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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- Reading and interpreting Latin inscriptions
Course start date: Sat 17 May 2025Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Sean GabbLatin inscriptions can be found almost everywhere but can you work out what they mean? This course is aimed at students with some knowledge of Latin (a day course for those who don't know Latin is also offered every year). - Brush up your lower intermediate LatinCourse start date: Tue 22 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Judith RiceRefresh your forgotten intermediate Latin and enhance your pleasure in understanding the language.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - Brush up your upper intermediate LatinCourse start date: Tue 22 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Judith RiceRefresh your forgotten intermediate Latin and enhance your pleasure in understanding the language.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Biblical Hebrew 3: module 1Course start date: Mon 29 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jordan DyckFurther your knowledge of Hebrew grammar and develop your ability to translate from the Bible. Suitable for those who have completed Level 2 at City Lit or have an equivalent knowledge.
Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Latin 2: module 1 Course start date: Wed 7 May 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jordan DyckSuitable if you have completed Latin 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. Suitable if you have completed Latin 1 or have an equivalent knowledge.
Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00 - Ancient Greek 3: module 3Course start date: Wed 7 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hugo CookSuitable 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 £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - Sanskrit reading circleCourse start date: Tue 6 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Vaughan PilikianThis is a course in the Sanskrit language based around the reading of Sanskrit texts unadapted.
Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Latin 3: module 1Course start date: Mon 29 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Doukissa KaminiSuitable if you have completed Latin 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.
- Latin 3: module 3Course start date: Wed 7 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Elena VaccaSuitable 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 £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00 - Latin 5 Course start date: Sat 10 May 2025 (and 8 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 £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Latin 2: module 2Course start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Elena VaccaSuitable 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.
- Biblical Hebrew 2: module 1Course start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Rachel MontaguIncrease your knowledge of Biblical Hebrew grammar and vocabulary. Suitable for those who have completed Biblical Hebrew 1 or have an equivalent knowledge.
Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Latin 2: module 3 Course start date: Mon 12 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Szerdi NagySuitable 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 £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Ancient Greek 2: module 1Course start date: Thu 2 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Szerdi NagySuitable if you have completed Ancient Greek level 1 or have an equivalent knowledge. Further your knowledge of grammatical structures and vocabulary so that you can read more complex Ancient Greek prose.
- Old English level 2 Course start date: Thu 8 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Stephen Pollington.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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