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HistoryFounded in 1920 and headquartered in New York City, the English-Speaking Union is a national organization with more than 50 branches nationwide and affiliated with a network of more than 60 ESUs around the world. English in Action has been providing educational and cultural exchange programs for nearly 100 years. We work with schools, community organizations and ESUs locally and around the world to promote cultural understanding and goodwill.SpecialtiesEnglish in Action / The English-Speaking Union is a non-profit educational charity that employs the English language to foster global understanding and good will through educational opportunities and cultural exchange programs. Our educational programs focus on teacher enrichment, immigrant support, scholarships and youth speaking programs. Each year, our programs serve more than 60,000 students, teachers, volunteers and immigrants around the US. Our programs include: Andrew Romay New Immigrant Center (ARNIC) improves the lives and integration of recent immigrants through education and cultural programs. English in Action Conversations pair English language learners with trained volunteers to improve their fluency through a one-on-one cultural exchange. Luard Morse Scholarships sends students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities to study for a semester at a British university of their choosing. Middle School Debate builds research, critical thinking and public speaking skills through debate. National Shakespeare Competition develops high school students' analytical and communication skills through performing Shakespeare at the school, community and national levels. Secondary School Exchange sends high school graduates to British boarding schools for a gap year abroad. TLab provides teachers and lifelong learners educational enrichment programs at Oxford, the University of Edinburgh and Shakespeare's Globe.