Learn a Language - Online & in London
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 — with both online and classroom formats. Our classes range from European languages such as French, German, Italian and Spanish to Asian, African, and even Ancient and Classical languages. So what do you fancy learning? Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, Classical Greek, Old English or British Sign Language — take your pick!
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 mose 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.
- Elena FerranteCourse start date: Mon 27 Mar 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Veronica De FeliceElena Ferrante is the author of the Neapolitan novel series, whose global success has established her as one of the most powerful voices of contemporary world literature. Her identity, however, is still one of the greatest mysteries in modern literature. In this workshop we will explore why the novels have attracted such interest and passion and we will look at the various hypotheses advanced in the Italian and foreign press as to her real identity.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00 - Japanese: the wonders of onomatopoeiaCourse start date: Fri 24 Mar 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Noriko InagakiJapanese language is rich in onomatopoeia or sounds associated with words. These are used in daily conversation, manga, anime and literature. In this fun evening session, you will discover a whole world of sounds that will help you depict scenes, atmosphere and feelings more intuitively. A genuine Japanese experience!
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Spanish: El Quijote desde el siglo XXI: El primer libro de carreteraCourse start date: Thu 13 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Óscar Salgado SuárezEn este curso vamos a conocer algunas de las obras más importantes de Cervantes así como leer y analizar extractos de su obra más famosa “Don Quijote de la Mancha”. Ideal para estudiantes con nivel avanzado de español (si has estudiado al menos durante 4/5 años).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £32.00 - French 3 lower at a gentle pace: module 3Course start date: Mon 17 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Julie RicciIn light of the extra bank holiday on the 8th May, all sessions will be 10 minutes longer.
Do 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.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Italian 3 upper: module 3Course start date: Wed 26 Apr 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Paola NorthQuesti corsi ti daranno la possibilitá di migliorare le tue capacitá di comprensione ed espressione scritta ed orale e sono basati sull' uso di materiale audiovisivo, lettura, discussione e pratica grammaticale. É necessario aver completato il 'module 2' o equivalente. Il corso si basa sul libro Espresso 3 (Alma Edizioni).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Spanish 3 upper: module 3Course start date: Mon 17 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Amaia IbargüenIMPORTANT
In light of the extra bank holiday on the 8th May, all sessions for this term will be 10 minutes longer.
Further 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: module 2' or equivalent. Based on Aula Internacional 4 Plus, new edition, (Difusión Publishers).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Spanish 4: module 3Course start date: Mon 17 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Cristina CasadoIMPORTANT
In light of the extra bank holiday on the 8th May, all sessions for this term will be 10 minutes longer.
Este curso es ideal si has completado 'Spanish 3 upper' o 'Spanish consolidation' o has estudiado unos cinco años de español y desean obtener un conocimiento más profundo de la lengua y cultura del mundo hispanohablante. En este curso consolidarás aspectos gramaticales de la lengua con noticias y temas de actualidad a un nivel B2.2.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Spanish 5: estudios literarios hispánicosCourse start date: Mon 16 Jan 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Elena UgarteSi te interesa la historia y la literatura española en este curso podrás conocer obras literarias enfocadas en su contexto histórico. Ideal si has estudiado español al menos durante cinco años, este curso te permitirán consolidar tu conocimiento de la lengua a través de obras literarias enfocadas en su contexto histórico.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Italian 4: module 3Course start date: Mon 17 Apr 2023 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Evi CampetellaQuesti corsi ti daranno la possibilitá di analizzare e discutere articoli giornalistici, testi letterari e programmi televisi. Praticherai continuamente tutte le abilitá linguistiche di ascolto, comprensione ed espressione scritta ed orale. É necessario un livello avanzato di Italiano ('Italian 4: module 2' o equivalente).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Spanish 5: práctica y perfeccionamientoCourse start date: Mon 23 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Cristina CasadoEste curso es para aquellos estudiantes que han estudiado al menos cinco años de español y desean obtener un conocimiento más profundo de la lengua y cultura del mundo hispanohablante.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Classical Greek 5Course start date: Mon 16 Jan 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Jordan DyckIn this advanced course, you will read and translate unadapted texts by ancient Greek authors to deepen your appreciation of their work.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - French 3 upper: module 3Course start date: Mon 17 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Isabelle FontanIn light of the extra bank holiday on the 8th May, all sessions will be 10 minutes longer.
Further improve your upper intermediate French on this lively and interactive course. The course will combine some structural language work with discussions on French speaking political and cultural news.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Spanish 4: tertulia y conversaciónCourse start date: Mon 16 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Elena UgarteEste curso es para aquellos estudiantes que han estudiado unos cinco años de español y desean obtener un conocimiento más profundo de la lengua y cultura del mundo hispanohablante.
Ven a debatir temas y noticias de actualidad de España y Latinoamérica utilizando artículos de periódicos, textos y noticias televisivas. Desarrollarás diferentes registros lingüísticos en función de las circunstancias y el contexto en el que te encuentres.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Portuguese 5Course start date: Mon 17 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Christina BaumImprove your advanced Portuguese on this communicative course with the emphasis on listening and speaking skills, to enable you to communicate in Portuguese-speaking countries. Ideal if you have studied Portuguese for five years or equivalent.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Italian 4: lingua e letteraturaCourse start date: Mon 16 Jan 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Roberto MinardiMigliorerai la tua capacità espressiva attraverso la lettura e la discussione di un testo letterario e l'esercitazione grammaticale.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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