ESL to Go

A woman sits with an ESL to Go student on a couch, setting up a laptop TLC’s ESL to Go program is an extension of the English as a Second Language classes, but specifically for refugees, approved asylees, and SIVs (special immigrant visa holders) who have been in the U.S. for less than 5 years. The program is grant-funded, so the classes are free for the students.

One of the top barriers that refugees face in attending ESL classes is often lack of transportation. So, the classes are also offered both on location and online to help meet the students’ needs.

ESL to Go Partners for Success

ESL to Go continues to be successful because of our commitment to community collaboration. We work closely with local resettlement agencies to collectively make English classes more accessible to their clients. We partner with local churches, refugee leaders, and community organizations. TLC also works with funders, including the Tennessee Office for Refugees, Dollar General Literacy Foundation, and the Memorial Foundation, to continue to provide high-quality English classes to the refugees in our community.

Want to know if you or someone you know qualifies for free ESL classes?
Contact ETG.languagecenter@tennessee.edu or call 615-741-7579.