The document summarizes the Technical English Program (TEP) established in Saint Petersburg, Russia to address the poor English skills and low IEEE membership in the region. The TEP is a free electrical engineering training program taught in English by Russian IEEE volunteers. It aims to increase IEEE membership by providing an English learning tool. The TEP has expanded to include general English courses, basic and advanced electrical engineering courses over 3 semesters, and guest lectures from international experts. It has helped grow IEEE membership and participation in the region.