An Online Professional Development Workshop The ESU is excited to offer this exclusive professional development session, presented live via Zoom from Shakespeare’s Globe in London. Shakespeare in Song will explore how Shakespeare used music to enhance mood, develop character, and support storytelling, as well as how these techniques can be used to engage modern students.This workshop will be […]
February 11, 2026 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST After 250 years, why are Jane Austen’s novels still so popular?Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one of the most famous writers in English literature. Her books are read by people all over the world and have been made into countless TV, film, theatre, and radio adaptations. She is known for her […]
Join the ESU Seattle Branch for heavy appetizers, libations, and good company at a member home. See your newsletter for details of email seattle@esuus.org for more information — welcome!
Come celebrate St. David, the patron Saint of Wales, with an authentic British tea. This is a no-host event, but you must make reservations to secure a spot with our group. The cost of their Tea runs from $21 to $25. Please check out their web page for their menu. We must have a headcount […]
Enjoy Shakespeare’s sonnets and monologues performed by local high-school students. Free event with complimentary intermission refreshments and parking. Afterwards, members and guests 21 and older are invited to the Elephant and Castle, 1415 Fifth Avenue, for a no-host classic British pub experience.
Sponsored by the ESU Mongolia and Central Pennsylvania BranchesThe English-Speaking Union is a worldwide nonprofit education-based organization spanning the globe with international branches in 66 countries from Albania to Yemen.All ESUs worldwide are connected through the ESU International Council. The President of the ESU International Council is Professor Bolormaa also known as Bella from Mongolia. […]
Join the ESU Seattle Branch for heavy appetizers, libations, and good company at a Seattle member home. See your newsletter for details of email seattle@esuus.org for more information — welcome!
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 • 4:00 PM ET. Sponsored by ESU Central PA Branch. Operation Overlord was the code name for the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Western Europe during World War II, launched on June 6, 1944 (D-Day). It was the largest amphibious invasion in history, involving 160,000 troops landing across five Normandy beaches. Winston Churchill, […]
Join the ESU Seattle Branch for heavy appetizers, libations, and good company at a Seattle member home. See your newsletter for details of email seattle@esuus.org for more information — welcome!
Adelaide Alsop Robineau, (1865-1929) is considered one of America’s preeminent studio potters. She began her ceramics career as a china painter, painting designs on porcelain blanks produced by other craftsmen. After moving to Syracuse with her husband in 1901, Robineau started experimenting with making her own porcelain forms.She quickly became a master of the medium, […]
“United by Language, Inspired by Liberty” The English-Speaking Union welcomes its members to NYC for the 2026 ESU Annual Conference. The conference, under the theme “United by Language, Inspired by Liberty,” will include the ESU 2026 Annual General Meeting, social events such as receptions and meals, breakout sessions, panel discussions, and local tours. We invite you to participate in […]
The ESU National Shakespeare Competition returns to New York City for an unforgettable weekend of fun, education, and performance. From Saturday, April 25 to Monday, April 27, students, parents, teachers, and ESU members will gather for three exciting days in the Big Apple.Competition Weekend features a full lineup of activities, including a New York City […]
