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.
Browse our Old English courses below and enrol today!
- Old English literatureCourse start date: Wed 7 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Stephen PollingtonRead 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 - Old English level 2Course 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 - Old English level 1Course 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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