The English-Speaking Union

The English-Speaking Union The ESU is a global charity and membership organisation empowering young people through education, competitions, cultural exchanges and events.

The ESU is a global charity and membership organisation empowering young people to find their voice. Through education, competitions, cultural exchanges and events, we inspire confident communicators and future leaders.

We’re hiring! 📢We’re looking for a Senior Education Coordinator (School Partnerships) to help bring the power of oracy t...
20/08/2026

We’re hiring! 📢

We’re looking for a Senior Education Coordinator (School Partnerships) to help bring the power of oracy to more young people across England and Wales.

In this role, you’ll support the growth of the ESU’s educational programmes, including our Discover Your Voice student workshops and Teacher Oracy CPD, helping schools and educational settings develop essential spoken communication skills.

📍 Hybrid – Central London
💼 Permanent, full-time
💷 £36,000–£38,000 per annum
📅 Start date: ASAP

Interested? Find out more and apply: esu.org/work-with-us/

Good luck to all students receiving their GCSE results today! 🎊Whatever today brings, we’re cheering you on.
20/08/2026

Good luck to all students receiving their GCSE results today! 🎊

Whatever today brings, we’re cheering you on.

Join our friendly online volunteer judge training, perfect for new and returning ESU judges to build confidence and prep...
19/08/2026

Join our friendly online volunteer judge training, perfect for new and returning ESU judges to build confidence and prepare to volunteer.

These training calls are intended as additional support for judges who have questions or would like to build their confidence ahead of judging. They are also a great opportunity for our volunteer community to come together, share experiences, and learn from one another.

🖥️ Virtual sessions - join from the comfort of your own home
📅Multiple dates available - pick a date and time that suits you
📩 Register now for free - https://ow.ly/vmxp50ZBo65

We’re recruiting Competition Leaders! Support young people to find their voice through debating, public speaking and per...
17/08/2026

We’re recruiting Competition Leaders!

Support young people to find their voice through debating, public speaking and performance

The English-Speaking Union is looking for confident, responsible and reliable individuals to lead our national competitions, including the Schools’ Mace Debating Competition, Public Speaking Competition and Performing Shakespeare Competition.

Find out more and apply: esu.org/work-with-us/

We wish a very happy birthday to our Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.We are immensely grateful for Her Roy...
15/08/2026

We wish a very happy birthday to our Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.

We are immensely grateful for Her Royal Highness’s longstanding support of the English-Speaking Union and our work to empower young people through communication, public speaking and international exchange.

We send our best wishes to Her Royal Highness and look forward to continuing our work in the year ahead.

We’re recruiting Oracy Leaders! 🗣️Support young people to find their voice through debating, public speaking and perform...
14/08/2026

We’re recruiting Oracy Leaders! 🗣️

Support young people to find their voice through debating, public speaking and performance

The English-Speaking Union is looking for confident, responsible and reliable individuals to lead our national competitions, including the Schools’ Mace Debating Competition, Public Speaking Competition and Performing Shakespeare Competition.

Find out more and apply: esu.org/work-with-us/

Good luck to all students receiving their A-level results today! 🎊Whatever today brings, remember to be proud of how far...
13/08/2026

Good luck to all students receiving their A-level results today! 🎊

Whatever today brings, remember to be proud of how far you’ve come. We’re cheering you on! 💙

Happy International Youth Day! 🌍Today, we’re celebrating all the wonderful young people who step outside their comfort z...
12/08/2026

Happy International Youth Day! 🌍

Today, we’re celebrating all the wonderful young people who step outside their comfort zones and find their voice through the ESU.

Your courage to speak out gives us so much faith in the next generation, and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for each and every one of you. 🌟

Do you have what it takes to deliver a speech at the grand final of the ESU’s Public Speaking Competition? 🎤A powerful s...
11/08/2026

Do you have what it takes to deliver a speech at the grand final of the ESU’s Public Speaking Competition? 🎤

A powerful speech is about much more than the words you write. It is about how you connect with an audience: where you place emphasis, when you pause, how you use humour, and how you bring your ideas to life.

Two finalists from the ESU Public Speaking Competition 2026 have shared their speeches with us:

🎙️ Aayushi Talwar, King Edward VI High School for Girls
🎙️ Charlie Hagelthorn, South Wilts Grammar School and winner of Best Speaker

Both speeches are excellent examples of clear structure, compelling ideas and effective delivery.

Read the speeches, consider how you would perform them, and then watch Aayushi and Charlie in action to see how they approached the challenge.

It is a simple exercise — but it might reveal just how much thought, creativity and skill goes into great public speaking.

🔗 Read the speeches and watch the performances here: https://www.esu.org/news-and-views/speeches-how-do-you-deliver-yours/

🌍🎤 What a fantastic day of public speaking and cultural exchange at Dartmouth House!Yesterday, in partnership with ASEED...
10/08/2026

🌍🎤 What a fantastic day of public speaking and cultural exchange at Dartmouth House!

Yesterday, in partnership with ASEEDER, we were delighted to welcome students from across the UK and China for a special international public speaking competition, bringing young people together to share their ideas, build their confidence and connect with peers from another country.

After a day of impressive speeches and some very tough competition, congratulations to our winners:

🏆 Primary Intermediate: Jaden Cui
🏆 Primary Advanced: Laitan Tang
🏆 Secondary: Isabella O’Connor

A huge well done to all of the students who took part, it was wonderful to see so many young people rising to the challenge and supporting one another throughout the day.

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