The English-Speaking Union
Los Angeles

The English-Speaking Union’s diverse educational programs are the hallmark of our mission. Our programs highlight the broad base audience we serve—students, educators, English-language learners, new immigrants, and members.

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The LA Branch Recognizes William Goldyn

The Los Angeles Branch is proud to recognize high school theatre teacher Mr. William Goldyn.  Mr. Goldyn teachers at Romone C. Cortines VAPA and has been participating in the ESULA National Shakespeare Competition for over 10 years.  In the last three years, under his guidance and direction, Alise Draper- 2025 and Stella Cockrum-2023 represented the Los Angeles Branch at the National competition in New York City.

This Spring, Alise Draper went on to be a top ten finalist at the 2025 National Shakespeare Competition. This summer Mr. Goldyn studied abroad with the T-Lab program.  Not only is he an amazing teacher he also has a great passion for learning.  We were thrilled that Mr. Goldyn has this life changing opportunity and we are excited for his students and what new skills and talents they will bring to the future National Shakespeare Competitions.  Look out for Mr. Goldyn wearing his Shakespeare tie and warm smile.  His dedication to both his students and the Bard make him an exceptional teacher and life long student. Thank you Mr, Goldyn for your tireless dedication and excellence in teaching.  

William Goldyn and Alise Draper ESU Los Angeles Branch Finals 2025

ESU Educational Programs in Los Angeles

What We Do

Shakespeare Competition

The ESU National Shakespeare Competition is a performance-based education program. High school students develop analytical and communication skills by performing Shakespeare at the school, community, and national levels. Since 1983 more than 360,000 students have brought the timeless works of Shakespeare to life. 2024 marks the 40th year the ESU Kansas City Branch has participated in the National Shakespeare Competition. The Kansas City Branch has had two first place National winners, one second place National winner, and one third place National winner.

TLab: Teachers Learning Abroad

Since 1957, the ESU has provided summer study abroad scholarships to middle and high school teachers at Oxford, Edinburgh and Shakespeare’s Globe in London.

Happy Hour Series

In response to the COVID-19 world, in July of 2020 ESU members got together to introduce the virtual Happy Hour Program, which has been met with resounding success. The Happy Hour Program brings guest speakers from locations all over the world, live and free of charge using the Zoom format. And to make it a real happy hour, a few of the speakers suggest signature cocktails to match the theme for the attendees to create and enjoy at home during their presentations. Many speakers also offer exciting participation opportunities with fun give-away books and products at the end of each program. All Happy Hour events are recorded and available for download to members and anyone interested to watch on-demand.
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Email: esula@gmail.com
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The ESU Los Angeles Branch is always grateful for your kind donations of any amount. The English-Speaking Union of the United States Los Angeles Branch LLC is a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. All information is kept confidential.

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