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 2 lower: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tim MatschakChoose either an in-person course in the heart of London or live online sessions. Ideal if you have studied German for about one year (1.5 hours per week). Based on chapters 9-10 of Willkommen (IF) (Hodder Arnold).Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Modern Greek beginners: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anita SzaboLearning Modern Greek opens the door to a rich and vibrant culture, from its incredible history and mythology to its delicious cuisine and warm hospitality. Whether you're planning a trip to Greece, connecting with Greek heritage, or simply looking for a new challenge, our lively courses will help you communicate with confidence and appreciate this fascinating language. Choose either an in-person course in central London or live online sessions.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - German beginners intensive: module 1 + 2
Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Heiner SchenkeThis advanced German language course for lovers of Germany is part of the series “Wanderlust” which will explore a variety of interesting destinations in Germany.Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £269.00 Concession £175.00 - Japanese beginners: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaLearn to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills. Suitable for complete beginners. Choose either an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.
We offer in-person (LJT1) and online Japanese tasters sessions (LJT2).Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - German beginners: module 1 Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna RiolandSuitable for complete beginners.The emphasis is on the practical use of German and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on chapters 1-4 of Willkommen (Hodder Arnold). Choose either an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Arabic beginners: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alaa SonjoqLearn Arabic in the heart of London on this live online course.
This course is designed for beginners who have little or no prior knowledge of Arabic. It focuses on developing basic speaking and listening skills in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), the standardised form of Arabic used in formal settings, media, and literature. The course will introduce students to essential vocabulary and grammar structures, with a focus on practical communication in everyday situations.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Brazilian Portuguese beginners: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Isabel Dos SantosWith a population of 214 million, Brazil is the sixth largest country in the world by population size. This course aims to introduce you to Portuguese mainly as spoken in Brazil, and is taught by a native Brazilian, though you'll cover other varieties of Portuguese as well. You'll learn how to introduce yourself, talk about yourself and your family, and begin building your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills so that you can build a solid base for future study.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Hindi beginners: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sabrina OsborneGet off to a flying start in Hindi is this lively face to face course in Central London. This is a stand alone course to give you a basic introduction to the Hindi language.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - French beginners: module 2 Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Pascale VuittenezLearn French in the heart of London on this lively interactive course for near beginners. The course will be taught in French with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Korean beginners: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jaeran WonLearn Korean on this lively online course and develop your speaking and listening skills in these communicative classes, which emphasise the practical use of the language. Suitable for complete beginners.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Swedish beginners: module 3 Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Suitable if you have completed Swedish beginners: module 2 or have equivalent experience.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Scottish Gaelic beginners: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Start learning Scottish Gaelic this September! Suitable for complete beginners.
Course LE011: in-person in Central London
Course LE010: live online classes. Learn Gaelic in this communicative course. Suitable for complete beginners, which also provides an introduction to Gaelic culture, poetry and songs.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £229.00 - Italian rapidamente: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Maria FontanaThis course for beginners is suitable if you already speak a Romance language such as Spanish, French, Portuguese or Romanian. It might also be suitable if you would like to learn at a much faster pace. This course, together with Italian rapidamente: module 2 and Italian rapidamente: module 3 covers years one and two (Italian 1 and Italian 2 Lower) of our Italian programme. Expect more homework than in other courses.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Swedish beginners: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Yohanna JacobssonStart your Swedish learning journey with City Lit! Our fun and interactive courses are suitable for complete beginners.
Choose either an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Irish beginners: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarah O'DonnellSuitable for complete beginners wanting to learn this fascinating Celtic language.
Note that we are running a taster in September if you would like to experience learning Irish, search for "Irish taster".Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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