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.
- Spanish 3 conversation
Course start date: Thu 14 May 2026 (and 3 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amaia IbargüenRevise, consolidate and improve your listening and speaking skills on this lively course, which will help you communicate more confidently in daily life situations. Ideal if you have an intermediate level of Spanish, are doing Spanish 3 lower, Spanish 3 upper or have studied Spanish for 3-4 years (B1 level).
Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - Reading and interpreting Latin inscriptions Course start date: Sat 16 May 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sean GabbLatin inscriptions can be found almost everywhere but can you work out what they mean? This course is aimed at students with some knowledge of Latin (a day course for those who don't know Latin is also offered every year).Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Japanese: writing for beginners part 1Course start date: Sat 16 May 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaCome and improve your knowledge of the basic Japanese writing system, Hiragana and Katakana. Suitable if you are studying Japanese at beginners level.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Korean beginners: holiday kitCourse start date: Sat 16 May 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jiyeon Kim, Hakkyoung LeeMake the most of your holidays in Korea with this face to face short, intensive course in central London over one weekend. 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!
Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - Arabic writing for beginnersCourse start date: Sun 17 May 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Nora Allali-CarlingDiscover the beauty and elegance of Arabic script in this immersive workshop. Arabic writing is not only an essential communication tool but also a work of art, deeply rooted in centuries of culture and history. This workshop can be done as a stand-alone course or as an introduction to Arabic writing for those students enrolled on our Arabic beginners: module 1 courses. No prior knowledge of writing or the alphabet is necessary.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Italian beginners: module 1 Course start date: Tue 26 May 2026 (and 14 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Simona CecchiniWith its rich culture and history and its incredible landscapes and architecture, there are countless reasons to learn Italian. Whether you wish to learn Italian in order to make your visits to Italy more enjoyable, or because you'd like to speak with family and friends in their native language, this course will provide the groundwork for you to begin your journey towards fluency. Our emphasis is on speaking and listening skills so that you can start communicating quickly in Italian. Once you've completed this course you can continue with 'Italian beginners: module 2'.
Did you know that we offer free 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 £183.00 Concession £149.00 - French 3 upper: module 1Course start date: Thu 1 Oct 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Caroline GiaconellaImprove your upper‑intermediate French on this lively, communicative course, available in person or online. Designed for learners working towards CEFR B2 level, the course focuses on developing confident speaking and listening skills while deepening your understanding of French grammar.
Through engaging, real‑life communication and interactive activities, you will build fluency, accuracy, and confidence to express yourself more naturally in French.
Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Return to Spanish (advanced) Course start date: Tue 19 May 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Montserrat TrujilloIf 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 £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - Arabic 3 lower: module 3Course start date: Wed 20 May 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Taïssir K MahmoudLearn Arabic either in an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.
This course is for intermediate students of Arabic with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills. You should have completed Arabic 3 lower: module 2 or equivalent.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Return to French (elementary) Course start date: Tue 7 Jul 2026 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Daniel FernandezJoin this lively refresher course and boost your elementary French-perfect preparation for moving straight on to Level 2.
Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Spanish beginners: module 1 Course start date: Thu 21 May 2026 (and 12 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Montserrat TrujilloLearn 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.
Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Return to Spanish (lower intermediate) Course start date: Wed 13 May 2026 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosa Rodriguez-GarridoIf 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 beginners intensive: module 1 Course start date: Thu 21 May 2026 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: María IsaltLearn to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.
For details about blended courses dates and their mode of delivery, please click here or go to the How will I be taught? section below.
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 £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - French beginners intensive: module 1Course start date: Wed 13 May 2026 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Neil HillmanThis lively, interactive five‑week intensive course is designed for beginners who want to make fast progress in French. Classes are taught in French, with a focus on building confidence in speaking and listening.
Did you know that we offer support sessions for beginner students over the term? More information is available in the how will I be taughtsection below.
Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Spanish 4/5: Spanish through theatreCourse start date: Sat 23 May 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Diego IudicissaDo you wish to challenge yourself and explore the Spanish language through theatre? If yes, then this fun course is for you!
Designed for higher intermediate and advanced level students, it will provide a platform for practicing your Spanish skills through theater games, reading texts, and preparing mini-performances.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00
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