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.
- German 2 upper: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anna RiolandChoose either an in-person course in the heart of London or live online sessions. An intermediate course, suitable if you have completed 'German 2 lower' or studied the language for approximately two years. The emphasis is on developing your speaking skills. Based on Berliner Platz 2 NEU 1.Teil, chapters 16–18. A2.2.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - German for opera lovers (intermediate and advanced)
Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Katja ParmarThis is a German language course for lovers of German operas. Discuss the world of German opera in these fun sessions while improving your German language skills. Choose either an in-person course in the heart of London or live online sessions.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Italian 3 upper: revision and consolidationCourse start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Veronica De FeliceA revision course for learners at an upper intermediate level who wish to brush up on the grammar and vocabulary they’ve covered so far on their Italian learning journey. If you feel like you could do with another look at some key grammar points, perhaps from a different angle, this course should get you feeling more confident about your grasp of Italian grammar. You'll also have opportunities to practise your speaking and listening skills to improve your fluency.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - French 3 upper at a gentle pace: module 1Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Daniel FernandezDo 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 £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Spanish 3 upper: consolidation Course start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roberto GallegoFurther improve your Spanish in this lively class, taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills. You will also acquire a greater understanding of Spanish grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 3 upper' and you would like to revise/consolidate the content/grammar before continuing to level 4.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Italian 2 lower at a gentle pace: module 1Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Maria FontanaItalian 2 lower: module 1 is the first module of second-year Italian, and you'll find yourself communicating with increasing confidence. Italian 2 lower at a gentle pace will cover the same language points as the standard Italian 2 lower course, but with slightly longer lesson times there will be more time to go over topics a bit more slowly. The emphasis is on developing your oral skills, but you will still be working on your reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary. Suitable if you have completed 'Italian beginners' or equivalent. Based on Nuovo Espresso 2 (Alma Edizioni, Italian version).Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - French 3 lower: module 1 Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Daniel FernandezContinue improving your lower intermediate French on this communicative course. The emphasis will be on developing your speaking and listening skills and on acquiring a greater understanding of French grammar and fluency.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Chinese 2 lower: module 2Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonLearn Chinese Mandarin in the heart of London on this lively classroom-based course.
Further improve your Chinese (Mandarin) and develop your speaking skills. Suitable if you have studied Mandarin Chinese for about 2 years.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - French 2 lower at a gentle pace: module 1Course start date: Thu 25 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Yolande Mallet De ChaunyDo 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 £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - French 2 lower: module 3 Course start date: Fri 2 May 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Daniel FernandezContinue improving your elementary French in the heart of London on this lively interactive course. The course is suitable if you have completed a French 2 lower: module 2 course or have an equivalent level.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Chinese 3 upper: module 1Course start date: Thu 25 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonLearn Chinese Mandarin in the heart of London on this lively classroom-based course.
Develop your fluency in this course taught in Chinese (Mandarin), with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Suitable if you have studied Mandarin for about 3-4 years and have a good command of the language.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Japanese 2 lower: module 3Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Junko FuseFurther develop your listening and speaking skills in Japanese. Suitable if you have completed 2 lower: module 2 or studied for nearly 2 years recently.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Spanish 2 lower at a gentle pace: module 3Course start date: Fri 26 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Want to continue learning Spanish but worried that you might not be able to keep up? Spanish 2 lower at a gentle pace is designed to cover the same material as our standard Spanish 2 lower course, but at a slightly slower pace, and with more opportunities for revision built in.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Biblical Hebrew 3: module 1Course start date: Mon 29 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jordan DyckFurther your knowledge of Hebrew grammar and develop your ability to translate from the Bible. Suitable for those who have completed Level 2 at City Lit or have an equivalent knowledge.
Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Ancient Greek 3: module 3Course start date: Wed 7 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hugo CookSuitable if you have completed Ancient Greek 3: module 2 or have an equivalent knowledge. Further your knowledge of grammatical structures and vocabulary so that you can read more complex Ancient Greek prose.
Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00
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