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.
- Arabic beginners: revision courseCourse start date: Mon 14 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Nora Allali-CarlingConsolidate your elementary knowledge of Arabic in this online lively course.. Suitable if you have studied Arabic for a year or have an equivalent level. Based on the tutor’s own materials.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00 - Chinese beginners: module 3Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Zhonghan LinContinue learning Mandarin Chinese on this lively live online course. You should have completed Chinese beginners: module 2 or equivalent (about 30hrs hours of learning).Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Spanish beginners module 1+2: revisionCourse start date: Tue 15 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Analía ToloneRevise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar and the topics studied in Spanish beginners: modules 1 & 2. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish beginners: module 2' or have an equivalent knowledge of the language (2 terms of study).Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - Spanish beginners: revisionCourse start date: Mon 8 Sep 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Analía ToloneRevise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 1: module 3' or have an equivalent knowledge of the language (one year's study).
Please see the How will I be taught? section below for details on your chosen course's format and mode of delivery.
Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - Discover SwedishCourse start date: Tue 22 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jack Pulman-SlaterGet 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 and those who might like to take it further.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Discover Irish GaelicCourse start date: Mon 28 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: William BradyThis lively online taster introduces you to Irish Gaelic language and culture.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Spanish beginners: module 1BCourse start date: Tue 29 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Learn to speak Spanish on this short course for near beginners. Suitable if you have completed Spanish beginners: module 1A or if you have a very basic knowledge of the language (please check course outline for Spanish beginners: module 1A to see what you should know already).
Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00 - Japanese: jump into year 2
Course start date: Tue 2 Sep 2025Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kiyomi UntenThis short course is a chance to review the topics covered in year one (beginners course module 1/2/3) and give you a head start as you enter your second year of studying Japanese. - Arabic beginners tasterCourse start date: Mon 8 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alaa SonjoqCome and discover Arabic in this lively taster. - German beginners tasterCourse start date: Mon 8 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Heiner SchenkeCome and discover German in this lively taster.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Korean beginners tasterCourse start date: Tue 9 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jaeran WonCome and discover Korean in this lively taster. - Dutch beginners tasterCourse start date: Tue 9 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Francine van den BergCome and discover Dutch in this lively taster.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Hungarian beginners tasterCourse start date: Tue 9 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Eva PallaghyCome and discover Hungarian in this lively taster.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Norwegian beginners tasterCourse start date: Mon 15 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Finn BuggeCome and discover Norwegian on this lively online taster.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Cornish beginners taster Course start date: Tue 16 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Gary RetallickCome and discover Cornish in this lively online taster.
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