The English-Speaking Union LITHUANIA

London, 13-17 July 2026. International Council Meeting 2026 💙.
ESU-Lithuania meeting its global family 💙.

Great news!!!

🇱🇹 | Puikios naujienos – Jungtinės Karalystės Vyriausybės tarptautinė stipendijų programa sugrįžta į Lietuvą! Džiaugiamės galėdami paskelbti, kad jau priimamos paraiškos 2027–2028 mokslo metams! 📣

Jungtinės Karalystės Užsienio reikalų ministerijos bei partnerių finansuojama Chevening programa suteikia ateities lyderiams žinių, įgūdžių ir ryšių, padedančių kurti ilgalaikius teigiamus pokyčius.

Jei svarstote studijuoti magistrantūroje Jungtinėje Karalystėje ir turite aiškią viziją, kaip prisidėti prie teigiamų pokyčių savo bendruomenėje, tai gali būti būtent ta galimybė, kurios laukėte.

Chevening stipendija suteikia:
🎓 Pasaulinio lygio išsilavinimą
🤝 Visą gyvenimą trunkantį ryšį su Jungtine Karalyste
🌎 Prieigą prie pasaulinio įtakingų lyderių tinklo

Galvoji teikti paraišką? Daugiau informacijos rasi čia: chevening.org/vision

🇬🇧 | Exciting announcement: , the UK Government's international scholarships programme, is back in Lithuania! We are delighted to welcome applications for 2027-28! 📣

Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and partner organisations, Chevening Awards (FCDO) provides future leaders with the knowledge, skills, and connections they need to make a lasting impact.

If you want to complete your master’s in the UK and have a realistic plan to influence positive change in your community, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

With a Chevening Scholarship, you’ll gain:
🎓 A world-class education
🤝 A lifelong relationship with the UK
🌎 Access to a global network of influential leaders

Find out more if you're ready to apply: chevening.org/vision

Lietuvos Respublikos Ambasada Londone / Lithuanian Embassy in London Užsienio reikalų ministerija Jungtinės Karalystės Lietuvių Bendruomenė JKLJS - Jungtinės Karalystės Lietuvių Jaunimo Sąjunga Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce in the UK - LCCUK LAKMA - Lietuvos anglų kalbos mokytojų asociacija The English-Speaking Union LITHUANIA Švietimo, mokslo ir sporto ministerija Vyriausybė

As teachers, we spend countless hours encouraging our students to believe in themselves, helping them prepare, practise and grow. Every now and then, we are fortunate enough to see them step onto an international stage and realise just how far they can go. I sincerely wish every teacher could experience the joy and pride of supporting their student at an event like this. Moments like these remind us why we chose this profession.
Reda

Straight from the teacher's mouth! Biggest thanks to all! 🌿🌿

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Vilnius Lyceum Charity and Support Foundation for supporting this journey and making this unique experience possible.

Special thanks to Birutė Palovienė, President of the English-Speaking Union Lithuania, for encouraging me to accompany my student as he represented Lithuania at the International Public Speaking Competition. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to experience this remarkable event from the inside and to witness the passion, talent and dedication of young speakers from around the world.

My heartfelt congratulations and thanks go to the English-Speaking Union, the organisers, judges, volunteers and every participant for creating such an inspiring international experience. The IPSC is far more than a competition—it is a celebration of young voices, meaningful dialogue, international friendship and the belief that every voice has the power to make a difference.

Straight from the teacher's mouth! Have you been impressed? 💙

What impressed me most was the atmosphere. Despite the competitive setting, there was genuine encouragement, respect and kindness. Every participant was celebrated, every voice mattered and every conversation became an opportunity to learn.

As a guest, I also had the pleasure of getting to know family members of other contestants, meeting representatives of English-Speaking Union branches from different countries and even chatting with members of the judging panel. Everyone was remarkably open, welcoming and genuinely interested in getting to know one another. Those conversations made the experience even more meaningful and reminded me that this competition is built not only on excellence, but also on connection.

I was equally impressed by the professionalism behind the scenes. Every speech was timed with remarkable precision to ensure complete fairness, while the organisers, volunteers and judges worked seamlessly together to create an event that was both impeccably organised and warmly welcoming. Witnessing the care and attention devoted to every participant gave me an even greater appreciation of the dedication behind this outstanding international event.

Straight from the teacher's mouth! 💙Reda Nemčiukaitė, Vilnius.

As a teacher, it was incredibly rewarding to stand beside my student Matas Grikšas who could watch, support and celebrate his journey representing Lithuania on the international stage.
During those two days, I had the opportunity to experience the competition from the inside. I listened to the contestants' impromptu speeches and the semi-finals before joining participants, judges and guests for the Grand Final at the historic Royal Institution. Watching these outstanding young speakers share their ideas with confidence, passion and authenticity was both inspiring and deeply moving.
The semi-finals were held at the historic Dartmouth House, home of the English-Speaking Union. Its elegant rooms and unique atmosphere created the perfect setting for such a prestigious international competition, adding a special sense of tradition and significance to the event.
Like every teacher, I felt incredibly proud watching my student Matas Grikšas step onto the international stage. In the impromptu speech, on the topic "Lost in Translation," he delivered a highly expressive and engaging three-minute speech, presenting thoughtful and well-structured arguments with confidence and creativity. In the semi-final, his prepared speech explored the power of questioning through the stories of pioneering physicists, reminding the audience that scientific progress begins with the courage to challenge accepted ideas.

International Public Speaking Competition 2026
Dream Team: ESU-Lithuania 🌿🌿🌿

Matas Grikšas from “Vilnius Lyceum“, his teacher and coach Reda Nemčiūnaitė, ESU-Lithuania President and lecturer at Vilnius University Faculty of Philology Birutė Ona Palovienė.

International Public Speaking Competition 2026
Dream Team: ESU Baltics 🌿🌿🌿

Matas Grikšas ESU-Lithuania, Reinis Ločmelis ESU-Latvia, Henri Veski ESU-Estonia.

International Public Speaking Competition 2026, London 💛💚❤️

With 45 countries and regions from all across the world taking part, the winner of the National Public Speaking Competition Matas Grikšas represented Lithuania in the IPSC.

Matas delivered a fascinating speech “The Tiniest Spark“ that was so well appreciated by the audience.

An incredible week of building skills and friendships, the IPSC was a truly international celebration of communication, cultural exchange and just fun.