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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- Latin inscriptions: the basicsCourse start date: Sat 4 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sean GabbLatin inscriptions can be found almost everywhere, but can you work out what they mean? Learn how to interpret some of these inscriptions. A visit to the British Museum is included.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Latin 4 upper: module 3Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Justin MurrayContinue to study Latin grammar and improve your skills at reading and translating Latin texts as well as exploring Roman culture and history.
Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Ancient Greek 5
Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 4 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 £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Ancient Greek 1: module 3Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Doukissa KaminiSuitable 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.
Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Biblical Hebrew advanced: module 3Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 3 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 £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Latin 1: module 3 Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Andrew DavidSuitable if you have completed Latin 1: modules 1 and 2 or have an equivalent knowledge. Continue to learn the basic grammatical structures and vocabulary so that you can improve your ability to read and translate straightforward Latin.
Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Biblical Hebrew 4: module 3Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026
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 £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Latin 3: module 3Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Doukissa KaminiSuitable if you have completed Latin 3: modules 1 and 2 or have an equivalent knowledge. Further your knowledge of grammatical structures and vocabulary. Improve your skills at reading and translating Latin while exploring Roman culture and history.
Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Ancient Greek 4: module 2Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 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 £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £219.00 - Latin 2: module 2Course start date: Tue 21 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jordan DyckSuitable if you have completed Latin 2: module 1 or have an equivalent knowledge. Improve your knowledge of Latin grammar and your ability to read and write Latin, as well as exploring Roman culture and history.
Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - New Testament Greek 3: module 3Course start date: Tue 21 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jordan DyckImprove your ability to read unadapted New Testament and early Christian writings, and refine your knowledge of the Koine Greek verb system.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Latin 5 Course start date: Tue 21 Apr 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sean GabbIn 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 £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Latin 2: module 3 Course start date: Wed 22 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jordan DyckSuitable if you have completed Latin 2: modules 1 and 2 or have an equivalent knowledge. Improve your knowledge of Latin grammar and your ability to read and write Latin, as well as exploring Roman culture and history.
Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Latin 4 lower: module 3 Course start date: Wed 22 Apr 2026
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 £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Ancient Greek 4: module 3Course start date: Wed 22 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Szerdi NagyContinue to study Ancient Greek grammar and improve your skills at reading and translating Greek texts.
Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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