TESL / TESOL Certification in Nashville, TN

Tennessee Foreign Language Institute, Nashville:
Learn to teach English as a second language. Gain knowledge and skills to help you get a career in teaching overseas or locally. Tennessee Foreign Language Institute (TFLI) is located in Nashville, TN, in a thriving, multicultural community, and the "Athens of the South". We provide TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) courses for both native and non-native English speakers. TFLI has the unique privilege of serving this community, holding the distinction as the only state-supported language institution in the US. We have offered training in over 100 world languages since 1987.

TESL Certification Course:
This 150-hour program includes training in the fundamentals of Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), with the purpose of preparing its graduates to teach ESL in a variety of classroom settings

- 150-hour Course
- Priceless Experience, Affordable Education
- No Previous Teaching Experience Required
- Hands-on Training
- Techniques can also be modified and used by teachers of other languages
- Scheduled for Working Professionals
- Conveniently located in Nashville
- Small Class Size
- Highly Trained Dynamic Instructors
- Limitless Job Opportunities Locally and Abroad
- Internationally Recognized Teaching Certification
- Up-to-date Teaching Methodology, Approaches, and Techniques

The course combines training with community. At the end of the 150-hour training, student TESL teachers give affordable instruction to non-native adult speakers in Nashville's community. The training program has served thousands of adults in local community centers schools and institutes, as well as parents of children attending public schools. TESL graduates have been employed locally in private schools, community centers, community colleges, and language institutes. Many graduates have become ESL teachers in other states and in other countries.

TESL for Non-native Speakers of English:
The 150-hour Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate Program is based on the same methodology, but is adapted to suit non-native speakers of English who would like to begin or continue a career in teaching English in their home country. Concepts and approaches may also be applied to foreign language teaching.