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 2 lower: module 1Course start date: Thu 15 May 2025 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Silvana VistolaContinue consolidating your Italian and find yourself speaking with increasing confidence on this communicative course for students who have studied Italian for year and are now starting their second year. The emphasis is on developing your oral skills. Suitable if you have completed 'Italian beginners' or have an equivalent level (about a year of part-time study). Based on Nuovo Espresso 2 (Alma Edizioni, Italian version).Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - The Languages of Sweden
Course start date: Thu 15 May 2025Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jack Pulman-SlaterDiscover the vibrant linguistic landscape of Sweden on this introductory lecture course. Gain a linguistic insight into the Swedish language and learn about Sweden's fascinating and diverse minority language cultures.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £32.00 - Latin 1: module 1 Course start date: Thu 15 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Doukissa KaminiAn introduction to Latin, or a reminder of what you have forgotten, if you are rusty.
Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00 - Tokyo: an insider's guideCourse start date: Fri 16 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kiyomi UntenJoin this lively course and learn about this bustling capital that mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers and anime shops to cherry trees and temples. Open to all levels.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Italian 3: lingua e letteraturaCourse start date: Fri 16 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Paola RoncaglioloImprove your knowledge of Italian through reading short works of fiction and non-fiction. The selected texts will be chosen for their intrinsic interest but will also be used as opportunities for language study, allowing learners to learn new vocabulary and practise their grammar by being exposed to authentic Italian texts.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Italian intermediate reading groupCourse start date: Fri 16 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Silvana VistolaThis course is for intermediate and lower intermediate learners of Italian (Italian 2 Upper and Italian 3 lower, or learners in their third or fourth year of studying Italian) who would like to improve their reading skills and learn new grammar and vocabulary through reading and discussing works of Italian fiction and/or non-fiction. The texts chosen may be in the form of easy readers to facilitate understanding. The chosen texts will be written in Italian, and discussions will be in Italian, though some English may be permitted, so learners will be able to stretch themselves and feel more confident about expressing their opinion and asking questions in class. - Chinese 2: reading groupCourse start date: Fri 16 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Fei WangIf you want to have the chance to read Chinese characters, expand your vocabulary, improve your pronunciation, and strengthen your reading comprehension level, please join us to practise your reading.Suitable for people who have learned Chinese for at least 1 year and have learned to read Chinese characters.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Italian literature: Cinque settimane, un libroCourse start date: Fri 16 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ottavia CastellinaImprove your knowledge of Italian through on this short literature course which will give you an opportunity to learn new vocabulary and practise your grammar by being exposed to authentic Italian texts. Each term learners will look at a new text and use it as a base to improve not only their reading skills but also their speaking, grammar and vocabulary.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Spanish beginners intensive: module 1 Course start date: Sat 17 May 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Diego IudicissaLearn to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.
Based on Units 1-3 of Nos Vemos Hoy 1; publisher: Campus Difusión (please see the relevant section for the ISBN).Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Places to visit in South KoreaCourse start date: Sat 17 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jaeran WonCome and learn more about key places to visit in this fascinating country.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - French 2 upper: conversationCourse start date: Sat 17 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Silvana AvramCome and practise your intermediate spoken French in the heart of London and develop your language skills in these topical discussion classes. Based on recordings from French television, radio news and newspaper articles. Please note that this course takes place every other week.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00 - French 3 lower: conversational French Course start date: Mon 19 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Silvana AvramCome and practise your intermediate spoken French in the heart of London and develop your language skills in these topical discussion classes. Based on recordings from French television, radio news and newspaper articles.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - Spanish 3/4: colonialismo español y esclavitud en el Caribe: el caso de CubaCourse start date: Wed 21 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Vanesa GuzmanEste fascinante curso explora la historia de la esclavitud y el colonialismo en la Península Ibérica, el Caribe y particularment Cuba, entre el siglo XV y el siglo XX.
Este curso es para estudiantes con nivel intermedio y avanzado de español (si has estudiado español al menos durante 5 años).
This course will be delivered online in Spanish. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in the course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - 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 - Italian beginners: module 1 Course start date: Tue 6 May 2025 (and 15 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anita SzaboWith 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.’
Learn to speak Italian on this intensive evening class. Taught in Italian, the emphasis is on developing your speaking and listening skills. Each lesson is a bit longer than our standard lesson time, so you'll cover the same ground as you would in a standard beginners course, but you'll do so in fewer weeks. Based on Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni).Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £115.00
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