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.
- Irish 2 upper: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: William BradyContinue building on your intermediate Irish language skills on this interective and lively class. Students will explore a variety of topics, using a variety of tenses, with a continuing emphasis on the spoken language. Choose either an in-person class in Covent Garden or a live online class.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Italian 4: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Evi CampetellaQuesti corsi ti daranno la possibilità di analizzare e discutere articoli giornalistici, testi letterari e programmi televisi. Praticherai continuamente tutte le abilità linguistiche di ascolto, comprensione ed espressione scritta ed orale. È necessario un livello avanzato di Italiano (aver fatto Italian 3 upper o equivalente).Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - German 3 consolidation
Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Tatjana PisarskiCome 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+, 2. Teil. Choose either an in-person course in the heart of London or live online sessions.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Latin 4 upper: module 1Course start date: Mon 29 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Justin MurrayContinue to study Latin grammar and improve your skills at reading and translating Latin texts as well as exploring Roman culture and history. Starting with Reading Latin, 2nd edition, Cambridge University Press, 2 volumes then moving on to original texts.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - French 5: faits d'actualité Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Frédéric FournierVenez approfondir vos connaissances de la France et des institutions françaises et débattre de divers sujets d'actualité. Une approche créative et animée pour développer vos connaissances linguistiques et culturelles.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Ancient Greek 3: module 3Course start date: Wed 7 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hugo CookSuitable if you have completed Ancient Greek 3: module 2 or have an equivalent knowledge. Further your knowledge of grammatical structures and vocabulary so that you can read more complex Ancient Greek prose.
Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - Sanskrit reading circleCourse start date: Tue 6 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Vaughan PilikianThis is a course in the Sanskrit language based around the reading of Sanskrit texts unadapted.
Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Modern Greek 5: advanced practiceCourse start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Maria ContosLearn Modern Greek on this lively online course.
Improve your level of post-intermediate Greek. You will be able to understand, speak and listen to more complex expressions in Modern Greek in various everyday situations. Suitable if you have studied Modern Greek for 6/7 years.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - Biblical Hebrew advanced: module 1Course start date: Mon 29 Sep 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Rachel MontaguIn this advanced course, you will deepen your knowledge of Hebrew grammar and further develop your ability to translate from the Bible.
Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Literary translation in practice (French into English)Course start date: Mon 13 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Trista SelousDo you enjoy reading in French and writing in English? Are you interested in the similarities and differences between the two cultures? Come and join this interactive translation course.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Russian 5: advanced conversationCourse start date: Mon 13 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Inessa RayThis is an advanced discussion group covering cultural issues with relevant points of grammar, as and when necessary. You should have an advanced level (5 years or more) of spoken Russian.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00 - French 3 lower: conversationCourse start date: Wed 15 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michel WillameCome and practise your intermediate spoken French and develop your language skills in these topical discussion classes. Based on recordings from French television, radio news and newspaper articles.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00 - French 4/5 : Cinq semaines, un livre:Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
A gentle introduction to French literature. You will read, analyse and discuss a book to develop your understanding of the French language and writing style. The course takes place every other week.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Spanish 3 upper: module 3 Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Online
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: module 2' or equivalent. Based on Aula Internacional Plus 4, new edition, (Difusión Publishers).
Please do not buy the book until after the first session, as if you transfer to another level you might use a different book. - Chinese 4: module 3Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonLearn Chinese Mandarin in the heart of London on this lively classroom-based course. You will consolidate your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and will work towards achieving better fluency at an intermediate level. You will develop your competence in reading Chinese characters. Suitable if you have studied Chinese for 5 years part time or have an equivalent level.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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