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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- Ancient Greek 1: module 1
Course start date: Mon 29 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Online
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 £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Ancient Greek 3: module 3Course start date: Mon 29 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
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 £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Sanskrit reading circleCourse start date: Mon 29 Sep 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 £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Ancient Greek 1: module 2Course start date: Mon 29 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Suitable if you have completed Ancient Greek 1: module 1 or have an equivalent knowledge. Continue to learn the basic grammatical structures and vocabulary so that you can read straightforward Ancient Greek prose. Suitable also if you have some basic or rusty knowledge of the language.
- Latin 1: module 1 Course start date: Mon 29 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Andrew DavidAn introduction to Latin, or a reminder of what you have forgotten, if you are rusty.
Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - 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.
- Biblical Hebrew advanced: module 1Course start date: Mon 29 Sep 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Rachel MontaguIn 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 £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Latin 5 advanced: poetry group Course start date: Tue 30 Sep 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Justin MurrayIn 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 £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - Latin 3: module 3Course start date: Tue 30 Sep 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 £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Latin 5 Course start date: Tue 30 Sep 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 £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - 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.
- Latin 4 lower: module 1Course start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Doukissa Kamini. - Latin 4 upper: module 3Course start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Justin Murray.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Sanskrit 1: module 1Course start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Roopam AggarwalLearn the basics of Sanskrit. By the end of this module you will be able to read and write in the Devanagari script; understand and apply commonly used noun declensions; identify frequently used verb conjugations; and construct simple sentences in the present tense.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - 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
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