Learn a Language at City Lit in London
We offer language courses at all levels and over 27 different languages here at City Lit. Whether you would like to attend part-time evening, daytime or weekend language classes, our highly popular language courses offer the widest choice in London. Classes range from French, German, Italian and Spanish to Japanese, Korean and Arabic. Most language lessons are taught at seven different levels and you can start anywhere from beginner to advanced. We offer short courses, intensive and fast-track if you need to learn in a hurry, as well as one-day workshops and tasters. Not sure what level you are? Use our self-assessment tool
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Got a question about our courses? Call us on 020 7492 2644 or email languages@citylit.ac.uk.
If you are looking for language courses on behalf of your organisation, email us on languagetraining@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2640 for more information and to see how we can help.
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Spanish A-Level and GCSE 2019
Spanish A-level
A demanding course preparing you for the A-level exam in one year. You will need to have studied Spanish for about four years or have an equivalent level to join this course (B2). At the end of this course you will sit an exam and, if successful, will gain a nationally recognised qualification. Exam costs are included in the fee and are not refundable. An interview and a test are required before enrolling. Please send an email to languages@citylit.ac.uk or call the Languages department 020 7492 2644 to arrange your interview.
Examination board: Edexcel
Interview dates: Tuesday 9th July 2019, 17.00-20.00 and Tuesday 10th September 2019, 17.00-20.00
Term dates: 24 Sept 2019 – 26 May 2020 (provisional)
Spanish GCSE
This course aims to prepare students for the GCSE examination higher tier and to consolidate and extend their existing skills in Spanish. At the end of this course you will sit an exam and, if successful, will gain a nationally recognised qualification. Exam costs are included in the fee and are not refundable. An interview and a test are required before enrolling. Please send an email to languages@citylit.ac.uk or call the Languages department 020 7492 2644 to arrange your interview.
Examination board: Edexcel
Interview dates: Thursday 4th July 2019, 17.15-20.15 and Thursday 12 September 2019, 17.00-20.00
Term dates: 26 Sept 2019 - 21 May 2020 (provisional)
Some of our courses take place at our main building in Covent Garden, and some in Euston. Please check the course webpage for location details.
Get in touch on 020 7831 7831 Monday-Friday between 10am-5pm.
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Una stagione con Dante: Purgatorio
Course Date: Wed 20 Feb 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetVedremo come i dannati vengono rappresentati dal poeta. Parleremo della condizione politica del tempo e leggeremo un estratto dal Canto VI dove emerge la rappresentazione dell’Italia.Full fee: £29.00Senior fee: £29.00Concession: £29.00 -
Japanese festivals
Course Date: Fri 22 Feb 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetJapan is a land of many festivals. Some have religious significance and others celebrate the seasons. You will be introduced to what the Japanese people celebrate and how they go about it! You will make some paper crafts relating to the celebration as well as gaining the cultural knowledge.Full fee: £39.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £39.00 -
Sanskrit: an introduction for absolute beginners at the British Museum
Course Date: Fri 22 Feb 2019
Location on this date: The British MuseumThis four-week course, presented in partnership between the British Museum and City Lit, uses British Museum objects related to ancient South Asia to provide a foundation in the sacred language of Sanskrit. The class will be held in the Studio, Clore Education Centre, at the British Museum.Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £103.00Concession: £79.00 -
Japanese: writing for beginners part 1
Course Date: Sat 23 Feb 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCome and improve your knowledge of the basic Japanese writing system, Hiragana and Katakana. Suitable if you are studying Japanese at level 1.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £49.00Concession: £49.00 -
French: Sunday intensive for beginners
Course Date: Sun 24 Feb 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCome to join this lively short course for beginners.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £199.00 -
Italian: Sunday intensive for beginners: module 2
Course Date: Sun 24 Feb 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetContinue learning to speak Italian on this communicative course for near beginners, with the emphasis on the practical use of Italian and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version). Suggested progression route: Italian 1 module 3.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £189.00Concession: £189.00 -
French upper intermediate: revision and consolidation
Course Date: Tue 26 Feb 2019
Location on this date: EC EustonRefresh your upper intermediate French in this intensive revision programme and improve your grammar, listening and speaking skills for further study such as A-level and Delf B2. Each course covers different topics. Assessment of level recommended.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
German beginners intensive: module 1
Course Date: Wed 27 Feb 2019
Location on this date: EC EustonSuitable for complete beginners. The emphasis is on the practical use of German and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on chapters 1-4 of Willkommen (Hodder Arnold).Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
French 1 intensive: module 1B
Course Date: Thu 28 Feb 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: EC EustonContinue learning French on this lively course for near beginners, taught in French with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.Suitable if you have completed French beginners: module 1 or 1A or have studied French for a term recently.
Note: The fees includes all teaching materials.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £189.00Concession: £115.00 -
Latin for absolute beginners: module 2B
Course Date: Fri 1 Mar 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetContinue to study the elementary structure of Latin. Based on the new edition of the Reading Latin (Cambridge University Press: 2016, 2 vols).Full fee: £89.00Senior fee: £71.00Concession: £54.00 -
The music of Brazil: from samba through bossa nova
Course Date: Sat 2 Mar 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDiscover the rich cultural and geographical diversity which have influenced Brazilian popular music and learn about the wide variety of Brazil's musical styles both past and present.In English with some Portuguese.Full fee: £39.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £39.00 -
Explore el País Vasco
Course Date: Sat 2 Mar 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCome and discover unique aspects about this fascinating region in northern Spain and southern France. From modern cities, quaint villages and green landscapes to world class cuisine and Spain’s best wine region – the Basque Country has something for everyone.Full fee: £39.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £39.00 -
French 3/4: improve your pronunciation
Course Date: Sun 3 Mar 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetHaving difficulties pronouncing your French ‘r’s and ‘u’s? Practise some difficult sounds on this lively course and impress your French friends!
To find out about our great discounts on our French workshops, please visit our - French workshops and short course bundles page.
.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £49.00Concession: £49.00 -
Spanish beginners: module 1B
Course Date: Tue 5 Mar 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: EC EustonLearn to speak Spanish on this short course for near beginners. Suitable if you have completed module 1A (LS107) or if you have a very basic knowledge of the language (please check course outline for LS107 to see what you should know already).Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £60.00
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