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.
- 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 - Dutch beginners: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Francine van den BergSuitable for complete beginners. This communicative class emphasises the practical use of the language.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Cornish beginners: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Gary RetallickCome to join this complete beginners course to learn Cornish.
Why not also join our lively online Cornish taster session in September? Search using the course code LHT1. - 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 - Danish 2 lower: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anne Svenstrup GrantSuitable if you have completed the first three modules of Danish beginners (approximately 1 year of study) or equivalent.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Italian rapidamente: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
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 - Hungarian beginners: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Eva PallaghyLearn to speak Hungarian 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 - 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 - 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 - Biblical Hebrew 1: module 1 Course start date: Tue 30 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jordan DyckLearn the basic grammatical structures for reading and translating Biblical Hebrew. Also suitable for those who have a rusty knowledge of the language.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Old English level 1 Course start date: Tue 7 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Stephen PollingtonWhat was the English language like before the Norman Conquest? How easy is it to translate their diverse literature? Can we write our own Old English? Come along and see.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - 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 - Irish Gaelic beginners: module 3Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: William BradyLearn to speak Irish and develop your speaking and listening skills in these communicative classes.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Italian beginners: module 2 Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Maria FontanaContinue learning to speak Italian on this communicative course for near beginners, with the emphasis on the practical use of Italian and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version).Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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