Group Language Classes
The 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
| SUMMER 2025 | FALL 2025 | WINTER 2026 | SPRING 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGISTRATION OPENS | June 2, 2025 | Aug. 25, 2025 | Dec. 2, 2025 | March 2, 2026 |
| LAST DAY FOR EARLY REGISTRATION Discount (-$) | June 23, 2025 | Sept. 15, 2025 | Jan. 5, 2026 | March 30, 2026 |
| TERM BEGINS | Week of July 7, 2025 | Week of Sept. 29, 2025 | Week of Jan. 19, 2026 | Week of April 13, 2026 |
| Classes Do Not Meet On | Sept. 1, 2025 | Oct. 31 and week of Nov. 24-28 | Jan. 19, 2025 | May 25, 2026 |
| TERM ENDS | Week of Sept. 1, 2025 (Sept. 8 for Monday classes) | Week of Dec. 1, 2025 (Dec. 12 for Friday classes) | Week of March 16, 2026 (March 23 for Monday classes) | Week of June 11, 2026 (June 15 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.
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.