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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? Read more information on the levels available to determine the right course 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:  Tue 16 Apr 2024 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rachel Montagu
    Deepen your knowledge of Hebrew grammar and further develop your ability to translate from the Bible.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  2. New Testament Greek 2: module 3
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Apr 2024

    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.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  3. Sanskrit level 4: module 3
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Apr 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Vaughan Pilikian
    This is a course in the Sanskrit language comprising grammar topics, textual study and direct composition.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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  4. Biblical Hebrew 4: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Apr 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Rachel Montagu
    Deepen your knowledge of Hebrew grammar and further develop your ability to translate from the Bible.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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  5. Latin 4 lower: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Apr 2024 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sean Gabb
    Continue to study Latin grammar and improve your skills at reading and translating Latin texts as well as exploring Roman culture and history. The class is presently reading a teacher’s set of adapted readings that include a history of the Persian Wars and various horror stories from the Metamorphoses of Apuleius.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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  6. Ancient Greek 1: module 1
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Justin Murray
    Learn the basic grammatical structures and vocabulary so that you can begin to read straightforward Ancient Greek prose. Suitable also if you have some basic or rusty knowledge of the language.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  7. Latin 2: module 2
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Elena Vacca
    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 2 module 1 at City Lit or have an equivalent knowledge.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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  8. Latin 5
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Apr 2024 (and 9 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Judith Rice
    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.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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  9. New Testament Greek 1: module 3
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Apr 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jordan Dyck
    Gain fluency in reading New Testament Greek by translating the Gospel and further improve your knowledge of Koine Greek.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  10. Homeric Greek: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Apr 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Vaughan Pilikian
    This is a course in the reading and writing of Homeric Greek - the language of the Iliad and Odyssey.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £199.00
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  11. Ancient Greek 4: module 3
    Course start date:  Wed 17 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Doukissa Kamini
    Extend your knowledge of Ancient Greek grammar and improve your fluency in reading and translating.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  12. Ancient Greek 2: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 17 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Szerdi Nagy
    Suitable if you have completed Ancient Greek 2 modules 1 and 2 or have an equivalent knowledge. Further your knowledge of grammatical structures and vocabulary so that you can read more complex Classical Greek prose.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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  13. Ancient Greek 3: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 17 Apr 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Andrew David
    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.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £199.00
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  14. Latin 1: module 1
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 17 Apr 2024 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Elena Vacca
    An introduction to Latin, or a reminder of what you have forgotten, if you are rusty.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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  15. New Testament Greek 3: module 3
    Course start date:  Thu 18 Apr 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sean Gabb
    Gain fluency in reading New Testament Greek by translating the Gospel According to St John and improve your knowledge of Koine Greek.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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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.