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: writing for beginners part 2Course start date: Sat 17 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaFurther develop your knowledge of the Japanese writing system, Kanji. Suitable if you have completed Japanese writing for beginners: part 1.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Italian graphic novels: an introductionCourse start date: Mon 19 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Veronica De FeliceThe graphic novel has found great success in Italy, with many creative writers and artists working in the genre. This workshop will introduce you to some of the most popular artists and their work, and give you an idea of where to begin your exploration of this fascinating area of Italian culture. In addition to their intrinsic interest, graphic novels are also a great way to improve your Italian.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00 - Spanish 2 conversationCourse start date: Thu 22 May 2025 (and 2 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 are doing 'Spanish 2 lower', 'Spanish 2 upper' or have an equivalent level (A2 level).
This course runs every other Thursday on the following dates: 8 May, 22 May, 5 June, 19 June, 3 July.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00 - French pronunciation through songsCourse start date: Fri 23 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Estelle HélouinWhether you are a shower singer, an experienced singer or just like listening to songs in French, this course is for anyone who would like to improve their French pronunciation while enjoying beautiful songs from different French speaking countries.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - Spanish 2/3: focus on accents - AndalucíaCourse start date: Wed 28 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Elisabet RodriguezHow do you cope with different Spanish accents? Do you find some easier to understand than others? This series of short courses will help you understand the specificities and intricacies of a variety of Spanish and South American accents, so you can spot their speakers more easily and understand them better to keep the conversation going.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - Chinese beginners: short introduction
Course start date: Sat 31 May 2025 (and 4 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Xiaolan BiGet a short introduction to the Chinese language and discover aspects of Chinese language culture in these lively online communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £71.00 - Polish beginners holiday kitCourse start date: Mon 2 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Agnieszka HerbaMake the most of your holidays in Poland with one of our short intensive courses. The 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 £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00 - Hungarian beginners holiday kitCourse start date: Mon 2 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Eva PallaghyMake the most of your holidays in Hungary with one of our short intensive courses. 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 £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00 - Return to Spanish (upper intermediate)Course start date: Mon 2 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Cristina CasadoIf you have learned Spanish in the past, but it has been a while, then come and join this lively course to refresh your upper 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 3 lower or 3 upper course in September.
Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00 - Spanish beginners: module 1ACourse start date: Tue 3 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Amaia IbargüenLearn to speak Spanish on this short course for complete beginners. You will be able to continue by joining Spanish beginners: module 1B if you want more than just an introduction.
Please do not buy the book until after the first session, as if you transfer to another level you might use a different book.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00 - Italian poetry: Un poeta alla voltaCourse start date: Wed 4 Jun 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roberto Minardi
Entra nel laboratorio di scrittura di un poeta, a partire dalla conversazione su una breve selezione di poesie da Ordine del sud (Industria & Letteratura, 2024), l’ultimo libro di Roberto Minardi. Con la possibilità di porre domande all’autore e di interagire con Iole Barbati e Virginia Cinquemani, amiche di Roberto che hanno letto il libro e prenderanno parte alla discussione. È necessario iscriversi entro il 21 maggio per poter ricevere indicazioni sulle poesie da leggere.
Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £19.00 - Return to French (upper intermediate) Course start date: Wed 4 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Florence DolleRefresh your upper intermediate French in this intensive revision programme and improve your grammar, listening and speaking skills for further study such as A-level and Delf B2. Each course covers different topics. Assessment of level recommended.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £149.00 - Arabic beginners: short introduction Course start date: Wed 4 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Taïssir K MahmoudGet a short introduction to the Arabic language and discover aspects of Arabic language culture in these live online communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.
.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00 - Return to French (Advanced)Course start date: Wed 4 Jun 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
If your advanced French is a bit rusty and you wish you could reactivate your passive knowledge, this is the right course for you. This course will help you access your dormant French and bring it back to life. After attending this course you should be able join a level 4 or 5 course.
- Japanese beginners: short introductionCourse start date: Thu 5 Jun 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Hisaka BuntingGet a short introduction to the Japanese language and discover aspects of Japanese language culture in these online communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
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