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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 a

mbassadors 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.

09/01/2026

Delaware educator Donna Bain Butler is helping legal professionals around the world communicate with greater confidence and precision. ⚖️

A Legal English instructor at Widener University Delaware Law School, Butler provides professional proficiency training to foreign-trained lawyers and has led projects across Nepal, the Philippines, and Eastern Europe. In Nepal, she trained federal prosecutors and government officials in practical communication strategies for legal and administrative work. In the Philippines, she partnered with the Philippine National Police to identify gaps in multilingual report writing, translation, and official correspondence, helping shape future English-language training for officers. In Latvia and Georgia, she led comparative-law workshops to strengthen legal English for educators and practitioners.

By combining applied linguistics with real-world legal communication, Butler is strengthening professional capacity, supporting international partnerships, and demonstrating how effective communication builds stronger institutions.

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

08/25/2026

Vermont educator Joe McVeigh has spent decades helping teachers grow—and his impact reaches classrooms around the world.

With over 40 years of experience as a TESOL educator and author, and , McVeigh has led teacher-training and curriculum development projects across Peru, Cambodia, Vietnam, and beyond. From delivering plenary addresses for hundreds of English educators to supporting curriculum design, assessment, and accreditation, his work equips teachers with practical strategies that strengthen English education long after the workshops end.

Whether mentoring educators in Vermont or collaborating with teachers across the globe, McVeigh continues to advance high-quality English teaching through partnership, innovation, and professional learning. 🍎

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

08/18/2026

Rhode Island educator Maureen Rooney has built a career helping students, teachers, and communities connect through the power of English.

A writing specialist at the University of Rhode Island and U.S. Department of State , Rooney has advanced English education in the Philippines, Taiwan, and Mexico—supporting Taiwan's bilingual education initiative, training K–12 teachers in Mexico, and leading community-based learning, faculty development, and American English programming in the Philippines.

Whether mentoring graduate writers in Rhode Island or collaborating with educators around the world, Rooney demonstrates how language learning strengthens communities, expands opportunity, and builds lasting international partnerships. 🇺🇸🌍

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

08/14/2026

Attention English Language Programs alumni!

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Help the American English YouTube channel reach 250,000 subscribers by 2026 in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. The channel features 900+ free videos for teachers and learners, including professional development webinars, teaching tips, cultural content, and classroom‑ready activities.

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Spread the word to your students, colleagues, and teaching networks. Let’s grow the AE community together.

08/11/2026

✍️🌍 From Mason, New Hampshire to classrooms in Ukraine and Uzbekistan, Nicole Decoteau is helping students find their voices through the power of language.

As Associate Professor and Director of ESOL, Composition, and First-Year Programs at New England College, she supports multilingual learners while advancing innovative approaches to writing and communication. As a U.S. Department of State , she connected students across borders—from guiding Ukrainian students to create a publishable American slang dictionary to helping Uzbek instructors incorporate student-centered learning and AI tools into academic writing.

By combining language, technology, and cross-cultural exchange, Decoteau is building confident communicators and strengthening global connections—one classroom at a time.

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

08/04/2026

From western Massachusetts to classrooms around the world, Peter Sokolowski has spent his career showing how the power of words can connect people. 📖🌎

Based in Easthampton, as Editor‑at‑Large at Merriam‑Webster, Sokolowski has helped shape how millions understand the English language through dictionaries, podcasts, media, and public outreach. As a U.S. Department of State , he has brought that expertise to educators across Brazil, Mexico, Hungary, Poland, and Egypt—including helping launch Egypt's first national English-language spelling bee, an initiative that strengthened English learning for millions of students.

Whether defining words at home or building English education abroad, Sokolowski demonstrates how language can open doors, spark curiosity, and strengthen global connections. 📚

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

07/31/2026

Over 12 weeks, Lori Cabrera led an English for Medical Professionals course in Niger, training 20 doctors and pharmacists in Niamey to strengthen their English for clinical settings and better serve English-speaking patients. 🩺💊📋 The course brought medical English to life through practical, high-impact communication skills designed for everyday hospital and patient interactions.

07/28/2026

Steve Schuit, an educator from Peaks Island, Maine—an 800-acre island just off Portland—brought together his experience in teaching, training, and international collaboration as an in Daugavpils, Latvia. During his fellowship, Schuit implemented professional development initiatives across the country and greater Baltics region, culminating with a regional “Road Show” series in Estonia and Lithuania, which brought together English teachers for hands-on workshops on student-centered methodology, critical thinking, and classroom engagement.

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

07/24/2026

Over six weeks, Patricia Mathews co-designed Togo’s first national English for Engineering Education curriculum for technical secondary schools in collaboration with ministry officials, inspectors, teacher trainers, and teachers. Focused on communication, collaboration, and problem-solving, the curriculum uses locally relevant engineering contexts like the Port of Lomé and national infrastructure projects to support meaningful, real-world English learning. ⚡⚙️

07/21/2026

Robert Emigh is a tenured professor at Norwalk Community College in Connecticut, where he has spent more than 25 years teaching ESL/EFL and preparing future English teachers. As an in Madagascar, Emigh organized a two-day academic festival between the University of Antananarivo and Norwalk Community College, featuring cross-cultural conversations, music, art, and poetry, for more than 150 participants live and over 1,500 viewers online. 🎭🎶 His work reflects how education can build bridges across distance—expanding understanding and strengthening global connection through shared learning. 🤝

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

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