Programs Overview
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English In Action Conversations
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English in Action is a program that matches newcomers to the U.S. with American volunteers for weekly, one-to-one conversation practice sessions. EIA helps students master conversational English and fosters cross-cultural, global understanding through English. |
Andrew Romay New Immigrant Center
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The Andrew Romay New Immigrant Center provides a welcoming and nurturing environment along with diverse educational, cultural and professional offerings. Recent immigrants will improve their English, gain essential skills and cultural fluency, and develop the networks they need to participate fully in American society and exercise the responsibilities of citizenship. |
TLab: Travel and Learn Abroad
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Study Abroad. Return Inspired!Educators and lifelong learners: Study in the UK for an unforgettable immersive experience! Live and learn on the famed campuses of England and Scotland or take a deep dive into Shakespeare -- exploring his hometown or standing on the stage of the Globe. Lose yourself in our short (one-week) and intensive (two- to six-week) courses and explore the history while soaking up the culture for a truly comprehensive learning experience. Our exclusive partnerships give you access to renowned scholars and behind-the-scenes experiences specifically designed for classroom teachers and lifelong learners. TLab's intensive programs elevate you as you study in official university courses with top professors at the UK's most prestigious campuses. Teachers, return to your classroom refreshed and reinvigorated with new insights to share with your students. Professional development credit, scholarships, and fundraising assistance are all available. Click here to complete the 2019 TLab Scholarship Application!Short CoursesThese one-week TLab courses are for educators, lifelong learners, and world explorers.
(July 7-13, 2019)
Literary Oxford
(July 14-20, 2019)
Multi-Week CoursesThese two- to six-week TLab courses are designed for educators and engaged learners of literature, drama, or history. A competitive scholarship program is also available to classroom teachers.
(July 12-30, 2019)
English Literature (July 7-27, 2019)
History, Politics and Society (July 7-27, 2019)
International Politics (August 4-17, 2019)
Modernism (July 8-20, 2019)
Contemporary Literature (July 22 - August 3, 2019) Scottish Literature (August 5-17, 2019) Creative Writing (July 8 - August 3, 2019)
Theatre and Performance (August 5-17, 2019)
Every year, the ESU provides nearly 50 scholarships for classroom teachers in their communities. ESU scholarships are for current classroom teachers attending our multi-week courses at Shakespeare's Globe, the University of Edinburgh, and the University of Oxford. Scholarships are not available for the short course at Oxford or Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Learn more. Click here to complete the 2019 TLab Scholarship Application!Application Instructions
Additional Funding OpportunitiesWhat do I do if there is no ESU branch near me or I don't win the scholarship? Click here and download our fundraising guide! We will provide supporting documentation for teachers applying for grants and scholarships from other organizations. Email us at tlab@esuus.org for more information. Applicants to SUISS programs at the University of Edinburgh may be eligible for a SUISS Scholarship. Click here to read more about SUISS Scholarships. English in Action has partnered with the National English Honor Society (NEHS) to provide an additional source of funding. High school teachers who are advisors for active NEHS chapters are eligible to apply for "Advisor Grants," which are competitive grants designed to help finance study and travel opportunities. Visit the NEHS website for more information or email: nehs@niu.edu.
English in Action has also partnered with Fund My Travel to provide a platform with additional resources to launch a funding campaign from. Visit www.fundmytravel.com for more information and to set up a funding campaign.
BRANCH LISTINGThe following ESU Branches are sponsoring scholarships for Summer 2019. Click on the branch name closest to where you live, even if you do not live in that city, as some branches offer scholarships for their region or entire state.
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The English-Speaking Union National Shakespeare Competition 2018-2019
2018-2019 ESU National Shakespeare CompetitionTentatively scheduled for April 29th-30th, 2019. Welcome to the 2018-2019 ESU National Shakespeare Competition! Here is everything you need to begin the competition at the school and branch levels. Introducing The NEW ESU National Shakespeare Competition: ONLINEFor 2019, the ESU is taking the competition where it's never been before! The ESU has always been dedicated to reaching teachers and students of English everywhere. We've heard from teachers who wanted to compete but couldn't because they were in areas without a participating ESU Branch. We listened. For the 36th ESU National Shakespeare Competition we're using technology to reach every high school, every teacher, and every student across the United States! This year the ESU has expanded the competition to include all students, nationwide, regardless of location. Using readily available technology like cell phone cameras, schools without a participating local branch of the ESU can join the fun and be eligible to compete in a live finals round via video streaming. Winners of the Online Finals will travel, all-expenses paid to New York City to compete in the national competition against all our branch competition winners. About the CompetitionThe National Shakespeare Competition provides teachers across the country with a performance-based program for the study of English Language Arts and Shakespeare. It is a school-based program serving Grades 9-12. Through the Competition, students develop communication skills and an appreciation of the power of language and literature. The Competition has engaged more than 300,000 young people since its inception in 1983. Through the English-Speaking Union National Shakespeare Competition, students:
Students read, analyze, perform and recite Shakespearean monologues and sonnets in three qualifying stages: at the school, community and national levels. Approximately 2,500 teachers and 20,000 students in nearly 60 ESU Branch communities participate each year. The ESU National Shakespeare Competition has been recognized by the Globe Center (USA), the Children's Theatre Foundation of America and the American Academy of Achievement. Many distinguished judges have served on the Competition panels. Letter to EducatorsDear Educators, We're excited to announce... Documents & FormsHandbooks: Rubrics & Evaluation Forms: Teacher Handouts:
Sample Memos: Press Releases: Posters: Certificates (Fillable): Online Competition:
2017-2018 ESU National Shakespeare Competition Results
Click to read a list of the results. Click to watch videos of the student performers. Click to read the 2017-2018 press release. |
Middle School Debate 2018-2019
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The ESU Middle School Debate Program is an ESU educational initiative in partnership with Claremont McKenna College's Middle School Public Debate Program, international leaders in middle school debate education. The program is for students in grades 5-8 to help them develop critical thinking and language arts skills through public speaking. |
Luard Morse Scholarships
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The English in Action Luard Morse Scholarships are merit awards for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, enabling them to spend a semester of their junior year at the British university of their choosing. Luard Morse scholars have studied at universities including Oxford, Cambridge, and the London School of Economics, where they have performed with distinction as scholars and unofficial American ambassadors. |
Secondary School Exchange
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Through The Secondary School Exchange, American and British teenagers spend a postgraduate semester or year abroad on a full scholarship provided by participating schools. Since 1928, thousands of students have participated, many describing the SSE Exchange as the most formative experience in their lives. |
International Public Speaking Competition
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The ESU International Public Speaking Contest brings together outstandingly articulate young people from all over the world for a week of public speaking competition and international cultural exchange in London. Under the auspices of the ESU of the Commonwealth, the finalist contestants meet and learn with their peers of different backgrounds and cultures from some 50 countries. Through all its qualifying levels, the program engages more than 40,000 young people globally. |
