the English-Speaking Union
/ði ˌɪŋɡlɪʃ ˌspiːkɪŋ ˈjuːniən/
/ði ˌɪŋɡlɪʃ ˌspiːkɪŋ ˈjuːniən/
(abbreviation the ESU)
- an independent educational organization, based in London and with branches in many countries across the world. It was started in 1918. At first its aim was to help the people of Britain and the US to become closer, but it was soon decided to include people of other countries where English is spoken. The English-Speaking Union promotes the effective use of English as an international language of communication, organizes social events, lectures, etc., and helps young people to travel and study. It is famous for the public speaking competitions that it organizes in schools and universities.
英语协会:总部位于伦敦,在世界许多国家设有分支机构的独立教育组织。它始于1918年。起初它的目的是帮助英美两国的人民更加亲近,但不久之后便决定将讲英语的其他国家的人民也包括在内。英语国家联盟促进英语作为一种国际交流语言的有效利用,组织社交活动,讲座等,并帮助年轻人旅行和学习。它以在学校和大学中举办的公开演讲比赛而闻名。