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.
- Literary translation in practice (Portuguese into English)Course start date: Tue 14 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Christina BaumDo you enjoy reading in Portuguese and writing in English? Are you interested in the similarities and differences between English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking cultures? Do you have a particular interest and/or background in literature, especially literature in other languages? Would you like to see if you have a special knack for translation, perhaps with a view to doing it professionally? Come and join this interactive translation course to hone your translation skills. - 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 - French 5: Maupassant : une vie, une œuvreCourse start date: Tue 4 Nov 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Pierre PorcheronVenez découvrir Maupassant, journaliste et auteur. Reconnu de son vivant, il conserve un renom de premier plan, renouvelé encore par les nombreuses adaptations filmées de ses œuvres, composées de romans et nouvelles situés entre réalisme et fantastique. Un auteur du XIX siècle aux intonations modernes !Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - French 5: Barbara: une chanteuse, une chanson, une vieCourse start date: Tue 11 Nov 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Pierre PorcheronVenez découvrir et écouter une grande dame de la chanson française. Quand Barbara chante, sa voix, ses émotions et sa poésie ne peuvent vous laisser indifférent. La nouvelle génération lui rend sans cesse hommage en reprenant son répertoire! - French 4/5: Expressions familières et argotiquesCourse start date: Tue 18 Nov 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stefano D’EgidioVous regardez des films français, écoutez de la musique française, rencontrez de jeunes français et vous n’y pigez rien… pardon, n’y comprenez rien ! Démystifiez les expressions argotiques et familières et développez votre compréhension de la langue française et de sa culture. - Spanish 3 upper tasterCourse start date: Tue 9 Dec 2025
Location on this date: Online
Come and discover what an intermediate 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 £19.00 - German intermediate x mas specialCourse start date: Tue 9 Dec 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Barbara PölletCome to this one off German intermediate x mas special in the heart of London.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £31.00 Concession £25.00 - Hindi through Bollywood singingCourse start date: Tue 16 Dec 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Roopam AggarwalLearn to speak Hindi and develop your listening and speaking skills in this communicative class which emphasizes the practical use of the language via singing. Suitable for complete beginners.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Japanese 4: module 3Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Hisaka BuntingImprove your level of upper intermediate Japanese. You will be able to understand, speak and listen to more complex expressions in Japanese in various everyday situations. 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 at least 5/6 years or have an equivalent level.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - French 4 pratique et perfectionnement: module 3Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anais PerdaemsUn cours de français animé pour réviser et pratiquer la langue tout en participant à des discussions sur différents sujets d'actualité.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Japanese 4/5: module 3Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Junko FuseImprove your level of upper intermediate Japanese. You will be able to understand, speak and listen to more complex expressions in Japanese in various everyday situations. 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 at least 6 years or have an equivalent level.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Italian 4: module 3
Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 4 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Evi CampetellaQuesti corsi ti daranno la possibilitá di analizzare e discutere articoli giornalistici, testi letterari e programmi televisi. Praticherai continuamente tutte le abilitá linguistiche di ascolto, comprensione ed espressione scritta ed orale. É necessario un livello avanzato di Italiano ('Italian 4: module 1' o equivalente).Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Japanese beginners: module 2 Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaContinue learning to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills,
Suitable if you have completed Japanese beginners: module 1 or learn Japanese in a complete beginners course for a term.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - French 4/5 pratique et perfectionnement: module 3Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephanie RadetIf you would like to consolidate your French 4 level before moving to French 5, this course is ideal as it will help you develop your speaking and listening skills and consolidate your grammar. - German 3 upper: module 3Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
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 four years (1.5 hours per week) or 2 years (3 hours per week). Based on Aspekte NEU B1+, 1. Teil.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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