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 beginners: module 3
    Course start date:  Wed 17 Apr 2024 (and 7 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Yolande Mallet De Chauny
    Learn French 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.



    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
    Rating:
    83% of 100
  2. French 4/5: le français à l’oral
    Course start date:  Mon 22 Apr 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Henriette Harlall
    Vous souhaitez perfectionner vos compétences en français oral pour des raisons professionnelles, pour poursuivre vos études supérieures ou simplement pour le plaisir ? Ce cours répondra à vos besoins.



    Améliorez votre aisance en parlant français dans une ambiance décontractée qui comprend des conversations structurées ainsi que des jeux et l’exploration des cultures française et francophone.







    Ce cours pluridisciplinaire est du niveau C1 du cadre européen commun de référence pour les langues (CECRL). Le cours fait une large place non seulement à compréhension et à la production orale mais aussi à l’apprentissage de vocabulaire lié aux thématiques abordées.







    L’accent est mis sur la compréhension et l’expression orale afin de développer les compétences en écoute et prise de notes, en effectuant des tâches à l’aide d’exposés et de présentations dans une grande variété de domaines.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £71.00
  3. French 4: conversation
    Course start date:  Thu 25 Apr 2024 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Pierre Porcheron
    Débats et conversations sur des sujets d'actualité avec l'aide de journaux et de la télévision.
    Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £87.00 Concession £71.00
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  4. Return to French (lower intermediate)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 30 Apr 2024 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Yolande Mallet De Chauny
    Come and join this lively interactive course to refresh your lower intermediate French. After attending this course you will be able join a level 2 course starting soon.



    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
  5. French 5: La France : le pays des revolutions
    Course start date:  Thu 2 May 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Frédéric Fournier
    Immerse yourself in "La France révolutionnaire" by looking at some of its most famous historical events and cultural symbols.







    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 £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
  6. Introduction to the DALF certificate
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 11 Jun 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Henriette Harlall
    Would you like to improve your French and possibly gain an internationally recognised qualification at both academic and professional levels? Revise, practise and also gain an insight into the DALF courses starting next September. An advanced, post A-level command of the language is required.



    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 £139.00 Concession £90.00
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  7. French 3/4: Revise and consolidate
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 13 Jun 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Henriette Harlall
    Come and refresh your French language skills. Ideal to revise and consolidate your upper intermediate French. It is also a good course to do if you intend to enrol on French Delf B2.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £139.00
  8. French 1: revision course
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 11 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Valerie Jézéquel
    Come and join this lively online short revision course, either to consolidate what you have just learnt or to revisit some of what you have learnt some time ago.



    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 £139.00 Concession £90.00
  9. French 4: small group conversation
    Course start date:  Wed 25 Sep 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Pierre Porcheron
    Come and join these small group conversation classes. Perfect to practise and consolidate your spoken French in a friendly environment.



    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 £139.00 Concession £139.00
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
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