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This Christmas, give the gift of a voice.
At the ESU, we believe every young person deserves the chance to speak up, be heard, and unlock their full potential.
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Education
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.
Get your school involvedMembership
Our members know the power of a shared language in the modern world. Branches provide local opportunities to socialise and gain new perspectives on the world. Membership funds our vital education work and many members also fundraise or volunteer their time.
Find out about membershipInternational
There are over 50 international ESUs around the world from Albania to Yemen. All work to promote proficiency in spoken English as a means of cultural exchange and understanding.
Discover our global reachLEVEL UP YOUR TEACHING WITH CPD FROM THE ESU
Boost your oracy teaching with expert-led, interactive CPD from the ESU — packed with tried-and-tested games and strategies you can use in your classroom right away!
Help give more young people the speaking and listening skills and cultural understanding they need to thrive