Learn a Language - Online & in London
Over 30 modern and ancient world languages taught by expert tutors!
Here at City Lit, we offer over 30 different language courses catering to all levels, from beginners to advanced — with both online and classroom formats. Our classes range from European languages such as French, German, Italian and Spanish to Asian, African, and even Ancient and Classical languages. So what do you fancy learning? Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, Classical Greek, Old English or British Sign Language — take your pick!
Our part time courses are designed to fit around your schedule, you'll find a suitable language class for you whether you would like to attend in the evening, daytime, or on weekends. We also offer short, intensive and fast-track courses if you need to learn in a hurry, as well as one-day workshops and taster language lessons.
Beginner to advanced level courses
We teach mose languages at seven different levels and you can start anywhere from beginner to advanced. Our approach to learning is to teach you how to communicate effectively in real-life situations. We select content that is relevant to your needs. If you are a beginner, you will learn how to use the language as opposed to just repeating words and sentences as you would do with an app. We teach you to communicate rather than repeat.
Use our self-assessment tool to help you choose the right course for your level.
- City Lit gift vouchers - the perfect gift
Looking for that perfect present? Treat someone to the gift of learning with a course at City Lit. Available from £10, our gift vouchers can be used to book a place on any of our courses, from London walks and food tasting to museum visits, poetry and much more. Simply purchase your voucher and the recipient can choose from thousands of courses, at a time which suits them.From £10.00 - Spanish beginners: module 1Course start date: Fri 29 Sep 2023 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Óscar Salgado SuárezLearn to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.
Please note that this course is piloting a new book. Therefore, content will vary slightly between this course and other courses at the same level. Please note as well, the book WILL BE PROVIDED for the purpose of the piloting.
PLEASE NOTE - if students were to transfer to a course on a different day in term 2 or 3, they will need to purchase a different book (unless they transfer to LS124 and LS134).Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Spanish 3 upper: module 1Course start date: Fri 29 Sep 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amaia IbargüenFurther improve your Spanish in this lively class, taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills. You will also acquire a greater understanding of Spanish grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 3 lower' or equivalent. Based on Aula Internacional 3 Plus, (Difusión Publishers).Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Spanish 2 lower: module 1Course start date: Fri 29 Sep 2023 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amaia IbargüenImprove your elementary Spanish on this communicative course, taught in Spanish with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish beginners: module 3' or equivalent. Based on units 1-5 of 'Ele Actual A2 (libro del alumno)' and exercise book (SM Publishers).Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Cornish lower intermediate: module 1Course start date: Fri 29 Sep 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jo P'Rhys, Gary RetallickThis course will provide intermediate learners with a chance to consolidate their Cornish and sit the Grade 2 examination if they wish. Suitable for people who have completed one year of study.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Ancient Greek 4: module 1Course start date: Fri 29 Sep 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Elena VaccaSuitable if you have completed Ancient Greek 3 or have an equivalent knowledge. Further your knowledge of grammatical structures and vocabulary so that you can read more complex Ancient Greek prose.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - German 3 upper: module 1 Course start date: Fri 29 Sep 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna RiolandCome and improve your upper-intermediate German. Suitable if you have studied the language for at least four years (1.5 hours per week) or 2 years (3 hours per week). Based on Aspekte NEU B1+, 1. Teil.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Spanish 2 upper: module 1Course start date: Fri 29 Sep 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Óscar Salgado SuárezFurther improve your Spanish. The emphasis is on listening, speaking and acquiring greater understanding of Spanish grammar. Suitable if you have completed if have completed "Spanish 2 lower" or equivalent. Based on Aula Internacional 2 Plus (Difusión Publishers).Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - French beginners: module 1 Course start date: Fri 29 Sep 2023 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Estelle HélouinLearn French on this lively interactive course for beginners. The course will be taught in French, with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - French 2 lower: module 1Course start date: Fri 29 Sep 2023 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Estelle HélouinImprove your elementary French on this lively interactive course. The emphasis of the course will be on the developing your speaking and listening skills.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Modern Greek 3 lower: module 1Course start date: Fri 29 Sep 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Maria ContosSuitable if you have completed Modern Greek 2 upper or equivalent (3 years of Greek).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - French 5: reading groupCourse start date: Fri 29 Sep 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Nicole DalleCourse dates:
Term 1: 29/09/2023; 27/10/2023; 24/11/2023
Term 2: 19/01/2024; 16/02/2024; 15/03/2024
Term 3: 19/04/2024; 17/05/2024; 14/06/2024
Aimez-vous lire en français? Venez échanger vos impressions sur des romans sélectionnés par le groupe. Le premier livre à lire sera annoncé début Juillet.
Rendez-vous mensuels les Notez qu'il y a un autre reading group similaire, décalé d'une semaine tout au long de l'année, au cas où les dates vous convienndrez mieux. Entrez LF529 en haut à droite pour aller sur la page web. Notez cependant qu'il n'est pas possible d'assister aux 2 cours alternativement.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Cornish advanced: module 1
Course start date: Fri 29 Sep 2023Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jo P'RhysDevelop your advanced Cornish conversation and discussion.Suitable for anyone who has studied Cornish for several years and wants to improve their oral skills.
Over two years, the course prepares you for the 4th grade (final grade) of the Cornish Language Board examinations.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Japanese beginners intensive: module 1Course start date: Sat 30 Sep 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kiyomi UntenLearn to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills. Suitable for complete beginners.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Spanish 3 upper consolidationCourse start date: Sat 30 Sep 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amaia IbargüenFurther improve your Spanish in this lively class, taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills. You will also acquire a greater understanding of Spanish grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 3 upper' and you would like to revise/consolidate the content/grammar before continuing to level 4.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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