Find English Classes Near You
There are multiple English Language classes available throughout Metro Knoxville and Oak Ridge. Several church-based programs teach from the same books as the government programs to ensure students' preparation for the GED/HiSet test; others teach life skills, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation; while others are more conversational in nature and several use the Bible as their text (Bible-based program). Links are provided for information to locate the class that's right for you.
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East & South Knoxville
Hamblin, Sevier & Blount Counties
East Knoxville
First Baptist Church,
Strawberry Plains
3100 W. Old A.J. Highway
Strawberry Plains, 37871
Classes begin Aug 25.
For Adults & High Schoolers
Wed: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Childcare: provided for K-5th gr
Registration: Sat, Aug 15
For more info, call Sharon Cate (865) 621-1605.
South Knoxville
Montgomery Village Baptist Center
4601 Joe Lewis Rd, 37920
9 month program: Sept - May
Language & Life Skills Program
Mask required for all classes.
Beginner – Advanced
Classes begin Sept. 4.
Fri: 9:30 - 11:30am
Cost: Free
Childcare: provided
Transportation: not provided
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For more info, call Dana at 865-865-310-7117 or email dav7117@gmail.com.
Bridge Church
Classes are temporarily suspended due to rising COVID-19 numbers.
For more info, call 865-888-6823.
Hamblen County
HOLA
Sevier County
Sevier County Adult High School
Blount County
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
3736 Tuckaleechee Pike
Maryville, TN
Registration August 11, 6:30 pm
Classes Wed: 6:30-8:00 pm
Childcare: provided
For more info, email
Classes will follow the Blount County Schools calendar for weather cancelations and fall break.
First Baptist Church of Maryville
202 West Lamar Alexander Pkwy
Maryville, TN
Mon & Wed: 9 a.m. - noon
Cost: Free
Childcare: not provided
Transportation: not provided
For more info, call Caroline Milne
at 865-981-5358 or email
caroline.milne@tcatknoxville.edu
Central & North Knoxville
Central Knoxville
Central Bearden Church
6300 Deane Hill Dr, 37919
Classes begin Oct 8.
Proof of COVID vaccination required.
Fri: 9:30 - 11:00am
Cost: $25
Childcare: Provided
Registration: Thurs & Fri, Sept 30 & Oct 1, 9:30 - 11 am
Click Here for directions
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Note: This program follows Knox County Schools schedule.
For more info, call (865) 588-0586 or go to cbcbearden.org.
Conversational English for Intermediate/Advanced Speakers
Online only (Zoom).
Classes begin Sept. 14.
Tues: 10 am - noon
For more info, email
Centro Hispano de East Tennessee
Downtown Riverside
850 Volunteer Lane, 37915
Click Here for directions
For more info, click Here, call 865-522-0052, or email info@centrohispanoTN.org
Upper Intermediate English Class
Downtown Riverside
850 Volunteer Lane, 37915
Classes begin Sept. 22.
Proof of COVID vaccination required.
Will switch to Zoom if necessary.
Engaging thematic lessons target reading comprehension, grammar/writing, speaking and listening skills
Grammar/Reading assessment required for enrollment
Cost: Free
Childcare: not provided
For more info, call Dee at 865-257-2984 or email
Access Cultural Diversity
All classes online.
September - December - 16 weeks
Tues: 9:30 - 11:00am
or Sat: 9:30 - 11:00am
Students should have access to:
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Computer/ Cell phone
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Wi-fi connectivity
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Email address
Cost: $30/semester (financial assistance available)
To register, email knox2150@yahoo.com or call Chester at 865-335-9329.
North Knoxville:
Beaver Dam Baptist Church
4328 E Emory Rd, 37938
9 Month Program- Aug - May
Language & Life Skills program
Not accepting any new students this fall.
Beginner - Advanced
Thurs: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cost: FREE
Childcare: not available
Click Here for directions
For more information: esl@bdbc.org
Buffat Heights Baptist Church
2800 Mill Rd, 37924
12 Month Program
Language & Life Skills program
Meeting via Zoom only.
Beginner - Advanced
Sun: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cost: Free
Childcare: provided
Email info@buffatheights.org for Zoom link.
Click Here for directions.
Call or text 865-524-1204 for more information
Center for English & Assimilation
West Lonsdale Baptist Church
2720 Dayton St, 37921
12 month program
Language & Life Skills program
Morning Classes:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs
9:30–11:30am
In person: Tues & Thurs 9:30-11:30am (Class size is very limited.)
Childcare: provided.
Transportation: provided.
Evening Classes:
Tues & Thurs
6:00-8:00pm
Childcare: not provided
Transportation: not provided
Click Here for directions.
For more info and to register, text (865) 776-4251.
Iglesias de Dios de la Profecia
4123 Buffat Mill Road
Knoxville, TN 37914
Mon & Thurs
6:30 -8:00 pm
Childcare: provided
For more info and to register, text (865) 776-4251
Hope Fellowship Church
2909 N. Broadway, 37917
Language & Life Skills
No classes at this time.
Tues: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cost: FREE
Children's Program: provided
Click Here for directions
For information: Call 423-312-2177 or email
outreach@hopefellowshipknox.com
Village Church Women's Group
1705 Merchant Dr, 37912
9 month program: Sept - May
ESL and crafting
Classes for Women Only
Classes start Sept. 8.
Wed: 9:00 - 11:00am
Cost: Free
For more info, email choodmk@gmail.com.
If Knox County Schools are delayed or closed; morning classes will be cancelled for that day.
Temple Baptist Church,
Curtis Hudson Building
1700 W Beaver Creek Dr, 37849
12 month program
Conversation & Bible Integration Classes
Beginner - Advanced
Sun: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
This class meets in person.
