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The ESU welcomes Charles Byrne as new Director-General/CEO
The English-Speaking Union appoints Charles Byrne as its new CEO
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‘We have definitely seen the positive impact’
Horton Park Primary reveals the impact of our Oracy in Action programme
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Children and young people struggle to make friends, survey results show
Children and young people aged 5-17 are struggling to make friends because they lack self-confidence in speaking to other children, a new survey shows
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Bromley High School Wins ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition (PSC) 2023
Bromley High School beats 425 teams nationwide to win ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition 2023
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It’s in your gift
Leaving a legacy is your chance to make a lasting impact. Here we look at three of ESU’s generous benefactors and the difference their help has made
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Re-engaging with the ESU - Sarah Harding
1990 Secondary School Exchange alumna Sarah Harding tells us how she has enjoyed recently reconnecting with the ESU
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Bromley High School and Ibstock Place School go through to the ESU-Churchill Public Speaking Competition Grand Finals
Bromley High School and Ibstock Place School win the London Regional Finals amidst an immensely high standard of competition
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10 things you didn’t know about Japan
From an island full of rabbits to ways to say sorry, Natasha McGowan uncovers some little-known facts about the land of the rising sun
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Lindemann Outreach- ‘Introduction to Science’
The Lindemann Trust organised a day of science talks for Year 6 students at Magdalene College, Cambridge.
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Former head of Chilean school wins ESU International Oracy Teacher Award
Teacher working in Chile recognised for excellence in oracy teaching