Group Language Classes

A graphic with a navy background and blue, yellow and orange accents that lists the languages taught in white letteringThe Tennessee Language Center (TLC), an agency of the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service, offers affordable, small group classes in some of the most popular world languages.

• 9-week courses (2 hours per week)

• 4 terms per year: Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall (See schedule below)

• Multiple skill levels

• Classes average 3-6 students (max of 12)

• Ages 16+

• Taught both in-person in TLC’s classrooms (convenient downtown and South Nashville locations) and online

CLASS CALENDAR

FALL 2024WINTER 2025SPRING 2025SUMMER 2025
REGISTRATION OPENSAug. 26, 2024Dec. 2, 2024March 3, 2025June 2, 2025
LAST DAY FOR EARLY REGISTRATION
Discount (-$)
Sept. 16, 2024Jan. 3, 2025March 31, 2025June 23, 2025
TERM BEGINSWeek of Sept. 30, 2024 Week of Jan. 20, 2025Week of April 14, 2025Week of July 7, 2025
Classes Do Not Meet OnOct. 31 & Week of Nov. 25-29 Jan. 20, 2025April 18 and May 26, 2025Sept. 1, 2025
TERM ENDSWeek of Dec. 2, 2024 (Dec. 12 for Thursday classes)Week of March 17, 2025 (March 24 for Monday classes)Week of June 9, 2025 (June 16 for Monday classes & June 20 for Friday classes) Week of Sept. 1, 2025 (Sept. 8 for Monday classes)
We offer both online and in-person classes. All current Covid protocols will be followed for in-person classes. 
Learners will have 24/7 access to a cloud-based learning management system that is accessible and easy to use, and includes: course content, links to additional learning tools/resources, and direct communication with instructors.