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ESU believes in building a better world through the English language and international exchange. We work to inspire common bonds: person-to-person, one conversation, one presentation, and one exchange at a time. By promoting creative and confident civil discourse, we enable participants to rise to their potential as individuals, thrive as global citizens, and join worldwide in pursuing conditions for peace. Donate Here: https://www.esuus.org/get-involved/donate/

06/11/2026

Your Story, Your Photo is a portrait series from Brazilian photographer Raphael Cezario celebrating immigrant students at the Andrew Romay Center. Now an alum of the ARNIC himself, Cezario’s work encourages fellow students to share their journeys and empowers them while they build lives in America.

Students were encouraged to pose with symbolic objects of their choice. Here, a student from Russia poses with a copy of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes, representing curiosity and intellect.

06/10/2026

Thank you to the The Public Theater's Mobile Unit for making theater accessible and hosting our immigrant students last Friday! They had a wonderful time attending a delightful and hilarious production of Shakespeare's romantic-comedy "As You Like It", directed by Emma Rose Went.

06/01/2026

Did you know June is Immigrant Heritage Month?

Throughout the year, and especially in June, ESU celebrates immigrants' diversity and resilience. We also use this month to recognize our center for new immigrants, which brings together 500 students from 35+ countries. We honor our extraordinary students and immigrants everywhere.💚

05/13/2026

Congratulations to ESU National Public Speaking Finalist Sanaa Roberts and Winner Katherine Zhou! Both competitors delivered riveting speeches on the theme of “Churchill & Eisenhower, Free Speech, Civic Responsibility, & Democratic Dialogue” at the ESU National Headquarters in NYC. Katherine will head to London on an all expenses-paid trip this summer to represent the ESU-US at the ESU International Public Speaking Competition.

Learn more about the English-Speaking Union International Public Speaking Competition (IPSC) in the link below:

https://www.esuus.org/what-we-do/international-public-speaking-competition/

05/07/2026

Last call for summer study in the UK! Applications due Friday, May 15th. 🇬🇧

Academic & cultural adventures await you across the pond this summer on 1 to 3 week programs at Oxford, Edinburgh, Stratford & Shakespeare's Globe in London! 📕

Don't miss your chance for a summer full of inspiration and learning.

To learn more, please contact [email protected] or click the link below:
https://www.esuus.org/what-we-do/teachers-learning-abroad/

05/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the ESU’s Annual General Meeting and the Celebrate Legacy, Inspire the Future Cocktail Reception in NYC. The festivities featured a Revolutionary War Walking Tour, a private tour of the Met, a reception at New York’s historic Players Club, and a memorable outing to see Ragtime at Lincoln Center.

05/01/2026

Last weekend, our center for new immigrant's English language teachers attended the 47th annual NYC Adult Basic Education Conference. The event brought together adult educators from around the city to learn, network, and develop their professional skills. We are grateful to have such inspiring teachers who are dedicated to ensuring immigrant students success!

04/30/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who made the 2026 ESU National Shakespeare Competition such a success! It was an incredible weekend spent with 39 talented students, along with their teachers, families, and supporters from across the country.

Congratulations to our 2026 winners and to all of the semi-finalists! You inspired us with your passion, talent, and love of Shakespeare.

04/29/2026

The English-Speaking Union of the United States salutes King Charles Ill on his historic address to Congress.

04/28/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 ESU National Shakespeare Competition! We are so proud of each and every student who competed this year.

In third place, Spirit Waddell, Atlanta Branch.

In second place, Tristan Jenkins, Kansas City Branch.

And congratulations to our first place winner from the Kentucky Branch, Andy Wallace!

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