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.
- German for opera lovers (intermediate and advanced)
Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Katja ParmarThis is an intermediate to advanced German language course for lovers of German operas. Choose either an in-person course in the heart of London or live online sessions.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - German 3 consolidation Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tatjana PisarskiChoose either an in-person course in the heart of London or live online sessions. Come 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.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - French 3 upper: conversationCourse start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephanie RadetCome 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 £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Welsh 4: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Macsen BrownJoin this friendly and supportive live online Welsh course to push your Welsh learning to the next communicative stage.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - German 3 upper: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Tim MatschakChoose either an in-person course in the heart of London or live online sessions. Come 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+, 1. Teil
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Japanese 4/5: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Junko FuseStart learning advanced Japanese. You will be able to understand, speak and listen to more complex expressions in Japanese in various everyday situations.
Suitable if you have studied Japanese for 5/6 years or have an equivalent level (JLPT N4 level or above). Consolidate your knowledge and understanding of the structures of the Japanese language and work on more
complex grammatical structures and functions. Suitable if you have studied Japanese for about 5 years or have an equivalent level.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - French 3 lower: module 1 Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Daniel FernandezContinue improving your lower intermediate French on this communicative course. The emphasis will be on developing your speaking and listening skills and on acquiring a greater understanding of French grammar and fluency.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - French 5: littérature française contemporaineCourse start date: Tue 14 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anais PerdaemsThe course is an introduction to the relation between French literature and ideological, political and social discourse in France, from postcolonialism and feminism in the 20th century to the relationship between sociology and literature. The course will also explore contemporary genres of French writing such as autofiction and documentary-fiction.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - 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 - Biblical Hebrew advanced: module 1Course start date: Tue 30 Sep 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
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 - French 4: conversationCourse start date: Tue 30 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Valerie JézéquelVenez discuter d'une diversité de sujets dans ce cours vivant et créatif qui vous aidera à renforcer vos compétences orales.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Spanish A levelCourse start date: Tue 30 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
A demanding course preparing you for the A-level exam (Edexcel). 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.
**City Lit is an adult education college, so we are only able to accept candidates who are aged 19 or over.
This course will be delivered online. Please see the "How will I be taught" section for term dates. A mock exam will take place in on 28/02/2026 at our Covent Garden college. You will therefore need to make sure that you make the necessary arrangements so that you can attend in person on that date.
The official exams will also take place at our Covent Garden college during the months of May and June 2026. - French A levelCourse start date: Tue 30 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
An opportunity to gain an A-level qualification in one year. You will study topics on the society, history and culture of contemporary France and will develop relevant exam skills. Suitable if you have studied French for about five years. The course fee includes non-refundable exam costs payable in advance and is payable in instalments.
This course will be delivered online. However, a mock exam will take place on a Saturday in February 2026 (date TBC) at our central London college. You will therefore need to make sure that you make the necessary arrangements so that you can attend on that date.
The official exams will also take place at our Covent Garden college during the months of May and June (exact dates to be confirmed).
* Please note that, subject to government guidance, we might need to implement a contingency plan to be followed in the event of exam cancellations.
Term 1: 30/09/2025 - 09/12/2025
Term 2: 13/01/2026 - 31/03/2026
Term 3: 21/04/2026 - 16/06/2026. - New Testament Greek 3: module 1Course start date: Tue 30 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jordan DyckImprove your ability to read unadapted New Testament and early Christian writings, and refine your knowledge of the Koine Greek verb system, diving deep into the nuances of participles, tense-forms and verbal aspect.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Latin 4 upper: module 3Course start date: Tue 6 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Justin Murray.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00
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