Languages Classes in London & Online
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. We offer languages classes in European, Asian, African, and even Ancient and Classical languages. So whatever you fancy learning — take your pick!
Read the Languages FAQs for more information about learning a language at City Lit.
Flexible part-time language classes
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 most 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.Full fee £10.00 - Spanish 3: one season, one painting: verano Course start date: Fri 19 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anna Riera MoraEn estos talleres dedicados a las cuatro estaciones vamos a activar nuestros sentidos: vista, oido, olfato y gusto. Ven a practicar tu español mientras intercambiamos las sugestiones, impresiones y sentimientos que nos evoca una musica, un color o una pintura.
Ideal for students who have done 3 or 4 years of Spanish, and are looking to practise more talking and listening skills, as well as develop their knowledge of art.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00 - Spanish 3/4: grammar workshop - prepositions Course start date: Sat 20 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Monica ToroConsolida los diferentes usos de las preposiciones, incluyendo la diferencia entre "por" y "para" a través de actividades escritas y orales. Este curso es ideal para estudiantes de Spanish 3 lower/upper o si te estás preparando para el A-level or DELE B1 exam.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00 - Bad Bunny ready: practice before the concert Course start date: Sat 20 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Natalia Fajardo IlajaDive into contemporary Latin culture while boosting your Spanish skills in this dynamic, music based course that will prepare you for the concerts of global phenomenon Bad Bunny. Whether you have your concert tickets or are simply interested in his music, no matter your level, you will develop a richer understanding of Puerto Rican Spanish and enjoy a fun, collaborative learning environment.
Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - Spanish 4/5: Al-Andalus: crucible of cultures in medieval Spain Course start date: Sat 20 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Inma Ridao CarliniEste curso analizará algunos aspectos históricos y culturales de este fascinante periodo que abarca desde el año 711 hasta 1609. Exploraremos las relaciones interculturales que se formaron entre las comunidades musulmana, cristiana y judía a medida que el carácter geográfico y político de al-Andalus se desarrollaba y cambiaba. También estudiaremos el legado de este periodo en la identidad nacional del pueblo español actual y las diferentes interpretaciones que se han ofrecido de la diversa y dinámica cultura de la España musulmana. Este curso es
para estudiantes con nivel intermedio avanzado de español (si has estudiado español al menos durante 5 años).Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - Japanese beginners: short introductionCourse start date: Mon 22 Jun 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Taeko HarveyGet a short introduction to the Japanese language and discover aspects of Japanese language culture in these online communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Translate a short story (French into English)Course start date: Mon 22 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Trista SelousEnjoy reading in French? Like translating? Come to join this short lively translation course to discuss the subtlety of the language.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Italian tasterCourse start date: Mon 22 Jun 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna GiuffriaGet a flavour of this beautiful language and begin to discover how it works. Learn some useful phrases and pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners and a chance to decide if learning Italian is something you might like to take further.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Elena Ferrante Course start date: Mon 22 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Veronica De FeliceElena Ferrante is the author of the Neapolitan novel series, whose global success has established her as one of the most powerful voices of contemporary world literature. Her identity, however, is still one of the greatest mysteries in modern literature. In this workshop we will explore why the novels have attracted such interest and passion and we will look at the various hypotheses advanced in the Italian and foreign press as to her real identity.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Arabic beginners: module 3Course start date: Tue 23 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alaa SonjoqLearn Arabic either in an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.
This course is for near beginners, taught in Arabic with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills. You should have completed Arabic beginners: module 2 or equivalent.
Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £80.00 - Modern Greek beginners: short introduction Course start date: Tue 23 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kleopatra LaskaridouGet a short introduction to the Modern Greek language and discover aspects of Greek language culture in these face-to-face communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.
Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - French 5: Juliette Greco: une chanteuse, une chanson, une vieCourse start date: Tue 23 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Pierre PorcheronJuliette Gréco, guidée par de l'audace et un talent exceptionnel, a mis sa voix au service d’auteurs légendaires tels que Jacques Brel, Jean-Paul Sartre, Louis Aragon… De Saint-Germain des Près en passant par les États-Unis où elle fait carrière au cinéma, elle incarne une œuvre qui n’a pas d’équivalent dans la Chanson Française. Venez découvrir une voix et carrière singulières.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - Spanish beginners: taster Course start date: Thu 25 Jun 2026 (and 13 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Analía ToloneGet a flavour of a new language and its basic sentence structure in this lively taster course. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fun introduction for complete beginners.
Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Italian 3/4: Le storie del meseCourse start date: Thu 25 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Selene GenovesiWant to improve your Italian or enhance your cultural knowledge but don't have the time to commit to a longer course? Le storie del mese are a series of monthly one-off classes in which you'll read a short story prior to the lesson and then have a chance to discuss it with a teacher and classmates, giving your views and learning more about the writer and their time.
Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00 - Spanish 4/5 Ibiza: la cara oculta de la Isla Mágica Course start date: Sat 27 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vanesa GuzmanRedescubre la isla de Ibiza en este curso que te hará conocer su lado más oculto, fuera de su imagen de isla de fiesta y de la Jet set. En este curso que te prepara para el verano, aprenderás más sobre los aspectos culturales menos conocidos de una de las islas más famosas del mundo; y tal vez te ayudará a mirarla con ojos nuevos.
Este curso es para estudiantes con nivel avanzado de español (si has estudiado español al menos durante 5 años).
This course will be delivered online in Spanish. It is open to students with an advanced level of Spanish and native speakers. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in the course details for more information.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00
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