Cost: textbook only
Childcare: not provided
To register: email
pollie.deeringer@thecrowncollege.edu
Evening Classes: none
Online Class: none
Wallace Memorial Baptist Church
701 Merchant Dr, 37912
Classes to learn English for Arabic speakers
Wed: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Cost: $5
Childcare: provided
Click Here for directions
For more info, call (865) 283-1136 between 11:00am - 6:00 pm
West Knoxville
Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church
9132 Kingston Pike, 37923
8 month program: Sept - April
Conversational English Program
Beginner - Advanced
In-person class: Thurs. 9:30 - 11:30am
Online Zoom: Thurs: 7:00 - 8:30pm
Cost: Free
Click Here for directions.
Register Online by Clicking Here
For more info, contact Bob and Laura: eslknoxville@gmail.com or
865-471-8503
Morning ESL Stories of Jesus
Thurs. 11:30 am
ESL Book Club via Zoom
Intermediate-Advanced
Fri. 10:00am
If you need help setting up Zoom on your computer or smartphone, please contact Bob at the above number.
Fellowship Church
8000 Middlebrook Pike, 37923
10 month program: Aug - May
Language & Life Skills Program
Classes begin Aug 17.
High Beginner class
Advanced/Conversation class
Tues: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Cost: $8
Childcare: Not provided.
Transportation: Not provided.
Click Here for more information.
Registration required.
For more info, text Patti at 865-776-5747 or email pms3cr@gmail.com.
Conversational Spanish Classes
Classes begin August 19.
Classes online via Zoom.
Thurs: 6:30 pm-8:30pm
Cost: Free
Childcare: Not provided
Click Here for directions.
For more info, call Benito at 965-776-3563 or email blopez@fellowshipknox.org.
Grace Lutheran Church
9076 Middlebrook Pike, 37923
Bible-based Program
No classes at this time.
Beginner- Advanced
Thurs: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Cost: Free
Childcare: provided
Click Here to register or Call 865-282-1058
Knoxville International Church
1539 Downtown West Blvd
Language & Life Skills program
12-months, Bible-based
No classes at this time.
Sun: 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Childcare: provided
Click Here for directions or
Transportation: 865-368-9711
For more information: email aknoxvilleinternationalchurch@gmail.com or see website at
knoxvilleinternationalchurch.net/
English Language Coffee House
Monthly Conversation Group
No meetings at this time.
4th Thursday of each month
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Childcare: provided
For more information: Call 865-368-9711 or email aknoxvilleinternationalchurch@gmail.com or see website at
knoxvilleinternationalchurch.net/
Muslim Community of Knoxville
YMCA 400 Winston Rd, 37909
12 month program
Language & Citizenship Prep
No classes at this time.
Beginner - Advanced
Childcare: Provided
Transportation: Provided
For more info: 865-306-8556
Providence Church
1432 Lovell Rd, 37932
9 month program: Sept - May
Classes begin Sept 13.
Registration: Aug 30, 6:30-7:30 pm
All classes in person combine with online.
Language & Life Skills program
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Mon: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Click Here for directions.
Transportation: not available.
Childcare: not available.
Cost: free.
Click Here for more information or call 865-691-3000.
Register by emailing gap@providencechurch.com
The Pines Apartments
1233 Francis Rd, 37909
10 month program: Aug - May
No Classes on site this semester.
To work with a teacher 1-on-1, join KIN's LaMP program by calling Jani 865-235-14766 or emailing info@kin-connect.org.
Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church
400 Everett Rd, 37934
No classes until church reopens.
Beginner - Advanced
Tues: 6:30pm - 8:30p Cost: Free
Childcare: Not available
Click Here for directions
Call 865-966-9040
West Park Baptist Church
8833 Middlebrook Pike, 37923
Classes start Aug 17
7 Levels: Beginner - Advanced
Tues: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cost: $25/year
Childcare: no
For more information and to register, call 865-690-0031 or email esl@westparkbaptist.org.
Note: If Knox County Schools are closed due to weather; classes will be cancelled for that day.
West Park English Conversation Cafe
Come make friends and improve your English!
Thurs: 6:30 - 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Childcare: Not available
Transportation: Not available
For more info: email esl@westparkbaptist.org.
Oak Ridge & Loudon County
Oak Ridge
Grace Lutheran Church of Oak Ridge
131 W Gettysburg Ave, 37830
12-month program
Language & Life Skills Program
MORNING CLASSES
beginner: Mon-Thurs 9:30 - 11:30 am
intermediate:
Wed & Thurs 9:00 - 11:00am
EVENING CLASSES
Intermediate
Tues: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Wed: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: Free
Childcare: not provided
Homework Tutoring: not provided
Click Here for directions.
For info, call 865-483-3787 or
email office@graceor.org.
Note: If Oak Ridge Schools are closed or delayed due to weather; classes at Grace Lutheran will be cancelled for that day.
Oak Ridge Central Baptist Church
130 Providence Rd, 37830
12 month program
Conversational Program
No classes until Fall 2021.
Wed: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Childcare: provided
Free dinner at 4:45pm
Click Here for directions
For more information: Call
865-483-7495 or 724-877-3087 or email info@orcbc.org
Loudon County
First Presbyterian Church
364 Martel Rd, Lenoir City, 37772
Language & Life Skills Program
ESL classes will begin in October.
Evening Classes:
Beginning - Intermediate
Tues & Thurs: 6:30pm-9:30pm Cost: Free
Childcare: Not provided.
Click here for directions
Call Alfonso Marquez 865-770-0888 or email amarquez61@bellsouth.net.
Currently also offering HiSET and citizenship classes.