The English-Speaking Union (ESU) is an international educational charity founded by journalist Evelyn Wrench in 1918. It aims to promote "global understanding through the shared use of the English language.

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  • ESU
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  • The English-Speaking Union (ESU) is an international educational charity founded by journalist Evelyn Wrench in 1918. It aims to promote "global understanding through the shared use of the English language. " With almost 40 branches in the United Kingdom and over 50 international branches in countries in different parts of the world, the ESU promotes a variety of activities such as debating, public speaking and student exchange programmes, runs conferences and seminars, and offers scholarships, to encourage the effective use of the English language around the globe. The mission statement of the English-Speaking Union (as stated in its website) is to: Provide a forum for international friendship through the support of the worldwide network of ESUs and the provision of secretariat facilities for the International Council at the ESU's headquarters at Dartmouth House, London; Facilitate and assist the establishment and recognition of ESUs worldwide; Focus on key current affairs issues through regular international conferences, seminars and taff and voluntary helpers; Work in close and innovative partnership with its corporate members and sponsors.
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  • 1918 (xsd:integer)
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  • Creating global understanding through English
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  • English-Speaking Union
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  • International
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  • Educational charity
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  • English-Speaking Union of the Commonwealth
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  • The English-Speaking Union (ESU) is an international educational charity founded by journalist Evelyn Wrench in 1918. It aims to promote "global understanding through the shared use of the English language.
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  • English-Speaking Union
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