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Fall in love with French, a popular language spoken by 300+ million people across the globe. We offer face to face French lessons in London as well as online French courses with flexible daytime and evening classes on weekdays and weekends.
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Our French lessons are designed to take you from a complete beginner to a fluent speaker. You can find the right course level for you by using our simple self assessment tool. So whether you are a beginner, a tad rusty, or already fluent and want to enjoy French conversation, there's a French course for you at City Lit.
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Whether you're in London or learning from anywhere in the world, we offer flexible courses for beginners through to advanced learners, with options for daytime, evening, and weekend French classes.
Did you know? French is an official language in 26 countries including Canada, Belgium, and Senegal.
Browse from our range of courses below and choose a time that suits you.
Why Learn French at City Lit
- City Lit is a trusted adult education college in London
- The college is rated 'Oustanding' in all categories by Ofsted
- Learn from experienced tutors including native speakers, polyglots, and academics
- Flexible course options: daytime and evening classes on weekdays and weekends
- Learn in our purpose-built campus in the heart of London, created to give you an exceptional study experience
Learn more than just the language
On a City Lit French course, you not only learn to speak French, you also gain valuable insight into French culture, history, and etiquette to help you avoid any faux pas. That's because our courses are taught by expert native speaking tutors with real world experience of living in the country where the language is spoken widely.
Learn French online with flexibility
Not in London? Prefer to learn from home? Our live, tutor-led online French classes are a great way to study French wherever you are.
All our online classes are taught live on Zoom by expert tutors, with plenty of real-time practice and support to help you build confidence and fluency.
Learn French in London with our face-to-face courses
If you prefer learning in person, join us at City Lit in central London. Our classroom courses give you the chance to practise speaking with native-speaking tutors and fellow learners.
You’ll also have the chance to take part in cultural activities and events linked to your chosen language. And with London’s diverse communities, you’ll be learning in one of the most multicultural cities in the world.
About City Lit
City Lit has been a leader in adult education for over 100 years, empowering learners from all walks of life to achieve their goals. Since our founding in 1919, we’ve expanded our offerings to include a wide range of subjects, including language courses that cater to learners of all levels. Our Ofsted Outstanding rating highlights our commitment to exceptional teaching, support, and a high standard of learning.
Whether you're learning for personal enrichment, career advancement, or travel, our flexible language options allow you to learn French on your terms. City Lit provides a supportive, inclusive environment where you can realise your ambitions.
Join us today and become part of our legacy of inspiring learners for over a century.
Useful Links
- Language FAQs - Frequently asked questions about language courses at City Lit.
- What’s my level? - Self assess your level to help you find the course for you.
- Language Hub - Discover useful tips and knowledge-packed guides from our expert tutors.
Find inspiration
Read our blog to discover the benefits of learning French and get tips on how to learn French easily at City Lit. Visit the City Lit Language Hub
If you are already fluent in speaking English, learning French can be fairly easy due to the sheer number of words derived from the French vocabulary. For example, did you know that approximately 3 out of every 10 English words are thought to have French origins? These include 'souvenir', 'bouquet' and 'omelette'.
- French pronunciation through songsCourse start date: Thu 11 Feb 2027
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Estelle HélouinWhether you are a shower singer, an experienced singer or just like listening to songs in French, this course is for anyone who would like to improve their French pronunciation while enjoying beautiful songs from different French speaking countries.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - French beginners intensive: module 2Course start date: Fri 12 Feb 2027
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Learn French in the heart of London on this lively interactive course for near beginners. The course will be taught in French with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.
Did you know that we offer beginner support sessions for beginner students over the term? More information is available on the how will I be taught section below.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - French 3 lower: focus on listening and speakingCourse start date: Sat 27 Feb 2027
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Valerie JézéquelThis skills-based course is for intermediate learners of French and aims to train you on strategies you can apply to listen more effectively to spoken French in a variety of different contexts. You will also look at elements of French pronunciation to give you a better idea of how French is spoken.
Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - French 3: focus on the subjunctiveCourse start date: Sat 27 Feb 2027
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Come and consolidate your knowledge of the subjunctive through interactive activities.
Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - French 2 lower: focus on the present tenseCourse start date: Sat 27 Feb 2027
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Come and consolidate your knowledge of the present tense on this interactive grammatical workshop.
Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £32.00 - French 3 upper: Les accents du monde francophoneCourse start date: Sat 6 Mar 2027
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anais PerdaemsDeepen your listening and speaking skills by exploring the rich diversity of French accents from across the Francophone world. In this compact course, you will learn to recognise and understand differences in pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation from regions including France, Switzerland, Belgium, Québec, West and North Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond. You will also discover how these accents developed over time, shaped by history, geography, and cultural influence, helping you communicate with greater confidence and cultural awareness.
Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - French 1/2: sing to improve your French (folk songs)Course start date: Sat 6 Mar 2027
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trista SelousThis is a fun workshop open to all and taught by ear, where we learn and sing around four French folk songs, with a focus on comprehension and pronunciation. While all the songs will be in French, the course may be run in English, French or a mixture of the two, to enable everyone to participate as fully as possible.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - French 2 lower: focus on pronounsCourse start date: Sat 6 Mar 2027
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Isabelle FontanCome and consolidate your knowledge of the French pronouns.
Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - French 3: revisionCourse start date: Tue 7 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pierre PorcheronCome and consolidate your upper-intermediate French. You will develop your listening skills and practise your oral French by taking part in discussions, debates on news items and cultural events.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - French beginners: an introductionCourse start date: Tue 7 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Neil HillmanGet ready for a new challenge and join this intensive course for complete beginners.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00
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