ESU International Public Speaking Competition
This year’s national public speaking champions proved to us, and the world, the importance of cultural exchange and global friendship. Watch the highlights here!
Why not also discover our other national competitions?
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We offer rigorous speech and debate programmes, competitions and resources to boost oracy provision in your school, as well as workshops and scholarships to aid your professional development.
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