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.
- Italian film nightCourse start date: Wed 10 Dec 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Francesco BucciolWith proceeds going to the City Lit Student Bursary, the Italian Film Night is a chance to round out the term with a fun movie night in the college. The film will be presented by Francesco Bucciol, head of the Classics department and our Italian GCSE and A Level tutor. Francesco will also lead a discussion after the film.
For this term's Italian film night, we will be showing and discussing excerpts from a classic (perhaps THE classic) Italian film, La Dolce Vita.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - Japanese 2 upper: module 3Course start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kiyomi UntenOn this course you will learn to communicate more fully and fluently in a wider range of everyday situations and conversations.Suitable if you have completed 2 upper: module 2 or studied 3 years recently.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Italian 2 upper: module 3Course start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Paola NorthThis is the final module of year 3 Italian (Italian 2 upper), so you will be strengthening your grasp of grammar and increasing your vocabulary. The emphasis is on the development of your oral skills. Suitable if you have completed module 2 or equivalent. Based on Nuovo Espresso 2 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version).Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Modern Greek 2 lower: module 3
Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Maria ContosImprove your elementary Greek on this lively online course. The emphasis is on listening and speaking, and on extending your reading and writing skills.Suitable if you have completed Modern Greek 2 lower: module 2 or equivalent (a year and a half of study).Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - German 2 lower: module 3Course start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Barbara PölletImprove your elementary German. Suitable if you have completed module 2 or equivalent. Based on the tutor's own material and Berliner Platz 2 Neu 1. Teil. European Framework A2.1.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Italian 3 lower: module 3Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Paola NorthImprove your intermediate Italian on this communicative course. The emphasis is on developing your oral skills and acquiring a greater understanding of Italian grammar. Suitable if you have completed module 2 or equivalent. Based on Espresso 3 (Alma Edizioni).Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Japanese 3 upper: module 3Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaImprove your level of Japanese on this communicative course where you will have the opportunity to develop your oral and listening skills as well as consolidate your reading and writing skills. Suitable if you have completed Japanese 3 upper: module 2 or equivalent.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Modern Greek 2 upper: module 3Course start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Maria Contos, Florendia YiannoullouImprove your elementary Greek on this lively online course. The emphasis is on listening and speaking, and on extending your reading and writing skills.Suitable if you have completed Modern Greek 2 lower: module 2 or equivalent (a year and a half of study).Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Russian 3: module 3 Course start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Altannavch MurrayFurther develop your listening and speaking skills and gain an insight into aspects of Russian culture.Suitable if you have completed Russian 3: module 2 or have equivalent experience with Russian.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Swedish 2: module 3Course start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Yohanna JacobssonSuitable if you have completed Swedish 2: module 2 or equivalent. - Italian rapidamente: module 2Course start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Paola NorthSuitable if you have completed Italian Rapidamente: module 1.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Arabic 2 upper: module 3Course start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Taïssir K MahmoudLearn Arabic on this live online course. Suitable if you have studied Arabic for three years or equivalent level of the Arabic language. - Chinese 2 upper: module 3Course start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonFurther improve your Chinese Mandarin in the heart of London on this lively classroom-based course. Suitable if you have studied Mandarin Chinese for about 2 and a half years years.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Chinese 3 upper: module 3Course start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Fei WangDevelop your fluency on this lively live online course with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Suitable if you have studied Chinese Mandarin for 4 and a half years or have a fairly good command of the language. - Brazilian Portuguese rapidamente: module 3Course start date: Wed 7 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Denise DelfThis course is suitable if you already speak a Romance language such as French, Italian, Romanian or Spanish. It might also be suitable if you would like to learn at a much faster pace.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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