French

Learn French — Courses Online & In London

French remains one of the most popular languages in the world spoken by more than 220 million people across the globe. French is one of the official languages in several countries including Canada, Belgium and Senegal.

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'.

We offer courses for all levels. Whether you are a beginner, a tad rusty or already fluent and want to enjoy French conversation or you want to improve your knowledge with an advanced course. Browse from our range of courses below and choose a time that suits you. Read our blog to discover the benefits of learning French and get tips on how to learn French easily at City Lit.

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.

Browse our French language courses below and enrol today!

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  1. French DELF B2
    Course start date:  Wed 9 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Pierre Porcheron
    This online course will prepare you for the exam of the 'Diplôme d'études en langue française' (DELF), B2 level, in June 2025. Suitable if you have studied French for about four to five years. Ideal if you would like to live, study or work in France.







    Please note that exam fees are not included in the advertised fees. The course can be paid in instalments.







    Term dates:







    Term 1: 09/10/2024 - 11/12/2024



    Term 2: 15/01/2025 - 09/04/2025



    Term 3: 30/04/2025 - 15/06/2025











    There will be a minimum of two mock exams per term.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £639.00 Senior fee £639.00 Concession £415.00
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  2. French rapidement: module 1
    Course start date:  Wed 9 Oct 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Michel Willame
    This course for beginners is suitable if you already speak a Romance language like Spanish, French, Portuguese or Romanian. It might also be suitable if you would like to learn at a much faster pace. This course, together with module 2 and module 3 covers year one and two (French 1 and French 2 Lower). Expect more homework than in other courses.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
  3. French 2 upper at a gentle pace: module 1
    Course start date:  Thu 10 Oct 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Isabelle Fontan
    Do you want to continue learning French but worried that you might not be able to keep up? Our French at a gentle pace courses are designed to cover the same material as our standard French courses, but at a slightly slower pace, and with more opportunities for revision built in.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
  4. French 2 upper: focus on speaking
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 12 Oct 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    This skills-based course is for lower intermediate learners of French and aims to train you on strategies you can apply to develop your fluency in 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.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
  5. French 5: small group conversation
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 12 Oct 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Isabelle Fontan
    Would you like to practise your advanced French by discussing culture, current affairs, cinema and more? This engaging course is suitable if you have studied French for seven years or have an equivalent level.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
  6. Return to French (upper intermediate)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 16 Oct 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Henriette Harlall
    Refresh your upper intermediate French in this intensive revision programme and improve your grammar, listening and speaking skills for further study such as A-level and Delf B2. Each course covers different topics. Assessment of level recommended.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00
  7. French 5: Charles Trenet: un chanteur, une chanson, une vie
    Course start date:  Tue 22 Oct 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Pierre Porcheron
    Venez découvrir et écouter celui qui, à ses débuts, sera surnommé Charles, le Fou chantant. Avec une carrière remarquable commencée en 1933 et qui s’achève en 1999, soit deux ans avant sa mort, Charles Trenet a pu se produire sur les plus grandes scènes françaises et internationales. Malgré les épreuves qu’il a rencontrées dans sa vie, il a su rester une figure incontournable de la chanson française, célébrée pour son talent d’auteur-compositeur-interprète. Certaines de ses chansons sont restées des succès populaires intemporels (Douce France, La Mer, Ménimontant), au-delà même du monde Francophone.







    This course is designed for both advanced French learners as well as native speakers of French.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00
  8. French 4/5 : Cinq semaines, un livre
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Oct 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Trista Selous
    Would you like to read a contemporary book in French? Join this class and delve into the world of a French author while simultaneously expanding your knowledge of vocabulary and appreciating a writing style.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
  9. French 2: focus on the imparfait and passé composé
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 9 Nov 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Isabelle Fontan
    Come and consolidate your knowledge of the imparfait and passé composé tenses through interactive activities. Taught in French.
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00
  10. French 4/5: Expressions familières et argotiques
    Course start date:  Tue 12 Nov 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Stefano D’Egidio
    Vous regardez des films français, écoutez de la musique française, rencontrez de jeunes français et vous n’y pigez rien… pardon, n’y comprenez rien ! Démystifiez les expressions argotiques et familières et développez votre compréhension de la langue française et de sa culture.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
  11. French 5: Serge Gainsbourg: un chanteur, une chanson, une vie
    Course start date:  Tue 12 Nov 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Pierre Porcheron
    Venez découvrir la vie et la carrière de « Gainsbarre ». Fils d'immigrants juifs ashkénazes d'origine ukrainienne, Serge Gainsbourg voulait d'abord être artiste peintre, mais il accède finalement à la notoriété en tant qu'auteur-compositeur-interprète, abordant un grand nombre de styles musicaux.







    Cultivant une image de poète maudit (même s’il ne se trouve pas en marge du système), il composera de nombreuses chansons dont les textes, très souvent provocateurs et à double-sens, lui valent de nombreuses polémiques. Il est aussi célèbre pour avoir été un auteur prolifique pour d’autres artistes et en particulier, des femmes (Brigitte Bardot, Jane Birkin, Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Adjani…).







    This course is designed for both advanced French learners as well as native speakers of French.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00
  12. French 4/5: art et philosophie
    Course start date:  Thu 14 Nov 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Stefano D’Egidio
    Explore key philosophical concepts related to art and freedom and engage in fascinating discussions while also developing and practising your advanced French.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
  13. French 3: focus on listening
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 16 Nov 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Valerie Jézéquel
    This 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
  14. French 4: Cinéma politique
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 19 Nov 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Masa Uzelac
    This course offers an exploration of French and Francophone political cinema. We will analyse the works of influential directors such as Godard and Varda to gain insights into pivotal historical moments of the development of politically engaged cinema. Join us on an investigative journey where film serves as a lens for understanding the complex dynamics of social and political movements.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
  15. French holiday kit
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 30 Nov 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Pascale Vuittenez
    Are you planning a city break in France over the festive season ? Would you like to get to grips with the fundamentals of the language so you can feel less like a tourist and more like a local? This course will give you an introduction into the basics of the French language and enable you to get by in the most frequent travel situations.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
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