English as a Second Language

We are here to help you learn the English you need to succeed in college-level classes and beyond. Whether your English is at a lower level or you have more advanced English skills, the Nashville English classes are designed to teach you the academic vocabulary and language skills required in college classes.

Helping You Succeed

Nashville State Community College Profiles
Moussa Diouf
Nursing
I think my ESL teachers tell me everything I should expect…they teach me everything I need to know to be able to succeed in college. So everything they told me, I saw it.
Moussa Diouf is from Senegal, West Africa. After coming to the U.S. he worked at a warehouse. After taking Nashville State English as a Second Language classes and graduating, he is now a registered nurse.

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English as a Second Language Courses

3 credit hours each; recommendations based on English Language Placement Test


After students complete Level 4, they continue on to courses for their majors.

Level Listening and Speaking COURSES Reading COURSES Writing COURSES Grammar COURSES Other Classes

Level 4

Low Advanced

Listening & Speaking 4

(ESOL 0124)

Reading 4

(ESOL 0174)

Writing 4

(ESOL 0184)

Grammar 4

(ESOL 0154)

American College Experience

(ESOL 0163)
Take with any level

Level 3

High Intermediate

Listening & Speaking 3

(ESOL 0123)

Reading 3

(ESOL 0173)

Writing 3

(ESOL 0183)

Grammar 3

(ESOL 0153)

  

Level 2

Low Intermediate

Listening & Speaking 2

(ESOL 0122)

Reading 2

(ESOL 0172)

Writing 2

(ESOL 0182)

Grammar 2

(ESOL 0152)

  

Translated Brochures

 

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ESL FAQs

Curious to learn more about our program? Find answers to your questions. Reach out to us if you have any more.

You should apply for admission to Nashville State.

We recommend you take only one or two classes if you are working full-time. If you are working part-time, you will be able to handle more classes.

Financial Aid pays for unlimited ESOL classes if you qualify, and it will pay for up to 30 hours of learning support classes. Check with Financial Aid to apply for assistance. 

• Adults and family members who are non-native English speakers or who speak a language other than English at home
• International students who need more advanced English skills to succeed in college courses
• Temporary and permanent workers based in the U.S. who wish to improve their English skills or develop a better understanding of American culture

 

Classes are offered during the Fall, Spring and Summer academic terms. In-person classes are available during the day at the Southeast Campus, and virtual classes on Zoom are available at night.

You can take courses for college credit or non-credit purposes in-person or online. When you take a course for college credit, you receive a grade for the course based upon your class work and test scores. The course will help you prepare to earn a college degree, diploma, or certificate. Non-credit courses do not lead to a college degree, diploma or certificate. Students take non-credit courses for various personal reasons.

 

Cost depends on your residency status (in Tennessee or out-of-state) and how many classes you take. Each ESL course is 3 credit hours. See the cost per credit hour here.

Contact the ESL Office

Feel free to call, email, or stop by our office. We're here for you!

Location

Welcome Center
Southeast Campus

Hours

Monday-Friday
8 AM – 4:30 PM

Contact

ESOL@nscc.edu
615-246-6692