ESB and RECLAIM, a youth leadership and social change organisation set up in Moss Side, Manchester in 2007 began working together in 2018. The partnership was initiated to support young people in the North West by developing their skills and fulfilling their potential as they progress into adulthood. ESB witnessed first-hand the work of RECLAIM…
The Education Secretary addressed the Church of England Foundation for Educational Leadership conference in London this morning to stress the importance of instilling confidence and character in every child. Hinds declared that he wishes to “call time” on the phrase “public-school confidence”, arguing that such confidence should not be reserved for privately educated children only.…
English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. held its annual Young Speakers of the Year Showcase on Saturday, 17th November. Winners travelled from around the country to Liverpool to attend the celebration and receive their awards. Out of 14,000 learners who took ESB Speech assessments in 2017-18, twelve were selected as winners in recognition of their outstanding…
English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. was delighted to showcase one of its Ambassadors on BBC Breakfast television this morning. Hrishi Vankatesh, one of ESB’s newest Ambassadors, spoke about how he has become a confident communicator through his ESB assessments. He also shared his top tips for people who are nervous of speaking in public. He…
Our partnership with Speakers Trust was initiated in 2017 based on their shared aims of raising a learner’s confidence and unlocking their potential by developing and enhancing their oral communications skills. As part of this partnership, material from a number of Speakers Trust programs with young people are endorsed by ESB. In addition, ESB Chief…
ESB began a fruitful relationship with Articulacy when it was established in 2012 by Ali Shorer and Julia Ward in 2012. Articulacy specialises in offering workshops that build confidence and raise self -esteem through spoken English. They work in businesses, on individual projects and in education from primary schools through to universities across the South…