Who We Are

The English Speaking Union of the United States (ESU) is dedicated to employing the English language to foster global understanding and good will through educational opportunities and cultural exchange programs. Our programs focus on study abroad opportunities and scholarships for teachers, students, and life-long learners, English language classes and individual workforce development initiatives for immigrants, and advancing the knowledge, skills, and abilities of our youth through the study and performance of literary classics, public speaking, and debating.

The English-Speaking Union of the United States is a membership organization whose mission is facilitated locally by the volunteer efforts of our Branch members around the country.

We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and donations and membership contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

OUR MISSION

The English-Speaking Union of the United States:

Expands Minds Strengthens friendships Unlocks opportunities

Through the use of the English language.

Founded in 1920, the English-Speaking Union of the United States is a national membership organization with more than 4,000 members organized in 65 Branches across the country. ESU members and volunteers are the pillars of our educational and cultural programs as they work in their local communities to carry the ESU mission forward. The English-Speaking Union of the United States shares fellowship with more than 50 independent ESUs around the world, including the English-Speaking Union of the Commonwealth in London.

Officers

Chairman

Dr. E. Quinn Peeper

New Orleans, LA

First elected 2014

Vice Chairman

Darryl McCormick

Stamford, CT

First elected 2017

Treasurer

Noel Sloan

Salisbury, CT

First elected 2023

President & Secretary of the Corporation

Karen Karpowich

New York, NY

Chairman Emeritus

H.E. Dr. Paul Beresford-Hill CBE

Fair Haven, NJ

First elected 2019

ANNUAL REPORT

The 2022 ESU Annual Report is available.

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Financial Statements

Past Annual Reports

International ESU

The English-Speaking Union of the United States is proud to be part of a network of ESU’s in 64 countries worldwide. Each year, our members take advantage of this special bond of international fellowship by participating in ESU events around the globe.

https://www.esu.org/