‘I knew we’d be in for a treat’
George-Håkon Benson, Director of Debating and Public Speaking at City of London School for Girls, tells us why he brought his Year 7 & 8 students to watch the Grand Final of our International Public Speaking Competition 2025
‘In a world of roaring conformity, the most radical act is to stay yourself’
An Impassioned Address: 2024 ESU International Public Speaking Competition winner Mickael Naouri speaks at the House of Lords
How to give the best speech of your life
Four national winners from our International Public Speaking Competition share the tips and tricks that drove them to success
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
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