Language classes, training and services for Tennessee and beyond.
The Tennessee Language Center offers language learning, teaching and services for the public, businesses and government. We can help you learn a new language, communicate better with your professional community, advance your career and more.
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Deadline Extended for Spanish for Medical Personnel
Our Spanish for Medical Personnel course equips doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals with essential Spanish language skills and cultural competencies needed to provide high-quality care. Classes will begin Sept. 7.
Registration is Open for Fall World Languages Term
TLC offers 11 world languages in a mix of online and in-person classes for beginners to advanced learners. Whether you're learning for travel, work, family, or simply the joy of connecting with another culture, there’s a class for you.
Tennessee Language Center to Host Official Japanese Kanji Proficiency Test
Think you’ve mastered kanji? Now you can prove it. TLC is offering the official Japan Kanji Aptitude Test (Kanji Kentei, or Kanken) in Nashville on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. The deadline to register is Sept. 6.
