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With nearly 400 million native speakers, Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world. This romance language has its origins in the Castile region of Spain but is widely spoken across central and south America now. We offer face to face Spanish lessons in London as well as online Spanish courses with flexible daytime and evening classes on weekdays and weekends.
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We offer Spanish courses at all levels. Whether you are a beginner, a tad rusty or already fluent and want to enjoy Spanish conversation or you want to improve your knowledge with an advanced course. You can find the right course level for you by using our simple self assessment tool.
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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 Spanish classes.
Browse from our range of courses below and choose a time that suits you.
Why Learn Spanish 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 Spanish course, you not only learn to speak Spanish , you also gain valuable insight into Spanish 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 Spanish online with flexibility
Not in London? Prefer to learn from home? Our live, tutor-led online Spanish classes are a great way to study Spanish 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 Spanish 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 Spanish 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.
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- Spanish beginners: module 1
Course start date: Mon 13 Jul 2026 (and 16 other dates)Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Tutors: María IsaltLearn to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. The course is taught in Spanish with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.
If you feel you may benefit from learning at a slower pace, please check our Spanish beginners at a gentle pace: module 1 courses, and if you already speak a Romance language fluently, you may want to check our Spanish rápidamente: module 1 courses.
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.
NOTE for LBS01: please note that for this course, Monday classes will be IN PERSON, while Wednesday and Friday sessions will be ONLINE
Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Spanish beginners: taster Course start date: Mon 13 Jul 2026 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Analía ToloneGet a flavour of a new language and its basic sentence structure in this lively taster course. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fun introduction for complete beginners.
Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Return to Spanish (advanced) Course start date: Tue 14 Jul 2026 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Arianna BassettiIf you have learned Spanish in the past, but it has been a while, then come and join this lively course to refresh your advanced Spanish. You will review, revise and practice in a course that is tailored to your needs. After attending this course, you will be able join a level 4 or 5 course.
Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Spanish beginners: revision Course start date: Wed 15 Jul 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Analía ToloneRevise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar. Suitable if you have completed Spanish beginners: module 3 or have studied Spanish for about a year.
Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - Spanish holiday kit Course start date: Sat 18 Jul 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Adriana Itriago GavidiaMake the most of your holidays in a Spanish speaking country with this short, intensive course. This Holiday Kit will provide you with all the language you need to communicate in the most common holiday situations & have a friendly chat with the locals! This course is ideal for complete beginners.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Return to Spanish (lower intermediate) Course start date: Mon 20 Jul 2026 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Óscar Salgado SuárezIf you have learned Spanish in the past, but it has been a while, then come and join this lively course to refresh your lower intermediate Spanish. You will review, revise and practice in a course that is tailored to your needs. After attending this course, you will be able join a level 2 upper course.
Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00 - Spanish 2: revisionCourse start date: Mon 20 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Analía ToloneRevise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar. Suitable if you have completed Spanish 2 lower or 2 upper, or if you have studied Spanish for 2 to 3 years.
This course combines an independent study unit and three (online) group sessions. Please check the How will I be taught? section below for details.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00 - Spanish 3: revision Course start date: Mon 20 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: María IsaltBrush up and improve your Spanish through grammar revision focusing on listening and speaking. You should have studied Spanish for at least three or four years. Based on the tutor's own materials.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00 - Spanish 3/4: revisit and consolidate Course start date: Tue 21 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Tutors: Óscar Salgado SuárezPractise your intermediate spoken Spanish and develop your language skills in these topical discussion classes. Suitable if you have recently studied Spanish for at least four years or equivalent.
This is a course where you will learn both in person and online. Tuesday sessions will be in person and Thursday sessions will be online.
Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00 - Return to Spanish (elementary) Course start date: Tue 21 Jul 2026 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Adriana Itriago GavidiaIf you have learned Spanish in the past, but it has been a while, then come and join this lively course to refresh your elementary level. You will review, revise and practice in a course that is tailored to your needs. After attending this course you will be able join a level 2 lower course.
Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00 - Spanish 2 lower module 1+2: revision Course start date: Tue 21 Jul 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Revise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar. Suitable if you have completed Spanish 2 lower: module 2 or have studied Spanish for more than a year.
Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - Spanish 4/5: música y protesta en América latina Course start date: Wed 22 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Pilar Villanueva MartinezDescubre el vínculo entre la música y las protestas de América latina en este impactante curso que estudia y analiza diferentes estilos musicales, con una variedad de artistas de México, Guatemala, Chile, Puerto Rico, Colombia y más.
Este curso es para estudiantes con nivel avanzado de español (si has estudiado español al menos durante 5 años).
This course will be delivered online in Spanish. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in the course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - Spanish beginners module 1+2: revision Course start date: Thu 23 Jul 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Adriana Itriago GavidiaRevise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar and the topics studied in Spanish beginners: modules 1 & 2. Suitable if you have completed Spanish beginners: module 2 or have studied Spanish for less than a year.
Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Spanish beginners: module 1B Course start date: Tue 28 Jul 2026 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Adriana Itriago GavidiaLearn to speak Spanish on this short course for near beginners. Suitable if you have completed Spanish beginners: module 1A or if you have a very basic knowledge of the language (please check course outline for Spanish beginners: module 1A to see what you should know already).
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 £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - Spanish beginners: module 2 Course start date: Tue 28 Jul 2026 (and 13 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Amaia IbargüenContinue learning to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for near beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.
If you feel you may benefit from learning at a slower pace, please check our Spanish beginners at a gentle pace: module 2 course.
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 £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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