An agency dedicated to quality language instruction in English and 50 world languages, translation & interpretation services, and professional development.

Joined March 2014
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It’s #TeacherTuesday! Meet Japanese Instructor Minae Hayashi. Her students say she "is a very kind and engaging instructor." We’re grateful for passionate educators like Minae who help our students gain confidence, connection, and cultural understanding every day.
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Congratulations to the 35 participants in our June Court Interpreter Workshop! 🎉 This cohort includes Haitian Creole, Arabic, and Hindi/Gujarati interpreters. We're excited to see strong interest in supporting language access and serving our court system.
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Spanish student Celeste has this to say: "This class was fantastic.... The online class provided me with exactly the jumping off point I needed." Check out our class catalog to find the perfect fit for you: languagecenter.matrixlms.com…
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Congratulations to our Director of Marketing & Communications, Missy Pankake, on celebrating five years with the Tennessee Language Center and the University of Tennessee!
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It’s #TeacherTuesday! Meet Spanish Instructor Jorge Luna. His students say he is "patient, kind, fun, and very knowledgeable."
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Brazil is Latin America's largest economy—but success there requires more than translation. Learn the cultural norms, business etiquette, market trends, and foundational Portuguese skills that can help you build business relationships. Register today: languagecenter.matrixlms.com…
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Don't miss the TLC Scoop! Check out the May edition of our 'Salsa' e-newsletter. Email linkhttps://conta.cc/4f4xgmZ
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TLC's Director of World Languages, Dr. C. Brian Barnett, and Spanish Instructor Maya Campbell, recently got to experience a holodeck that is being used as a resource for language teaching at the Language Resource Center at the University of Tennessee.
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Our 4-Day Spanish Intensive condenses 9 weeks of Beginner 1 into just four interactive class sessions. ✅ Hybrid format: attend in Nashville or join on Zoom. ✅ Eligible for Beginner 2 after completion 📅 June 23-26 ⏰ 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 🗓 Register: languagecenter.matrixlms.com…
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Registration for our world languages summer term opens today! Classes will begin the week of July 6, 2026. If you register by June 22, you will receive 10% off. Check out our class catalog for more information or to register: languagecenter.matrixlms.com…
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TLC Executive Director Eric Amos and Business Manager Amanda Shappard recently attended the CUPSO conference in Alaska, joining public service leaders from across the country to explore leadership, communication, community engagement, and emerging technologies in public service.
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🎉 Congrats to the 8 interpreters who completed TLC’s Medical Interpretation Training Course! This cohort included interpreters working in Spanish-English and Pohnpeian, helping bridge language gaps in healthcare and improve patient access to care.
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It’s #TeacherTuesday! Meet Portuguese Instructor Simone Cavalcante. Her students say she "patient and gives feedback in a really positive, constructive way."
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The Tennessee Language Center will be closed on Monday, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day.
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TLC provided Spanish and Arabic interpretation services for Valor’s High School Graduation at Gaylord Opryland on May 17, helping families fully participate in this special milestone. Thanks to interpreters Omaira Rivera Stinson, Gabriela Bohorquez Boscan and Azad Saleem! 💙
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Congratulations to our most recent graduates of our Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) course! Our summer cohort started this week. Our Fall cohort will begin in late August. Check out tlc.tennessee.edu/tesl for more information.
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It’s #TeacherTuesday! Meet Japanese Instructor Noriko Harasawa. Her students say she "combines structure, encouragement, and great teaching strategies."
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Irma from TLC's English Programs represented us at the Nashville Public Library’s Adult Education Spring Symposium to collaborate with educators, literacy advocates, and community partners working to expand access to adult education and language services across Tennessee.
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You may or may not know that since 2018, TLC has been part of the University of Tennessee's Institute for Public Service (IPS). The UT System recently announced a new organizational structure taking effect Oct. 1, 2026. Read more: ips.tennessee.edu/article/un…
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It’s #TeacherTuesday! Meet Spanish Instructor Julia I. Fernandez Rodriguez. What students say: "She truly has a kind heart and has a passion for teaching! She has made this experience so enjoyable and has inspired me to continue learning the language."
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