Languages Classes in London & Online
Over 30 modern and ancient world languages taught by expert tutors!
Here at City Lit, we offer over 30 different language courses catering to all levels, from beginners to advanced. We offer languages classes in European, Asian, African, and even Ancient and Classical languages. So whatever you fancy learning — take your pick!
Read the Languages FAQs for more information about learning a language at City Lit.
Flexible part-time language classes
Our part time courses are designed to fit around your schedule, you'll find a suitable language class for you whether you would like to attend in the evening, daytime, or on weekends. We also offer short, intensive and fast-track courses if you need to learn in a hurry, as well as one-day workshops and taster language lessons.
Beginner to advanced level courses
We teach most languages at seven different levels and you can start anywhere from beginner to advanced. Our approach to learning is to teach you how to communicate effectively in real-life situations. We select content that is relevant to your needs. If you are a beginner, you will learn how to use the language as opposed to just repeating words and sentences as you would do with an app. We teach you to communicate rather than repeat.
Use our self-assessment tool to help you choose the right course for your level.
- Japanese: Kobanashi storytellingCourse start date: Sat 5 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hisaka BuntingDiscover the richness of the Japanese language and culture by enrolling in our in-person kobanshi course!
Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £32.00 - Japanese through Origami: Tanabata Star festival
Course start date: Sat 5 Jul 2025Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rie Tsuruta-BarrattThis workshop will introduce you to the culture and basics of origami, a central part of Japanese arts and crafts.
You will learn some introductory Japanese phrases, Japanese festivals and learn how to fold folk Origami pieces as well as origami decorations for Tanabata Star Festival.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Chinese: fan writingCourse start date: Sat 5 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Zhonghan LinExplore the enchanting world of Chinese fan writing in our workshop! Delve into the rich tapestry of Chinese culture as we unravel the history and significance of this ancient art form. Discover the profound cultural significance behind each stroke, and unleash your creativity on the canvas of tradition.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Return to French (elementary) Course start date: Mon 8 Sep 2025 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Valerie JézéquelCome and join this lively course to refresh your elementary French. After attending this course you will be able join a level 2 course starting later in September.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00 - French 2: revision courseCourse start date: Tue 8 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pierre PorcheronRevise and consolidate your lower intermediate French speaking and listening skills. Suitable if you have recently studied French for two to three years.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00 - French 3: revisionCourse start date: Tue 8 Jul 2025
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 £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - French film matinéeCourse start date: Tue 8 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephanie RadetWith proceeds going to the City Lit Student Bursary, the French Film matinée is a chance to round out the term with a fun movie matinée in the college. The film will be presented by tutor Stéphanie Radet.
The film we will be watching is Les 400 coups by François Truffaut (1959), a film about Antoine Doinel, a semi-autobiographical character and a misunderstood adolescent in Paris who struggles with his parents and teachers.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Italian summer: practise and consolidate 3Course start date: Wed 9 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roberto MinardiConsolidate your upper intermediate level of Italian in this interactive class. Further practise the main topics and grammar points learned at level 3 lower and 3 upper through some speaking and listening activities. A summer revision course for intermediate learners who would like extra practice to consolidate their learning over the summer and prepare for future courses. - Chinese 2 upper revisionCourse start date: Thu 10 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonGet a short introduction to the Chinese language and discover aspects of Chinese language culture in these live online communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.
.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Modern Greek beginners: module 3Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Maria ContosContinue to speak Modern Greek in the heart of London on this lively online course.
Develop your speaking and listening skills on this communicative course, which emphasises the practical use of the language. Suitable if you have completed Greek beginners: module 2 or equivalent (about 30 hrs of learning).Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Chinese: writing for beginners Course start date: Sat 12 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonLearn the basics of Chinese characters on this lively classroom-based course in the heart of London. This interactive workshop provides plenty of opportunity to practise yourself, and is suitable for complete beginners.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - the Japanese Soroban Course start date: Sat 12 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hisaka BuntingA fascinating introduction to this ancient Japanese abacus. A lively in-person workshop in central London.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Japanese beginners: module 3 Course start date: Mon 14 Jul 2025 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaPlease note: this course takes places on MONDAYS and THURSDAYS between 14/07/25 - 28/07/25
Continue learning to speak Japanese on this condensed course for near beginners. The emphasis is on developing your listening and speaking skills. Suitable if you have completed beginners module 2 or have actively studied Japanese for 6 months recently.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Taste of JapanCourse start date: Tue 15 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaFrom street food to monks' food, come and explore the richness of regional Japanese cuisine across the seasons in this exciting workshop.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - German 3: revive your GermanCourse start date: Fri 18 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Barbara PölletRevive your German in the heart of London. Did you study German some time ago? This is the ideal course if you have studied German for at least 2 years (3 hours/ week ) or 3 years (1.5 hours /week) recently or want to pick up studying German again.This course is also suitable as a revison course.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00
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