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.
- Sanskrit reading circleCourse start date: Tue 6 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Vaughan PilikianThis is a course in the Sanskrit language based around the reading of Sanskrit texts unadapted.
Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Italian 2 upper conversation
Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Maria FontanaThis skills-based course is for lower intermediate learners of Italian and is intended to improve your Italian speaking skills in everyday situations. We will be looking at both formal and informal scenarios, and the aim is to help you to feel more comfortable speaking Italian in order to improve your fluency.
Please note this course is intended for Italian 2 Upper learners (learners in their third year of study). If you are in Italian 2 lower (second year of study), please see Italian 2 Lower Conversation. If you're unsure of your level, please email Italian@citylit.ac.uk.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Latin 3: module 1Course start date: Mon 29 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Doukissa KaminiImprove your knowledge of Latin grammar and your ability to read and write Latin, as well as exploring Roman culture and history. Suitable if you have completed Latin 1 or have an equivalent knowledge. - Latin 2: module 1 Course start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Justin MurrayAn introduction to Latin, or a reminder of what you have forgotten, if you are rusty. Based on Latin to GCSE by H. Cullen and J. Taylor (Bloomsbury 2016).Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Latin 2: module 2Course start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Elena VaccaContinue to learn the basic grammatical structures and vocabulary so that you can improve your ability to read straightforward Latin. Suitable also if you have some basic or rusty knowledge of the language. - German 2 : short storiesCourse start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Tutors: Barbara PölletThis is a lower intermediate course in which you will be focusing on your reading comprehension. Note that this course will be alternating between online and in person at Keeley Street. Your first session will be in Keeley Street.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Return to German (lower intermediate)Course start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Tutors: Anna RiolandThis course is suitable if you have done GCSE/ O Level German some time ago and would like to return to studying German or are studying 2 upper at City Lit and would like to revise your lower intermediate German.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Ancient Greek 2: module 1Course start date: Thu 2 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Szerdi NagySuitable if you have completed Ancient Greek level 1 or have an equivalent knowledge. Further your knowledge of grammatical structures and vocabulary so that you can read more complex Ancient Greek prose.
- German for Germany lovers (advanced)Course start date: Thu 2 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Annette KossowThis advanced German language course for lovers of Germany is part of the series “Wanderlust” which will explore a variety of interesting destinations in Germany.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Italian 2: practise and consolidate: module 1Course start date: Thu 2 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anna GiuffriaConsolidate your elementary or lower intermediate level of Italian in this interactive class. Further practise the main topics and grammar points learned at level 2 through speaking and listening activities. Intended for learners in their third year of Italian study, or slightly more advanced learners who feel they may benefit from some revision. Consolidate your elementary or lower intermediate level of Italian in this interactive class. Further practise the main topics and grammar points learned at level 2 through speaking and listening activities. Intended for learners in their third year of Italian study, or slightly more advanced learners who feel they may benefit from some revision.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Arabic reading group Course start date: Tue 7 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alaa SonjoqDo you want to start reading more fluently in Arabic while improving your knowledge of vocabulary and pronunciation? Then, come and join this friendly online reading class which focuses on practical, everyday texts. You will need to be able to read the alphabet and individual words to join this course. Suitable if you are studying at 2 lower module 1 level or above (more than 1 year of Arabic). - Old English level 2 Course start date: Thu 8 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Stephen Pollington.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - The Healing Power of Dionysian celebrationsCourse start date: Wed 8 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Maria ContosNietzsche in his book ‘The death of tragedy’ claims that by not experiencing Dionysian festivals in the modern world, we have lost the capacity to truly affirm life.
This session is part of the 2024 Mental Wealth Festival hosted by City Lit and partners.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £19.00 - Celebrate through singing Welsh songsCourse start date: Wed 8 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Clare WhiteheadEnergise yourself singing and connecting with others in the Welsh language. You do not need to speak Welsh.
This session is part of the 2024 Mental Wealth Festival hosted by City Lit and partners.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £19.00 - German 3: Konversation und GrammatikCourse start date: Wed 8 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anna RiolandLearn German in the heart of London. Come and improve your speaking and some grammar in this intermediate German course. This course is fortnightly.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £31.00 Concession £25.00
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