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.
- Return to French (lower intermediate)Course start date: Wed 2 Jul 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Silvana AvramRevise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar. Suitable if you have completed completed 2-3 years of study in the past.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00 - French 3 upper: taster
Course start date: Tue 1 Jul 2025 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephanie RadetCome 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 £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - French 3 upper: an insider's guide to FranceCourse start date: Sat 5 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Silvana AvramFrom Lille, Lyon, Nice, Marseille and Bordeaux, to Nantes, we will learn what makes each of these places unique, and how you can prepare your visit .
A compact workshop, full of tips and useful vocabulary, covering everything you need to know, from aspects of history and culture, to local specialties, hidden gems, short itineraries and so much more!Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - Japanese through Origami: Tanabata Star festival Course start date: Sat 5 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rie Tsuruta-BarrattThis workshop will introduce you to the culture and basics of origami, a central part of Japanese arts and crafts.
You will learn some introductory Japanese phrases, Japanese festivals and learn how to fold folk Origami pieces as well as origami decorations for Tanabata Star Festival.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Chinese: fan writingCourse start date: Sat 5 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Zhonghan LinExplore the enchanting world of Chinese fan writing in our workshop! Delve into the rich tapestry of Chinese culture as we unravel the history and significance of this ancient art form. Discover the profound cultural significance behind each stroke, and unleash your creativity on the canvas of tradition.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - French 4: Return to French (Advanced)Course start date: Mon 7 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
If your advanced French is a bit rusty and you wish you could reactivate your passive knowledge, this is the right course for you. This course will help you access your dormant French and bring it back to life. After attending this course you should be able join a level 4 or 5 course.
Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - L'era fascista in ItaliaCourse start date: Tue 8 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roberto MinardiNel 1922 Benito Mussolini diventa primo ministro. Nel corso degli anni le opposizioni politiche vengono eliminate. Il Fascismo diventa un regime totalitario che resterà al potere fino al 1943. Analizzeremo le cause e circostanze che portarono alla nascita di questo fenomeno politico e le sue fasi evolutive.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Donne italianeCourse start date: Tue 8 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roberto MinardiSei donne straordinarie che hanno fatto storia: Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1652) per la pittura, Maria Montessori (1870-1952) per le sue teorie dell’educazione, Rita Levi-Montalcini (1909-2012) e Margherita Hack (1922-2013) per la scienza, Anna Magnani (1908-1973) per l’arte attoriale e Alda Merini (1931– 2009) per la letteratura. Attraverso queste figure femminili discuteremo di diversi temi e approfondiremo la conoscenza del panorama culturale italiano. - French 3: revisionCourse start date: Tue 8 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pierre PorcheronCome and consolidate your upper-intermediate French. You will develop your listening skills and practise your oral French by taking part in discussions, debates on news items and cultural events.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - French film matinéeCourse start date: Tue 8 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephanie RadetWith proceeds going to the City Lit Student Bursary, the French Film matinée is a chance to round out the term with a fun movie matinée in the college. The film will be presented by tutor Stéphanie Radet.
The film we will be watching is Les 400 coups by François Truffaut (1959), a film about Antoine Doinel, a semi-autobiographical character and a misunderstood adolescent in Paris who struggles with his parents and teachers.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Chinese 4/5: revisionCourse start date: Wed 9 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonTake your Mandarin proficiency to new heights with level 4 revision course tailored for students with at least 5 years of Chinese language experience. Fine-tune your skills in grammar, comprehension and vocabulary with this short lively course in central London.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - Citta' di mareCourse start date: Wed 9 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roberto MinardiEsploreremo alcune delle città portuali italiani più importanti (Ancona, Bari, Genova, Napoli, Palermo, Trieste) cercando di comprenderne l’importanza storica, culturale e lo spirito che le caratterizza. - Scrivi una poesia in italianoCourse start date: Thu 10 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roberto MinardiUn modo per liberare la propria creatività ed entrare nel lavoro di un poeta. Vedremo in maniera semplice quali sono i versi più tradizionali della metrica italiana e come si strutturano. Faremo degli esercizi di scrittura per cogliere meglio la musicalità della lingua e per gustare il piacere di usare l’italiano in maniera creativa.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - French 1/2: le 14 juillet en chansonsCourse start date: Sat 12 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trista SelousCome to celebrate 14th July with songs. From La Marseillaise to La Carmagnole, enjoy singing and learning famous revolutionary French songs. Any level welcome.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Chinese: The meaning of charactersCourse start date: Sat 12 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Joyce LeeCome and explore the essence of Chinese characters and their profound significance in this enlightening lively online workshop. Unlock the hidden meanings behind strokes and symbols, tracing the cultural, historical, and philosophical depths they hold.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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