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Many language courses and apps focus on memorising vocabulary through repetition. At City Lit, we focus on real communication. Our courses are based on Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), a proven method that prioritises speaking, listening, and Read More-
Spanish beginners: tasterGet 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 £19.00Out of stock - Japanese beginners: short introductionGet 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 £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00Out of stock
- French beginners: taster
Get a flavour of French and its basic sentence structure. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners and those who might like to take it further.
Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00Out of stock - Chinese beginners: short introduction
Learn Chinese either in an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.
Get a short introduction to the Chinese language and discover aspects of Chinese language culture in these live online communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.
Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00Out of stock - Italian tasterGet 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 £19.00Out of stock
- Spanish 2 lower taster
Come and discover what an elementary Spanish class feels like.
This course is suitable if you have studied Spanish for 1 year recently.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00Out of stock - French 2 lower: tasterGet a flavour of what an elementary French class feels like. A fascinating taster course!Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00Out of stock
- Korean beginners: holiday kit
Make the most of your holidays in Korea with this face to face short, intensive course. Choose either in-person classes in central London or live online classes. This Holiday Kit will provide you with all the language you need to communicate in the most common holiday situations & have a friendly chat with the locals!
Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00Out of stock - Spanish 4 taster
Come and discover what an advanced Spanish class feels like.
This course is suitable if you have studied Spanish for about 4-5 years recently.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00Out of stock - French 3 upper: tasterCome and discover what an upper intermediate French class feels like.
This course is suitable if you have studied French for 4-5 years recently or have done an A-level some time ago.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00Out of stock
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Frequently Asked Questions
What languages can I learn at City Lit?
You can study over 30 languages, including popular modern languages such as Spanish, French and Italian, as well as ancient and less commonly taught languages.Are the language courses suitable for beginners?
Yes, City Lit offers language courses for all levels, including complete beginners. You can start with no prior knowledge and progress at your own pace.Do you offer online language classes?
Yes, many courses are available online as well as in London, so you can choose the format that suits you best.How are City Lit language courses taught?
Courses are taught by expert tutors in-person or live online using Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), which focuses on real-life communication, interaction, and practical language skills.How do I choose the right language level?
You can use the City Lit self-assessment tool to identify the most suitable level based on your current knowledge and experience.
511 courses available
- City Lit gift vouchers - the perfect giftLooking 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
- Italian 3: lingua e cultura
An ideal chance to put your Italian into practice discussing Italian culture and practise your language skills. We'll talk about food, art, music and other topics of interest to the class.
Please note that this course takes place once every two weeks for a total of five lessons.
Keeley Street
Fri 9 Oct 2026Flavia D'AngelantonioFull fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - German for art lovers (intermediate and advanced)
This is an upper intermediate to advanced online German course discovering and discussing German art.
Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Chinese 2: reading groupIf you want to have the chance to read Chinese characters, expand your vocabulary, improve your pronunciation, and strengthen your reading comprehension level, please join us on this lively online course to practise your reading. Suitable for people who have learned Chinese for at least 1 year and have learned to read Chinese characters.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
- French: Sing for happiness
Let’s sing in French with a smile! Combine your love of singing with the French language in this fun workshop where together we will sing simple songs in French. Open to everyone willing to have a go, you do not need to speak French.
This session is part of the 2026 Mental Wealth Festival hosted by City Lit and partners.
Keeley Street
Sat 10 Oct 2026Estelle HélouinFull fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £5.00 - French beginners: module 1
Join this engaging beginner’s French course designed to boost your confidence from day one. Classes are conducted in French, with a strong focus on developing practical speaking and listening skills.
Did you know that we offer support sessions for beginner students over the term? More information is available in the how will I be taught section below.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - French 2 lower: module 1
Improve your elementary French on this lively, interactive course, with a strong emphasis on developing speaking and listening skills. Speaking activities include short guided conversations, role‑plays in everyday situations (such as cafés, shops, and travel), describing personal experiences, and simple group discussions. Learners are encouraged to practise speaking regularly in a supportive and engaging environment.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - German advancedVertiefen Sie Ihre Deutschkenntnisse durch eine vielseitige Auswahl an aktuellen Materialien, Texten, Videos und Hörverständnissen. In diesem Kurs können Sie auch Ihre Diskussionfähigkeit, Ihre Grammatik und Ihren Wortschatz erweitern. This is an advanced German course.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £162.00
- Italian intermediate conversation
This skills-based course is for intermediate learners of Italian and is intended to improve your Italian speaking skills in everyday situations. We will be looking at both formal and informal scenarios, and the aim is to help you to feel more comfortable speaking Italian in order to improve your fluency.
Please note this course is intended for learners who are at the Italian 2 Upper/Italian 3 lower level (learners in their third/fourth year of study).Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Spanish beginners: module 1
Learn to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. The course is taught in Spanish with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.
If you feel you may benefit from learning at a slower pace, please check our Spanish beginners at a gentle pace: module 1 courses, and if you already speak a Romance language fluently, you may want to check our Spanish rápidamente: module 1 courses.
Did you know that we offer support sessions for beginner students over the term? More information is available in the how will I be taught section below.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - French 4 pratique et perfectionnement: module 1
Un cours de français animé et structuré pour réviser et pratiquer la langue tout en participant à des discussions sur différents sujets d'actualité.
Keeley Street
Mon 12 Oct 2026Pierre PorcheronFull fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - French 2 upper: module 1
Join this lively, interactive lower‑intermediate French course, offered in person or online. The course aims to deepen your understanding of French while broadening your knowledge of the French‑speaking world. Through progressive language development and regular practice, learners will work towards CEFR B1 level, with particular emphasis on developing confidence in spoken and listening communication.
This course is suitable for learners who have completed a French 2 Lower course or who have studied French recently for approximately two years.
Did you know that we offer support sessions for level 2 upper students over the term? More information is available in the how will I be taught section below.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Spanish 2 upper: module 1
Further 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 Return to Spanish (lower intermediate) or or if you have studied Spanish for about 2 years.
If you are not a continuing student, please do not buy the book until after the first session, as if you transfer to another level you might use a different book.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £239.00 - Spanish 2 lower: module 1
Improve 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 have studied Spanish for a year.
Based on Units 10-11 of Nos Vemos Hoy 1 Compacto (publisher: Campus Difusión) (please see the relevant section for the ISBN)
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Spanish beginners: taster
Get 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
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