Watching students develop through just one year of ESU Competitions

A journey of a thousand miles begins with... three ESU competitions!

HRH Princess Anne becomes our Patron

We are delighted to announce that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has graciously accepted the role of Patron for the English-Speaking Union

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Colchester branch helps trainee German attaches with their public speaking skills

Torquay takes the crown!

Torquay Girls’ Grammar School has been named the best team in the English-Speaking Union’s Public Speaking Competition 2025

Sri Lanka wins the IPSC

17-year-old Sashane Dassanayake is the winner of the International Public Speaking Competition 2025

Radley reigns supreme

For the second year running, Radley College has won the ESU Schools’ Mace

East Region Sixth Form Online competition: Sixth Formers Speak Up!

Congratulations to the finalists of the Sixth Form Online competition

Trusting Your Voice: How Performing, Teaching, and Comedy Prepared Me For The Boardroom

When was the last time you felt nervous for a meeting or presentation? Our Marketing Coordinator Harriet Gruender shares how performing, teaching and even stand-up comedy prepared her to communicate confidently in the boardroom

Teaching Oracy: Enhancing Academic Performance and Personal Growth

Teaching oracy enhances academic performance and personal growth. Discover expert insights and tips for educators and parents to foster effective communication skills.

Dialogue Winter 2024/25

Read the latest edition of our ESU members’ magazine