Online French Language Classes
Discover the beauty and elegance of the French language in City Lit's online French classes. Whether you’re captivated by French culture, looking to enhance your travel experience, or aiming to improve your career prospects, our engaging lessons will help you speak with confidence and fluency.
At City Lit, our French online courses use a modern language teaching method called the Communicative Approach (or Communicative Language Teaching, CLT). This approach focuses on learning French through real-life activities, ensuring that you gain practical skills and learn how to use the language in everyday situations. With the support of our qualified tutors, you’ll develop both your speaking and listening skills in an interactive and dynamic environment.
French is a Romance language with a rich history, and each lesson takes you through its grammatical structures and pronunciation step by step. You'll learn practical conversation skills, explore grammar through real-life examples, and gain a deeper understanding of French customs, etiquette, and cultural nuances that shape communication.
Our online French courses cater to all levels, from beginner to advanced, and offer flexible learning that fits your schedule. Learn from anywhere with expert tutor guidance and peer support. Each lesson is interactive and supportive, blending language skills with cultural discovery.
Join our online French courses today and immerse yourself in the rhythm, charm, and sophistication of one of the world’s most beautiful languages. Browse our French online courses below and book your place now!
49 courses available
- French 5 DALF C1/C2 taster
This session offers an introduction into our preparatory courses for the DALF C1 and C2 exams. You will meet the tutor, learn about the structure of the exams, and find out what to expect from the full course. The tutor will also help you determine whether this level is right for you.
Online
Thu 27 Aug 2026Pierre PorcheronFull fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 
Return to French (elementary)Come and join this lively course to refresh your elementary French. After attending this course you will be able join a level 2 course starting soon.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00- Return to French (lower intermediate)Revise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar. Suitable if you have completed completed 2-3 years of study in the past.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00
- French DALF C1
Ce cours de niveau avancé vous prépare pour les examens en juin 2026 au 'Diplôme approfondi en langue française' (DALF), niveau C1.
Les frais d'examens ne sont pas inclus dans le prix. Possibilité de paiement en plusieurs versements.
Voici les dates des trimestres:
Term 1: 15/09/2026 - 01/12/2026
Term 2: 12/01/2027 - 20/03/2027
Term 3: 13/04/2027 - 08/06/2027Online
Tue 15 Sep 2026Pierre PorcheronFull fee £999.00 Senior fee £999.00 Concession £649.00 - French 3 upper: tasterCome and discover what an upper intermediate French class feels like.
This course is suitable if you have studied French for 4-5 years recently or have done an A-level some time ago.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - French 2 upper: tasterCome and discover what a lower intermediate French class feels like.
This course is suitable if you have studied French for 2-3 years recently or have done a GCSE some time ago.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - French 4 pratique et perfectionnement: module 1
Un cours de français animé et structuré pour réviser et pratiquer la langue tout en participant à des discussions sur différents sujets d'actualité.
This is a non-accredited course. If you would like to take a further challenge and work towards a recognised qualification, you can enrol on our DELF B2 course which leads to a final exam.
Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £269.00 Concession £175.00 - French beginners: module 1
Join this engaging beginner’s French course designed to boost your confidence from day one. Classes are conducted in French, with a strong focus on developing practical speaking and listening skills.
Did you know that we offer support sessions for beginner students over the term? More information is available in the how will I be taught section below.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - French beginners: module 3
This lively, interactive course is the final module of the beginners’ French programme and is designed for near beginners. Teaching is delivered in French, with a strong emphasis on building confidence in speaking and listening.
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.
Online
Mon 21 Sep 2026 (and 3 other dates)Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - French 2 upper: module 1
Join this lively, interactive lower‑intermediate French course, offered in person or online. The course aims to deepen your understanding of French while broadening your knowledge of the French‑speaking world. Through progressive language development and regular practice, learners will work towards CEFR B1 level, with particular emphasis on developing confidence in spoken and listening communication.
This course is suitable for learners who have completed a French 2 Lower course or who have studied French recently for approximately two years.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - French 2 lower: module 1
Improve your elementary French on this lively, interactive course, with a strong emphasis on developing speaking and listening skills. Speaking activities include short guided conversations, role‑plays in everyday situations (such as cafés, shops, and travel), describing personal experiences, and simple group discussions. Learners are encouraged to practise speaking regularly in a supportive and engaging environment.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - French 3 lower: module 2
Take your intermediate French further on this lively, communicative B1‑level course, available in person or online. Focused on speaking and listening, the course helps you gain fluency and confidence through practical, real‑life communication.
Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £249.00 - French 4/5 pratique et perfectionnement: module 1
If you would like to consolidate your French 4 level before moving to French 5, this course is ideal, as it will develop your speaking and listening skills and consolidate your grammar.
This is a non-accredited course. If you would like to take a further challenge and work towards a recognised qualification, you can enrol on our DELF B2 course which leads to a final exam.
Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £162.00 - French 2 upper: module 2
Boost your lower‑intermediate French on this lively, interactive course, working towards CEFR B1 level. With a strong focus on speaking and listening, you’ll build confidence communicating in real‑life situations while expanding your understanding of the French‑speaking world.
This course is ideal if you have recently completed French 2 Upper: Module 1 or have an equivalent level of French.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - French 3 lower: module 3
Take your intermediate French to the next level on this lively, communicative B1‑level course, available in person in the heart of London or online. As the final module of the programme, it focuses on developing confident, fluent speaking and listening skills while strengthening your understanding of key French grammar. Through interactive, real‑life communication, you’ll consolidate your learning and complete your journey towards CEFR B2.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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