Learn Cornish — Online Courses
Although Cornish is no longer a widely spoken language, our courses aim to allow students to travel back in time and gain an appreciation for this beautiful language. Cornish was once the native language of Cornwall but is now spoken by just over 3,000 people worldwide at intermediate level.
At City Lit, we offer a range of Cornish language lessons at various levels. These courses are ideal if you're looking to take on a new challenge or you want to make a start on your language journey.
- Discover CornishCourse start date: Wed 22 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Gary RetallickGet 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 £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Cornish beginners taster
Course start date: Wed 16 Sep 2026Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Gary RetallickCome and discover Cornish in this lively online taster.
Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Cornish 2 upper: module 1Course start date: Tue 22 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Gary RetallickContinue learning Cornish in this intermediate course. Suitable if you have learnt the language for about 2 years.
Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00 - Cornish beginners: module 1Course start date: Wed 23 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Gary RetallickCome to join this complete beginners course to learn Cornish.
Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00 - Cornish Advanced Study GroupCourse start date: Fri 25 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jo P'RhysDevelop your advanced Cornish conversation and discussion.Suitable for anyone who has studied Cornish for several years and wants to improve their oral skills.
Over two years, the course prepares those wishing to take the 4th grade (final grade) of the Cornish Language Board examinations.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00 - Cornish beginners: short introductionCourse start date: Mon 2 Nov 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gary RetallickIntrigued by Cornish? Learn basic Cornish in a fun and interactive way on this friendly and supportive in-person short course. Suitable for complete beginners.
Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Cornish beginners: module 2Course start date: Wed 13 Jan 2027
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Gary RetallickCarry on learning Cornish on this near-beginners course.
Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00
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