Languages
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
Discover the benefits of learning a second language and find out what the top growing languages are at City Lit, and why there's never been a better time to learn them.
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.
Student stories
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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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Discover Welsh in a day
Course Date: Sun 20 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA chance to learn the basics of Welsh, including greetings, personal information and likes and dislikes. Find out about Welsh culture and the growth of the language: princes and archbishops speak it. Welsh Assembly ministers cannot survive without it, and the census shows that this ancient tongue is certainly not dying.Full fee: £39.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £39.00 -
French upper intermediate: revision and consolidation
Course Date: Tue 22 May 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: FRA - Fashion Retail AcademyRefresh your upper intermediate French in this intensive revision programme and improve your grammar, listening and speaking skills for further study. Assessment of level recommended. Suitable if you have completed 'French rusty A-level: module 1' or equivalent. Assessment of level recommended.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £73.00 -
Spanish for your holiday: beginners
Course Date: Thu 24 May 2018
Location on this date: FRA - Fashion Retail AcademySuitable for complete beginners. These intensive courses are ideal if you are thinking of travelling to a Spanish speaking country. Based on the tutor's own materials.Full fee: £169.00Senior fee: £169.00Concession: £103.00 -
Consolidate your lower intermediate French
Course Date: Thu 24 May 2018
Location on this date: EC EustonConsolidate further your lower intermediate French in this intensive communicative course. Assessment of level recommended.Full fee: £139.00Senior fee: £139.00Concession: £85.00 -
Spanish 3/4: grammar workshop - connecting words
Course Date: Sat 26 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetMejora tu comprensión de conectores en español a través de juegos, prácticas orales y actividades escritas. Este curso es ideal para estudiantes de Spanish 3 lower/upper o si te estás preparando para el examen A-level or DELE B1.Full fee: £39.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £39.00 -
Explore Perú
Course Date: Sat 26 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCome and discover unique aspects about this fascinating country, from the incredible history to culture and customs. This workshop focuses on three regions: the Coast (Lima, Arequipa, Trujillo), the highlands (Ayacucho, Cuzco, Puno) and the Jungle (Loreto, Ucayali, Madre de Dios).Full fee: £39.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £39.00 -
Spanish beginners: module 1B
Course Date: Thu 31 May 2018
Location on this date: EC EustonLearn to speak Spanish on this short course for near beginners. Suitable if you have completed module 1A (LS016) or if you have a very basic knowledge of the language (please check course outline for LS016 to see what you should know already).Full fee: £79.00Senior fee: £79.00Concession: £48.00 -
Elena Ferrante
Course Date: Thu 31 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetUna introduzione a questa/o misteriosa/o autore italiana/o del quale/della quale non conosciamo la vera identità.Full fee: £29.00Senior fee: £29.00Concession: £29.00 -
Japanese 1 fast track: module 2
Course Date: Sat 2 Jun 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetContinue learning to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills, as well as reading Hiragana. You can continue your studies by enrolling on LBJ01, Japanese 1 fast-track: module 3 in the summer.Full fee: £149.00Senior fee: £149.00Concession: £91.00 -
Reading in Gaelic
Course Date: Sun 3 Jun 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetEnjoy reading Scottish Gaelic for pleasure at any level, including beginners. Choose a book to borrow, or bring your own. We will look at overcoming barriers to Gaelic reading, accessing Gaelic books and good reading strategies, with support appropriate to your level. Most importantly, we will get some reading done!Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £99.00 -
Spanish: Sunday intensive for beginners
Course Date: Sun 3 Jun 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIntensive Spanish for complete beginners taught in Spanish with the emphasis on speaking and listening skills. Tutor's own material.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £179.00 -
Dalida : une chanteuse, une chanson, une vie
Course Date: Fri 8 Jun 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAvec Édith Piaf, Dalida est la chanteuse populaire française qui a le plus marqué le XXe siècle. Nait au Caire d’une famille italienne, elle arrive à Paris dans les années 50. Elle s’y façonne un répertoire regroupant environ 2 000 chansons interprétées en de nombreuses langues. Venez découvrir la femme et la star !Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £49.00Concession: £49.00 -
Tokyo: an introduction
Course Date: Fri 8 Jun 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetJoin this lively course and learn about this bustling capital that mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers and anime shops to cherry trees and temples. Open to all levels.Full fee: £39.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £39.00 -
Italian: Sunday intensive for beginners: module 2
Course Date: Sun 10 Jun 2018
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: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £179.00 -
French beginners: module 1
Course Date: Tue 12 Jun 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn French on these lively courses for beginners, taught in French with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills. Based on units 1-3 of 'The French Experience 1' (BBC, new edition).Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00