Learn Asian Languages at City Lit in London and Online
Why not try one of our Asian language courses? Our team of expert tutors teach classes with passion and enthusiasm, making the experience of learning a new language all the more enjoyable.
Courses available both in-person and online
At City Lit, you can choose to study in-person or online. Our fantastic in-person courses are taught in our attractive campus, located in the heart of Covent Garden, central London. Here, our students can benefit from a variety of services and resources, including our café and state-of-the art equipment.
Our online courses are tailored to give you a social and interactive online learning experience, allowing you freedom to study from anywhere and with like-minded fellow classmates from all over the country without the need to travel. Use the Location filters on this page to choose your preferred learning method. See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.
Browse our Asian language courses below and enrol today!
- Japanese Film Night: Nabbie's LoveCourse start date: Fri 1 Jul 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaExplore alternative cinema that captures the spirit and culture of Japan, whilst expanding your knowledge of Japanese life and art. Introduction by Chikako Nakagawa, Japanese tutor at Citylit.The film will be shown in Japanese with English subtitles.Full fee £9.00 Senior fee £9.00 Concession £5.00 - Chinese beginners: module 3Course start date: Fri 8 Jul 2022 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Fei WangContinue learning Chinese on this beginners course.You should have completed Chinese beginners: module 2 or equivalent.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £121.00 - Japanese beginners: an introductionCourse start date: Mon 11 Jul 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kiyomi UntenLearn Japanese on this intensive course with an emphasis on practical use and the development of your listening and speaking skills. Based on the tutor's own materials.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £54.00 - Chinese 2: revision courseCourse start date: Mon 11 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonConsolidate your elementary/intermediate knowledge of Chinese (Mandarin). Suitable if you have studied Mandarin for two years or have an equivalent level. Based on the tutor's own materials.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £42.00 - Japanese language proficiency preparationCourse start date: Tue 12 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaIdeal if you are hoping to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5. Also great for revising at the end of the academic year. Suitable if you have studied Japanese for at least three years.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £60.00 - Chinese 3 lower: revisionCourse start date: Tue 12 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonA revision course for students who have completed the Chinese 3 lower course.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £36.00 - Korean beginners: revisionCourse start date: Tue 12 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jaeran WonRevise and consolidate your first year of learning Korean. Grammar will be practised through speaking and listening activities.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Discover KoreanCourse start date: Tue 12 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jeongmi LeeGet a flavour of a new language and its basic sentence structure. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners which will help you decide if you would like to take your study of Korean further.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Chinese beginners: an introductionCourse start date: Tue 12 Jul 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Xiaolan BiSuitable for complete beginners.This is a stand alone course to introduce you to the basics of Mandarin Chinese.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £85.00 - Chinese beginners: revision courseCourse start date: Wed 13 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonConsolidate your elementary knowledge of Chinese (Mandarin). Suitable if you have studied Chinese (Mandarin) for a year or have an equivalent level. Based on the tutor's own materials.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £42.00 - Taste JapanCourse start date: Mon 18 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaFrom street food to monks' food, come and explore the richness of regional Japanese cuisine across the seasons in this exciting workshop.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - Discover HindiCourse start date: Tue 19 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sabrina OsborneAre you thinking about studying Hindi? Enjoy a short introduction- from greetings and personal information to cultural insights- and decide whether you'd like to take the language further.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Japanese 1 fast-track: module 3Course start date: Tue 19 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kiyomi UntenSuitable if you have completed module 2 or equivalent.This intensive course covers the same material as a beginners module 3 course but over a much shorter time period. Continue learning to speak Japanese on this course for near beginners. The emphasis is on developing your listening and speaking skills, as well as reading and writing Hiragana. Based on Japanese for Busy People 1 (Kodansha International).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £121.00 - Discover ChineseCourse start date: Wed 20 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Fei WangGet a flavour of Mandarin and its basic sentence structure. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners and those who might like to take it further.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Japanese etiquetteCourse start date: Mon 25 Jul 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaCome and experience the customs of Japan, and gain an insight into Japanese society. Open to all levels.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00
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