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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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Courses available both in-person and online

Join us in the heart of London for in-person classes. Our modern campus in Covent Garden is easy to reach and buzzing with creativity. With modern purpose-built facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, it’s the perfect space to support your learning journey. Explore our facilities >

Prefer learning online? Our live online courses bring expert teaching to you, wherever you are.

Whether you choose to study in-person or online, all our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. Wherever and however you want to learn, we’re here for you.

Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between in-person and online learning.

Learn in the centre of London with our in-person courses. Our purpose-built facilities in Covent Garden mean we are ideally located and easy to get to. 

See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you.

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  1. Biblical Hebrew advanced
    Course start date:  Mon 19 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Rachel Montagu

    In this advanced course, you will deepen your knowledge of Hebrew grammar and further develop your ability to translate from the Bible.

    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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  2. Herodotus and the problem of history before his own time
    Course start date:  Mon 21 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sean Gabb
    Enhance your understanding of the Greek language by translating passages taken from the Histories by Herodotus. Suitable for advanced students.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
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  3. Brush up your advanced Latin
    Course start date:  Tue 22 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Judith Rice

    Brush up your advanced Latin by translating a selection from Juvenal's Satires.

    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  4. Ancient Greek 5
    Distant view of the Acropolis in Athens at Spring
    Course start date:  Tue 6 May 2025 (and 11 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jordan Dyck
    In this advanced course, you will read and translate unadapted texts by ancient Greek authors to deepen your appreciation of their work.
    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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  5. New Testament Greek 3: module 1
    Course start date:  Tue 30 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jordan Dyck
    Improve your ability to read unadapted New Testament and early Christian writings, and refine your knowledge of the Koine Greek verb system, diving deep into the nuances of participles, tense-forms and verbal aspect.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  6. Ancient Greek 3: module 3
    Course start date:  Mon 29 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Hugo Cook

    Suitable if you have completed Ancient Greek 3: module 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 £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  7. Sanskrit reading circle
    Course start date:  Mon 29 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Vaughan Pilikian
    This is a course in the Sanskrit language based around the reading of Sanskrit texts unadapted.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  8. Biblical Hebrew advanced: module 1
    Course start date:  Mon 29 Sep 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Rachel Montagu

    In 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
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  9. Latin 5 advanced: poetry group
    The Frescoes of Villa Dei Misteri An Ancient Roman Villa at Pompeii Ancient City Italy
    Course start date:  Tue 13 May 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Justin Murray
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    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00
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  10. Latin 5
    Ancient Ruins of Pompei
    Course start date:  Wed 7 May 2025 (and 8 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sean Gabb

    In 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 £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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  11. Latin 4 upper: module 3
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 11 Oct 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Justin Murray
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    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  12. Medieval Latin: module 1
    Course start date:  Wed 1 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Mary Ruskin
    Improve your fluency in reading Medieval Latin by translating original literary, religious, historical, and philosophical passages. Knowledge of classical Latin grammar is required.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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  13. New Testament Greek 5: module 1
    Course start date:  Thu 2 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sean Gabb
    Gain fluency in reading New Testament Greek by translating various texts, and improve your knowledge of Koine Greek.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  14. Old English literature
    Manuscript of Beowulf in The British Library London Uk
    Course start date:  Wed 7 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Stephen Pollington
    Read and analyse the language of some works in the Old English literature. This course is suitable for those students who have completed the level 1 and level 2 courses.
    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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  15. Ancient Greek 3: module 2
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Hugo Cook

    Suitable if you have completed Ancient Greek 3: module 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 £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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About the City Lit School of Languages

Language courses at all levels and in 19 different languages are offered at City Lit. Whether you would like to attend part-time or weekend language classes, our highly popular language lessons offer the widest choice in London. Most language courses are taught at seven different levels and you can start anywhere from beginner to advanced.

Our tutors

Tutors are experienced and friendly, and you can choose from evening, day time or weekend language classes. We also offer early morning sessions and intensive courses to help you learn a language at a time and in a way that suits you best. In many languages you can take an accredited course, with national and international qualifications selected for their relevance to adult learners.

Professional development language courses

We can also offer tailored language training in your workplace, which can be a fast and convenient way to learn a language to help improve your skills for work or develop your business.