Volunteer State offers a complete English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program of high beginning to advanced courses in reading, writing, grammar, and conversation whether you want to learn English for yourself, a current job, or to prepare for a college degree. Our college also serves international students who want to attend college with a Language Training VISA as recognized through the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). We offer a free placement test to help identify the best levels and classes you would benefit from the most which are accessible at our Gallatin, Springfield, and Cookeville Campuses.
How to Apply
- Talk with an ESOL Advisor
- Apply to the college and complete the admissions packet
- Complete free English language placement test (Michigan Test)
- Register
Meet the ESOL Advising Team
Karen Hutson
ESOL Coordinator &
Associate Professor of Reading
Steinhauer-Rogan-Black 335
615.230.3383
Karen.hutson@volstate.edu
Pedro Martinez
ESOL Advisor
Ramer 141 F
615.230.3237
Pedro.martinez@volstate.edu
Duane Berry
(F-1 VISA Student Advisor)
Ramer 122 B
615.230.3743
Duane.berry@volstate.edu
Terry Bubb
Director of Advising
Ramer 141 C
615.230.3398
Terry.bubb@volstate.edu
Preview Courses Offered in Vol State’s ESOL Program
- ESOL 0121 - Conversation 1
- ESOL 0122 - Conversation 2
- ESOL 0123 - Conversation 3
- ESOL 0124 - Conversation 4
- ESOL 0131 - Literacy 1
- ESOL 0132 - Literacy 2
- ESOL 0151 - Grammar 1
- ESOL 0152 - Grammar 2
- ESOL 0153 - Grammar 3
- ESOL 0154 - Grammar 4
- ESOL 0161 - Navigating U.S. Culture
- ESOL 0173 - Reading 3
- ESOL 0174 - Reading 4
- ESOL 0180 - Supplemental Writing for the ESOL Student
- ESOL 0183 - Writing 3
- ESOL 0184 - Writing 4
- ESOL 0192 - Navigating the Computer
Other Helpful Catalog Information for International and ESOL Students
Admission of International Students
Send other international questions to: international@volstate.edu
