
The runner up of the English-Speaking Union National Shakespeare Competition, Anna Bortnick, representing the Boston Branch of the ESU, won a full scholarship including travel to the American Shakespeare Center's Theatre Camp in Staunton, Virginia. Third place winner, Henry Ayres-Brown, representing the Greenwich Branch of the ESU, won $500 from the Shakespeare Society.
National News
Hunter College middle school debate teams, members of the New York Debate League, won the top awards at the Middle School Public Debate Program National Championship Tournament on April 20th in Claremont, CA. The New York Debate League, sponsored by the ESU, participates in the Claremont McKenna Middle School Public Debate Program, which hosted the national tournament.
National News
The English-Speaking Union of the United States notes with sadness the death of The Baroness Thatcher. Lady Thatcher was a good friend to The English-Speaking Union because, as she said,
"I am a staunch believer in the English-Speaking Union and the ideals for which it stands. There is simply no other group that does the same good work in bringing together the English-speaking peoples."
Her connection to The English-Speaking Union of the United States began in the 1960s when, as a young back bencher she made a tour of several American ESU Branches. Her tour included the Houston Branch where she met for the first time and was introduced at the dinner by George H.W. Bush. She would remark later that that early tour helped form her impression of America and its people.
She served as Vice-President of The English-Speaking Union of the Commonwealth from 1975 – 1990.
Lady Thatcher with ESU BUSS, EiA, & Shakespeare Scholars & students
National News
The English-Speaking Union of the United States announces the launch of the Andrew Romay New Immigrant Center, a program committed to improving the lives of recent immigrants. Named for Andrew Romay, program visionary and benefactor, the New Immigrant Center is committed to providing a welcoming environment, resources and information to help Center members improve their English, explore work and study opportunities, network, pursue citizenship, and acquire cultural fluency in order to participate fully in American society. Major funding is also provided by the Foundation to Promote Open Society.
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