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.
- Spanish beginners: module 2Course start date: Tue 29 Jul 2025 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Cristina CasadoContinue learning to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for near beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.
Based on Units 5-6 Nos vemos Hoy 1 Compacto; publisher: Campus Difusión, (please see the coursebook section below for the ISBN).
Please do not buy the book until after the first session, as if you transfer to another level you might use a different book.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Chinese beginners: short introduction
Course start date: Sat 31 May 2025 (and 4 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Xiaolan BiGet a short introduction to the Chinese language and discover aspects of Chinese language culture in these lively online communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £71.00 - Arabic beginners: short introduction Course start date: Tue 8 Jul 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Taïssir K MahmoudGet a short introduction to the Arabic language and discover aspects of Arabic language culture in these live online communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.
.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00 - Japanese beginners: short introductionCourse start date: Tue 29 Jul 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hisaka BuntingLearn Japanese with an emphasis on practical use and the development of your listening and speaking skills. You can also learn to read and write Japanese characters. Based on the tutor's own materials.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00 - German beginners intensive: module 1Course start date: Tue 8 Jul 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna RiolandGet ready for a new language experience on this intensive course for complete beginners. Choose either an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - Chinese beginners: module 3Course start date: Tue 15 Jul 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Zhonghan LinContinue Chinese Mandarin in the heart of London on this lively classroom-based course. You should have completed Chinese beginners: module 2 or equivalent (about 30hrs hours of learning).Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - Spanish beginners: revisionCourse start date: Tue 22 Jul 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
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 £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00 - Japanese: jump into year 2 Course start date: Tue 2 Sep 2025
Location 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.
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