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Through the U.S. Department of State’s English Language Programs, the world is your classroom. By completing projects designed by U.S. TESOL community.

The English Language Programs is the premier exchange opportunity for TESOL professionals to impact the way English is taught abroad. Embassies in more than 80 countries, English Language Fellows and Specialists work closely with local teachers, students, and education professionals to improve English language teaching capacity overseas. Program participants serve as representatives and cultural ambassadors of the United States and, through a unique cultural exchange, they support the U.S. Department of State’s public diplomacy mission abroad. These programs are competitive and challenging, and the professionals selected to participate represent the best of the U.S. Program participants have the opportunity to gain deeper experience in areas such as teacher training and curriculum development, create innovative cultural programming, and hone other skills that can greatly enhance their TESOL careers. The English Language Programs are funded by the U.S. Department of State through the Office of English Language Programs in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The programs are administered by the Center for Intercultural Education and Development at Georgetown University.

10/19/2026

Alabama educator Robert Leier has spent the past decade strengthening students’ and teachers’ English language proficiency, professional skills, and cross-cultural understanding around the world. 🌎 A former faculty member at the University of South Alabama, Auburn University, and other institutions, Leier has carried his Alabama-based expertise into and projects across five countries: Colombia, Armenia, Georgia, Latvia, and Kazakhstan.

Most recently, as an English Language Specialist in Kazakhstan, Leier worked with education departments and teacher organizations across the country, delivering IELTS/TOEFL preparation, workshops on the U.S. education system and studying in America, and professional development on publishing in American journals. He also connected with 24 Kazakhstani Access students through an activity about a distinctly American tradition, sparking language learning, cultural exchange, and conversation. 🎭⚜️🎉

Leier’s work demonstrates how education can open doors to new ideas, opportunities, and connections across borders. ✨

Read more about the impact of English Language Programs participants from the South East Central Region at https://elprograms.org/freedom-250. 🇺🇸

Inspired by this teacher’s story? The 2027-2028 English Language Fellow application is open! Learn more on our website: https://elprograms.org/fellow-program/

10/15/2026

What do English Language Fellows do? All support English language teaching and learning abroad and deepen U.S. relations with their country of assignment. But many projects go beyond traditional English language teaching… These recent Fellows have had a chance to advance global security and interoperability through English training for security, law enforcement, military, emergency response, and other highly skilled professionals.

👮In Algeria, Fellow Linde Barrett delivered a six-week (English for Specific Purposes) course for elite Algerian Civil Protection officers who support international search and rescue.
⚽ In Mexico, Fellow Linda Lorenz spearheaded an initiative to provide targeted English training to police and security personnel ahead of the .
🎖️ In Hungary, Fellow Emre Pshigusa organized an escape room activity for students at a military academy.

Picture yourself in any of these projects? The priority deadline for the 2027-2028 English Language Fellow application is December 1, 2026!

Apply today for an unforgettable experience: https://elprograms.org/fellow-program/

10/12/2026

Educator and EdTech innovator Paige Poole is shaping how technology supports language learning—from developing innovative U.S.-based educational products to expanding access through her work as a abroad. 🌎💻

With 18 years of international experience, Poole served as a in Brazil from her home office in Morgantown, West Virginia. Her project involved designing mobile-based English courses for adult learners in remote Amazonian communities. Using messaging platforms, task-based activities, and English for Specific Purposes content, she connected learners with international guest speakers and created new opportunities for participation beyond the classroom.

Her work continues today. As former Founding Head of Product at Pangea Chat, she helped develop a game-powered app that makes peer-to-peer language practice accessible through everyday texting. She now serves as a Senior Account Executive at Brisk Teaching, helping educators harness Super Intelligence (SI) tools around the world. 🚀📱

From West Virginia to the global EdTech community, Poole shows how thoughtful technology can expand who gets to participate, connect, and learn.

Read more about the impact of English Language Programs participants from the South Atlantic Region at https://elprograms.org/freedom-250. 🇺🇸

Inspired by this teacher’s story? Learn more about the Virtual Educator program at https://elprograms.org/virtual-educator-program/

10/09/2026

Thinking about applying to the English Language Fellow Program?

Join us for a 30-minute info session to learn more about the program, get tips for your application, and ask your questions! Whether you’re a first-time applicant or a former Fellow applying again, you’ll learn about program benefits, eligibility, and the application process.

Register here: https://georgetown.zoom.us/meeting/register/Th8MP1mMSYCBK5JQt-b37w

10/07/2026

Are you an alum of the English Language Fellow Program?

For the 2027–2028 cycle, former Fellows have a unique chance to be a Fellow again. If you’ve ever said, “I wish I could be a Fellow again,” this is your moment. Alumni are invited to update and resubmit their applications, and step back into the experience that shaped their professional lives.

Apply today to expand your global impact - AGAIN! ✨ https://elprograms.org/fellow-program/

10/05/2026

During his fellowship in Uganda, Virginia educator, author, and policy analyst Bismark Agbemble helped educators and students harness the power of technology. 💻

A Virginia Commonwealth University graduate, former member of the U.S. Air Force Reserves, and Career and Technical Education teacher at Richmond Public Schools, Agbemble served as an at Kyambogo University, where he led a digital literacy boot camp for 50+ students, introducing free digital tools and research resources to help participants succeed in the classroom and workplace. He also trained teacher educators to incorporate tools like Google Suite, Canva, and WhatsApp into curriculum design.

No matter who his audience is, Agbemble always emphasizes the need to “Learn to unlearn to relearn,” capturing the ever-evolving face of technology and America’s leadership in worldwide. 📱

Read more about the impact of English Language Programs participants from the South Atlantic Region at https://elprograms.org/freedom-250. 🇺🇸

Inspired by this teacher’s story? The 2027-2028 English Language Fellow application is open! Learn more on our website: https://elprograms.org/fellow-program/

10/01/2026

The 2027-2028 English Language Fellow application is now open! If you teach English Language Learners and are ready to take your expertise global, we want YOU to join us.

Apply today for an unforgettable experience. https://elprograms.org/fellow-program/
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09/28/2026

South Carolina educator Sierra Nicole Ediger uses her expertise in multilingual education to support learners and teachers both at home and abroad. As a Multilingual Learner Program Specialist with Sumter School District, Ediger helps multilingual students and the teachers working with them thrive in the classroom. Through her work as a in Cambodia, she designed and delivered university-level courses for experienced teacher trainers on teaching methodology, educational trends, online writing, and digital literacy—strengthening the skills of educators who will impact future generations of learners.

Read more about the impact of English Language Programs participants from the South Atlantic Region at https://elprograms.org/freedom-250. 🇺🇸

09/25/2026

Save the Date! 📅 The Fellow application for the 2027-2028 cycle will open on October 1, 2026! We encourage all Fellow alumni, Specialists, and Virtual Educators to apply.

Yes, you heard us—former Fellows can apply, too! For this cycle, Fellow alumni have the opportunity to apply to serve as a Fellow again. ✨

Check out the updated requirements on our website, and spread the word! http://www.elprograms.org

09/22/2026

North Carolina-based educator Stephanie Hanes is building lasting people-to-people ties between the United States and China through student-centered teaching, teacher training, and creating spaces for authentic communication.

Now serving her second year as an , Hanes has built student-led English conversation clubs, presented at regional and international conferences, mentored educators, and delivered professional development that equips educators with practical, communicative teaching strategies.

Read more about the impact of English Language Programs participants from the South Atlantic Region at https://elprograms.org/freedom-250. 🇺🇸

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