While studying at King’s College in Fall 2019, I grew personally and academically. My future 4,000 members & $500,000+ in is bright because of people like you. I am deeply 2,000 volunteers scholarships annually grateful for your support. — Luard Morse Scholar

44,000 served annually 950 English learners My year as a SSE student was a fundamental turning point in my life. I left with strong friendships and a clearer understanding of myself …. I feel committed to the SSE program and look forward to helping select future scholars. 35,000 secondary 2,100 teachers — SSE Alumnus & Scholarship Committee Member school students Expanding minds Strengthening friendships Unlocking opportunities WHO WE ARE I will never forget the first day l went to ARNIC and felt like a stranger. On the last day, I left ARNIC Through the use of the English language. The English-Speaking Union of the United feeling like I was leaving my home. States is a national membership organization — ARNIC Member from the Dominican Republic with more than 4,000 members organized in 65 Branches across the country. ESU members and volunteers are the pillars of our educational and cultural programs as they work in their local communities to carry the ESU mission forward. I wanted to come to Oxford to get to the source, to re-energize myself. So often, in education, there’s the The English-Speaking Union of the chance to forget - in the bureaucracy of it all — what shares fellowship with more than 50 independent first enflamed you … and why the classroom deserves ESUs around the world, including the English- to be such a dynamic place. Speaking Union of the Commonwealth in London. — TLab Scholar, University of Oxford

WHERE WE ARE

It was such an amazing experience to connect with a large network of people from all over the country who share the same passion for performing as I do. — Ava Blum, ESU NSC Winner 2020.

The English-Speaking Union WHAT WE DO 144 East 39th St. New York, NY 10016 For 100 years, the ESU educational “It’s the gift that keeps on giving!” and cultural programs have enriched Celebrating 212.818.1200 — Stephen Webacer, 2015 BUSS (TLab) Alumnus the lives of American students, 100 Years [email protected] & ESU NY Branch Member teachers, English language learners Founded www.esuus.org and ESU members. in 1920 Celebrating 100 years | 1920-2020 The English-Speaking Union 2021 NATIONAL SHAKESPEARE COMPETITION

Andrew Romay New 305 Immigrant Center (ARNIC) YES! I would like to be a part immigrants Since 2013 of the English-Speaking Union from 50+ This need-based scholarship program countries empowers recent immigrants with National Shakespeare 96% the skills, resources and networks Competition Since 1983 improved to build successful lives in the U.S. First & last name English skills It offers English classes, weekly The ESU National Shakespeare Competition is a conversation practice, professional performance-based education program. High school 35,000 development and community students develop analytical and communication skills by student Address performing Shakespeare at the school, community and learning integration. national levels. Since 1983 more than 360,000 students hours Phone number have brought the timeless works of Shakespeare to life. Find ARNIC Watch Shakespeare competition videos at member www.youtube.com/c/ESUEnglishinAction stories at Email address https://bit.ly/ 36tRMZj Middle School Debate Since 2011 BECOME AN ESU MEMBER Designed to help adolescents To join as a member of an ESU Branch in your community, develop critical thinking and Teachers Learning Abroad (TLab) please contact Josh Keppel-Gonzalez at (212) 818-1200, language arts skills through public Scholarships Since 1957 [email protected], visit www.esuus.org/esu/membership/ speaking, this program engages or fill inonly the contact information above. more than 2,000 students in Benefitingnearly 60 teachers annually debate activities and tournaments. Teachers continue their education www.esuus.org/esu/programs/middle_school_debate/ for 2-6 weeks at Oxford, DONATE and Shakespeare’s Globe in London. YES! I want to help the ESU to fulfill its missionwith They return inspired to share their my contribution of $______Monthly One time knowledge with students and The Evelyn Wrench Speaker Program My gift ESU National Shakespeare Competition colleagues nationwide. supports Endowment Hear from TLab scholars at youtube.com/ESUEnglishinAction Evelyn Wrench Speaker Series Endowment Secondary School Exchange Since 1928 Evelyn Wrench Speaker Series Since 1920 Luard Morse Endowment A merit-based scholarship that providesNamed tuition, in roomhonor of our founder, the and board for students to spend a “Gap”program year inbrings the UK eminent BritishIn andcooperation with the ESU Branches English in Action between high school and college. American speakers to ESU Branchesacross the country, the program Andrew Romay New Immigrant Center presents prominent speakers in the www.esuus.org/esu/programs/secondary_school_exchange/who host their presentations each year . Secondary School Exchange fields of history, politics, the arts, literature and current events. All ESU educational programs English in Action Since 1976 Wrench speakers address topics relating Where it is most needed 375 Students | 90% are confidentto using current events, history, language,Luard Morse Scholarships Since 1969 English in everyday life literature, art, architecture, and travel. Make your donation online: www.esuus.org/esu/support This merit-based program provides a $25,000 248 Volunteer Tutors | 92% enjoy scholarship for students from Historically Black Check Please charge my credit card: expanded knowledge of other cultures Due to COVID, all Wrench SpeakerColleges and Universities (HBCUs) to study at a British enclosed MC VISA AMEX DISCOVER English in Action helps language events are currently held online.university of their choice during their junior year. learners master conversational English. / Students and volunteers meet weekly CC Number EXP Date to improve fluency and build cross- cultural understanding. A hallmark of the program is the comprehensive tutor training and support. Return form The English-Speaking Union Watch our video at www.ESU-EiA.org and payment to: 144 East 39th St., New York, NY 10016