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 beginners intensive: module 2 + 3Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Friederike SchroederChoose either an in-person course in the heart of London or live online sessions. Suitable if you have completed module 1 or equivalent. Based on Willkommen Chapters 6-8 (Hodder Arnold). This course covers the second part of module 2 as well as module 3. It is a bit faster than our regular courses and therefore essential to do a minimum of 1.5 hours homework a week.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Biblical Hebrew advancedCourse start date: Thu 1 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Rachel MontaguIn this advanced course, you will deepen your knowledge of Hebrew grammar and further develop your ability to translate from the Bible.
Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00 - Irish beginners: an introduction
Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarah O'DonnellStart learning Irish in central london this April! Suitable for complete beginners.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00 - Latin 1: module 2 Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jordan DyckContinue to study elementary Latin. Suitable for those who have completed level 1 module 1, or a reminder of what you have forgotten, if you are rusty. Based on Latin to GCSE by H. Cullen and J. Taylor (Bloomsbury 2016). - Cornish beginners: module 3Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Gary RetallickContinue learning Cornish online on this communicative course. This course incorporates a near-beginners' group and an intermediate group. The near-beginners' group is suitable for those who have studied basic Cornish before to the language and the intermediate group is suitable for those who wish to develop their speaking and listening skills. To enrol you should have completed module 2 or equivalent.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Hindi beginners: module 2Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roopam AggarwalKeep learning the basics of this fascinating language with an emphasis on practical use and the development of your listening and speaking skills. This course is designed for those who have completed beginners: module 1 or equivalent. The course will introduce students to essential vocabulary and grammar structures, with a focus on practical communication in everyday situations.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Brazilian Portuguese beginners: module 3Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Isabel Dos SantosContinue to improve your Portuguese on these courses for near beginners with the emphasis on listening and speaking. Suitable if you have completed Portuguese beginners: module 2 or equivalent. We teach Portuguese from Portugal and Brazil- please check with the Languages department before enrolling if this could affect your choice of course.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Italian rapidamente: module 2Course start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Paola NorthSuitable if you have completed Italian Rapidamente: module 1.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Italian beginners at a gentle pace: module 3Course start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Maria FontanaContinue learning to speak Italian on this communicative course, with the emphasis on the practical use of Italian and the development of your speaking and listening skills. The lessons are slightly longer, so there are more opportunities to go a bit slower and repeat material where necessary. Suitable if you have completed module 2 or equivalent. Based on Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version). Suggested progression route: Italian 2 lower: module 1.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Danish Beginners: module 2Course start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anne Svenstrup GrantConsolidate and build on your Danish language skills and expand your knowledge of Danish traditions and culture. Suitable if you have completed Danish beginners module 1 or have a basic level of Danish.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Biblical Hebrew 1: module 3Course start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Rachel MontaguLearn the basic grammatical structures for reading and translating Biblical Hebrew. Suitable for those who have completed Biblical Hebrew 1: modules 1 and 2 or have an equivalent knowledge.
Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00 - Dutch beginners: module 3Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Francine van den BergSuitable if you have completed Dutch beginners: module 2 or equivalent. Continue learning Dutch and develop your listening and speaking skills.This communicative class emphasises the practical use of the language.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Modern Greek beginners: module 2Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anita Szabo, Florendia YiannoullouContinue to speak Modern Greek in the heart of London on this lively online course.
Develop your speaking and listening skills on this communicative course, which emphasises the practical use of the language. Suitable if you have completed Greek beginners: module 1 or equivalent (about 15 hrs of learning).Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Welsh 4: clwb darllen / reading clubCourse start date: Thu 1 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Clare WhiteheadCome to improve your intermediate Welsh through reading short novels in this supportive and structured group.
This course aims at developing your understanding of the Welsh language as well as improving pronunciation.
Books details in the course outline below. Please note that this club has a half term break.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Ancient Greek 1: module 3Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Szerdi NagySuitable if you have completed Ancient Greek 1: modules 1 and 2 or have an equivalent knowledge. Continue to learn the basic grammatical structures and vocabulary so that you can read straightforward Ancient Greek prose. Suitable also if you have some basic or rusty knowledge of the language.
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