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

SUMMER 2025FALL 2025WINTER 2026SPRING 2026
REGISTRATION OPENSJune 2, 2025Aug. 25, 2025Dec. 2, 2025March 2, 2026
LAST DAY FOR EARLY REGISTRATION
Discount (-$)
June 23, 2025Sept. 15, 2025Jan. 5, 2026March 30, 2026
TERM BEGINSWeek of July 7, 2025Week of Sept. 29, 2025Week of Jan. 19, 2026Week of April 13, 2026
Classes Do Not Meet OnSept. 1, 2025Oct. 31 and week of Nov. 24-28Jan. 19, 2025May 25, 2026
TERM ENDSWeek 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.