Welcome to the Shreveport Branch of the ESU! We are a community of people who celebrate literature, language, arts, theater, and global understanding. For over 100 years, the English-Speaking Union (ESU) has enriched the lives of students, teachers, English language learners and members worldwide. Our Shreveport Branch, founded in 1970, is proud to be a part of Shreveport’s past while shaping Shreveport’s future. If you are looking for a place to belong, a place that values what you value, a place for constructive and positive action, you are here. ESU is for you.

Who is the ESU for?

If you love the arts, value education, and believe in the power of cultural exchange, you belong here. Our members enjoy theater, literature, lectures, travel, meaningful community connections and social interactions.

Our outreach programs

Teachers – Do you know a teacher, or you are one? Apply for our popular Teachers Learning Abroad scholarship (TLAB). Every year we send one teacher from the Shreveport area to study in the location of their choice: Oxford University, Edinburgh University, or the Globe Theatre. Meet with other ESU members from around the world and international scholars for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. These are summer programs that can change your life. 

The ESU is for you—whether you want to participate in programs, volunteer your talents, or simply enjoy rich cultural and social experiences with like-minded people.

As president of the Shreveport Branch, I’m delighted to welcome you. I look forward to meeting you at an upcoming event and exploring ways you can get involved.

Come be part of our next chapter!

Robert McGowen

President, ESU Shreveport Branch