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.
- Irish Gaelic beginners: module 3Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: William BradyContinue learning Irish in central London and develop your speaking and listening skills in these communicative classes. - German beginners: module 3Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tim MatschakChoose either an in-person course in the heart of London or live online sessions. Improve your elementary German on this course for near beginners. The emphasis is on the practical use of German and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Suitable if you have studied German for approximately 35 hours.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - German beginners: module 2 + 3Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Vera MessariusSuitable 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. - Brazilian Portuguese beginners: module 2Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Isabel Dos SantosContinue learning to speak Portuguese and develop your listening and speaking skills in this communicative class. Suitable if you have completed Portuguese beginners: module 1 or equivalent.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - French beginners at a gentle pace: module 3Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Yolande Mallet De ChaunyDo you want to continue learning French but worried that you might not be able to keep up? Our French at a gentle pace courses are designed to cover the same material as our standard French courses, but at a slightly slower pace, and with more opportunities for revision built in.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Hindi beginners: module 3
Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sabrina OsborneContinue learning Hindi on this live online course and develop your listening and speaking skills in this communicative course which emphasises the practical use of the language. Suitable if you have completed beginners: module 2 or equivalent. Continue learning Hindi and develop your listening and speaking skills in this communicative course which emphasises the practical use of the language. Suitable if you have completed module 2 or equivalent.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Italian beginners: module 2 Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 4 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 £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Japanese beginners: module 2 Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 4 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 £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - 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 - Italian rapidamente: module 3Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Simona CecchiniSuitable 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. - 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 - 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
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