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.
- Japanese beginners: module 2
Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025 (and 5 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaContinue learning to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills,
Suitable if you have completed Japanese beginners: module 1 or learn Japanese in a complete beginners course for a term.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Italian rapidamente: module 3Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Evi CampetellaSuitable if you have completed Italian Rapidamente: module 2. This intensive Italian course that is suitable if you already speak a Romance language like Spanish, French, Portuguese or Romanian or if you want to learn at a much faster pace. This is suitable for those who have completed Italian rapidamente: modules 1 and 2, or who have a similar level. Feel free to get in touch if you're unsure of your level.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - 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 - 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.
- Japanese beginners: module 2/3Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kiyomi UntenContinue learning to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills,
Suitable if you have completed our LJ011 Japanese beginners: module 1 in Term 2 (or have actively studied Japanese for at least 24 classroom hours or equivalent).Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00 - 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 - Korean beginners: module 2Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jiyeon KimContinue learning Korean on 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. - Arabic beginners: module 2 Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Micheline AntonianLearn Arabic in the heart of London on this lively classroom-based course taught in Arabic with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.You should have completed Arabic beginners: module 1 or equivalent.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Scottish Gaelic beginners: module 2 Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Morag TraynorSuitable if you have completed Gaelic 1: module 1 or have an equivalent level. Learn to speak and understand Gaelic in this communicative course for near beginners. The course also provides an introduction to Gaelic culture, poetry and songs. Based on units 5-8 of the coursebook 'Teach Yourself Gaelic'.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Chinese beginners: module 2Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Zhonghan LinContinue learning Mandarin Chinese in the heart of London on this lively classroom-based course. You should have completed Chinese beginners: module1 or equivalent (about 15hrs hours of learning). - Korean beginners: module 3Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jiyeon KimContinue learning Korean in hte heart of London on this lively classroom-based course for near beginners, with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.You should have completed Korean beginners: module 2 or equivalent.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Welsh beginners: speaking and reading part 2Course start date: Fri 2 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Wyn GriffithsContinue learning to speak and read basic Welsh on this fun and supportive in-person class in central London.
Please note: this course is 6 sessions over 7 weeks.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00
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