Learn Ancient & Classical Languages Online
Explore the legacy of our past through a range of ancient and classical languages including Latin, Classical and New Testament Greek, Biblical Hebrew and Sanskrit. Our courses range from beginners to advanced levels. You can work towards joining a reading group where you will tackle some of the more advanced texts in the original language.
Want to study a Classical language at City Lit, but unsure where to begin? Use our self-assesment guide to find your level and choose the right course for you.
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- Introduction to Ancient Greek metreCourse start date: Wed 22 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna BulmerFamiliarise yourself with metre used in Ancient Greek poetry.
Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £31.00 Concession £25.00 - Introduction to Latin metreCourse start date: Wed 22 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna BulmerFamiliarise yourself with metre used in Latin poetry.
Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £31.00 Concession £25.00 - Latin 5: module 1
Course start date: Tue 22 Sep 2026 (and 5 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Judith RiceIn this advanced course, you will read and translate unadapted texts by Latin authors to deepen your appreciation of their work and your knowledge of Roman culture, history and society.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Ancient Greek 2: module 3 Course start date: Thu 24 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rachael AppsSuitable if you have completed Ancient Greek 2: modules 1 and 2 or have an equivalent knowledge. Further your knowledge of grammatical structures and vocabulary so that you can read more complex Ancient Greek prose.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Ancient Greek 1: module 1 Course start date: Thu 24 Sep 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rachael AppsLearn the basic grammatical structures and vocabulary so that you can begin to read straightforward Ancient Greek prose. Suitable also if you have some basic or rusty knowledge of the language.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Latin 1: module 1 Course start date: Sat 26 Sep 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Judith RiceAn introduction to Latin, or a reminder of what you have forgotten, if you have some rusty knowledge.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Latin 4 lower: module 1 Course start date: Mon 28 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Doukissa KaminiContinue to study Latin grammar and improve your skills at reading and translating Latin texts as well as exploring Roman culture and history.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Ancient Greek 2: module 1 Course start date: Mon 28 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Doukissa KaminiSuitable if you have completed Ancient Greek 1 or have an equivalent knowledge. Further your knowledge of grammatical structures and vocabulary so that you can read more complex Ancient Greek prose.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Ancient Greek 5: module 1 Course start date: Mon 28 Sep 2026 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jordan DyckIn this advanced course, you will read and translate unadapted texts by ancient Greek authors to deepen your appreciation of their work.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Ancient Greek 4: module 3 Course start date: Mon 28 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Hugo CookContinue to study Ancient Greek grammar and improve your skills at reading and translating Greek texts.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - New Testament Greek 1: module 1 Course start date: Mon 28 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sean GabbBegin to learn New Testament Greek, starting with the alphabet and pronunciation, basic grammar and reading a passage from John’s Gospel.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £239.00 - Biblical Hebrew advanced: module 1 Course start date: Mon 28 Sep 2026 (and 4 other dates)
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 £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Ancient Greek 5 advanced: module 1 Course start date: Mon 28 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna BulmerIn this advanced course, you will read, translate and analyse unadapted poetry by ancient Greek authors to deepen your appreciation of their work.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Homeric Greek advanced: module 1Course start date: Mon 28 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Vaughan PilikianThis is a course in the reading and occasional writing of Homeric Greek - the language of the Iliad and the Odyssey and the precursor of Classical Greek.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Latin 5 advanced: poetry and prose - module 1Course start date: Tue 29 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anna BulmerIn this advanced course, you will read and translate unadapted texts by Latin authors to deepen your appreciation of their work and your knowledge of Roman culture, history and society.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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