ESU Turkey organizes from time to time some events on some
specific occassions.
ESU World Members Congress will be in Turkey!
Workshops on “Use of Technology in English Learning” at
English Speaking Union’s World Members Conference”
On 20th September 2012, ESU Turkey will host the World Members
Congress of ESU at Harbiye Military Museum and Convention
Center. The theme of the conference is “Creating Global Understanding
through English”. the conference aims to address some common
challenges facing both learners and teachers in the fast developing
technology world with special emphasis on English classes
and draws upon the experiences of teachers, trainee teachers,
teacher trainers, academics, school administrators and researchers
focusing primarily on teenagers and young adults.
Diamond Jubilee Ball:
On 9th June 2012 together with The British Consul-General, ESU
Turkey organized a remarkable ball at the Pera House to celebrate
the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Ball,
which also hosted the Gurkha Pipes from UK, was well attended
by almost 400 distinguished guests, and the extra funds raised
were donated to Help For Heroes and the Mehmetcik Vakfı. At
the end of the evening the Chef representing Marmara Pera Hotel
has won the Jubilee cake competion. The event has been proudly
supported by various sponsors including BEKO, ARUP, AtlasJet,
Diageo, AngloInfo, Hilton, CocaCola, Harvey Nichols, Baker McKenzie,
Shell, Ramsey, DJ Yakuza and Madam Koket.
Royal Wedding Reception:
On 29th April 2011, ESU Turkey has organized a cocktail reception
at Pera House to mark the Royal Wedding together with British
Consulate General in Istanbul and BCCT. The event that hosted
more than 400 guests has been proudly supported by Demsa Group,
Turkish Airlines, Vodafone, Coca Cola, Tesco, Doluca, eXec Turkey,
Tata Steel, RBS, Marjinal Porter Novelli an Madam Koket.
Launch Party:
In June 2010 an a four day progam has been organized with more
than 50 international guests visiting Istanbul to celebrate
the launch of ESU Turkey. The highlight of the program was the
cocktail reception organized at Pera House.
Cocktail Receptions for International Public Speaking Competition:
On 29th May 2012 and 8th June 2011, ESU Turkey has organized
a cocktail reception at Pera House to celebrate the finalists
of ESU Turkey International Public Speaking competition. All
competitors from 14 schools were invited together with their
parents and teachers. In both cases, HM Consul General Ms. Jessica
Hand welcomed the guests with a short speech underlying the
importance of public speaking and the culture of debating in
international settings. Yasemin and Aydın (winners of the national
competition in 2011), and Dilara (winner in 2012) shared with
the audience their experience of the IPSC finals in London…
All of them were truly impressed by the network of friendship
they discovered at ESU IPSC finals. HSBC extended their support
to the event by offering a special gift pack including a dvd
with all speeches at the Turkey finals… Hisar Schools were also
present and confirmed their continuing support by announcing
that they are ready to host us again next year… Dr. Kadilar
has also announced the establishment of ESU Turkey IPSC Alumni
and asked the support of students to provide this new initiative
with a sound foundation. He has also announced our plans to
provide a certification to participating schools and teachers
together with more "discover your voice" workshops
in the following years.
