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.
- Italian pronunciationCourse start date: Wed 14 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Evi CampetellaThis short course is geared towards helping you sound more like a native speaker of Italian. While Italian pronunciation may seem relatively simple, there are actually quite a few features that require focus and practice. This course will allow you to concentrate on the sounds of Italian - how to produce them when speaking and how to recognise them when listening.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Return to French (lower intermediate)Course start date: Thu 15 May 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
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 - Return to Spanish (advanced)Course start date: Tue 11 Nov 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roser Martínez-SánchezIf you have learned Spanish in the past, but it has been a while, then come and join this lively course to refresh your advanced Spanish. You wil review, revise and practice in a course that is tailored to your needs. After attending this course, you will be able join a level 4 or 5 course in January.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - 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 4/5 : Cinq semaines, un livre:Course start date: Mon 3 Nov 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Would you like to read a contemporary book in French? Join this class and delve into the world of a French author while simultaneously expanding your knowledge of vocabulary and appreciating a writing style.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - 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 - German for history lovers (intermediate and advanced)Course start date: Wed 5 Nov 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna RiolandThis is an intermediate to advanced German language course for lovers of German history.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - French 5: mosaïques Course start date: Thu 6 Nov 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anais PerdaemsEtude de la langue à travers la littérature, les chansons, les films, les informations télévisées, les coupures de presse, et diverses activités créatives orales et écrites.
You can attend a paid taster class before enrolling on this course if you are not sure yet if this is the right course for you (LF500 French 5 taster: mosaïques). - Italian 3: cinque settimane, un libroCourse start date: Fri 7 Nov 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ottavia CastellinaImprove your knowledge of Italian through on this short literature course which will give you an opportunity to learn new vocabulary and practise your grammar by being exposed to authentic Italian texts. Each term learners will look at a new text and use it as a base to improve not only their reading skills but also their speaking, grammar and vocabulary.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Welsh 4/5: learning through translationCourse start date: Fri 7 Nov 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jack Pulman-SlaterImprove your understanding of the differences between English and Welsh on this practical, online translation course for Level 4/5 learners of Welsh.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - 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! - Spanish 3/4: Spanish accents explained - AndalucíaCourse start date: Wed 12 Nov 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Elisabet RodriguezHow do you cope with different Spanish accents? Do you find some easier to understand than others? This series of short courses will help you understand the specificities and intricacies of a variety of Spanish and South American accents, so you can spot their speakers more easily and understand them better to keep the conversation going.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - German intensive intermediateCourse start date: Sat 15 Nov 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Heiner SchenkeAn interactive and fun practice and consolidation weekend at B1 Level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - French 3: focus on listening and speakingCourse start date: Sat 15 Nov 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Valerie JézéquelThis skills-based course is for intermediate learners of French and aims to train you on strategies you can apply to listen more effectively to spoken French in a variety of different contexts. You will also look at elements of French pronunciation to give you a better idea of how French is spoken.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - 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.
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