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Learn Old English — Online Courses

Old English was spoken in England and Southern Scotland from the fifth century through to the time of the Norman conquest.

While some aspects of Old English will be familiar to modern English speakers, other aspects such as grammar will differ. The Old English alphabet includes characters that are not used in modern English today.

Try our introductory Old English online courses at City Lit. Our courses will enable you to feel confident translating old English texts including prose and the poetry of Beowulf.

Our courses are delivered online. For more information about our live online courses, please see our guide to online learning.

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  1. Old English level 1
    Anglo Saxon Chronicle
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    Course start date:  Tue 6 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Stephen Pollington
    What was the English language like before the Norman Conquest? How easy is it to translate their diverse literature? Can we write our own Old English? Come along and see.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
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  2. Old English literature: the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles
    A page of Old English text
    Course start date:  Tue 6 Oct 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Stephen Pollington

    Read and analyse the language of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles. This course is suitable for those students who have completed the level 1, 2 and the general course on Old English literature.

    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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  3. Old English level 2
    Anglo Saxon Treasure King Alfreds Jewel
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    Course start date:  Wed 7 Oct 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Stephen Pollington
    This course follows on the level 1 class. Continue to learn the Old English grammar and become familiar with more of its features.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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  4. Old English literature: general course
    Old English literature: general course
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 15 Oct 2026

    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 £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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