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.
- 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 beginners at a gentle pace: module 2Course start date: Mon 17 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Flavia D'AngelantonioContinue learning to speak Italian on this communicative course for near beginners, with the emphasis on the practical use of Italian and the development of your speaking and listening skills. The lessons are slightly longer than our standard lessons, so learners are able to progress "at a gentle pace" and revise those areas where they may feel they need more practice. Based on Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version).
Please note that this is a face-to-face course.
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 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 - Japanese 4 upper: module 3Course start date: Tue 25 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kiyomi UntenImprove your level of upper intermediate Japanese. You will be able to understand, speak and listen to more complex expressions in Japanese in various everyday situations.
Suitable if you have studied Japanese for about 6 years or equivalent. Consolidate your knowledge and understanding of the structures of the Japanese language and work on more
complex grammatical structures and functions. Suitable if you have studied Japanese for about 5 years or have an equivalent level.
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 - French 5: Litterature et SociétéCourse start date: Tue 17 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Henriette HarlallThis course will introduce you to the French literature of 20th and 21st century within its historical, cultural and socio-political context. An advanced level of French is required.
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 - Spanish 2 upper at a gentle pace: module 3Course start date: Tue 25 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Roberto GallegoWant to continue learning Spanish but worried that you might not be able to keep up? Spanish 2 upper at a gentle pace is designed to cover the same material as our standard Spanish 2 upper course, 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 - French 4/5: practique et perfectionnement: module 3Course start date: Tue 25 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Henriette HarlallIf you would like to consolidate your French 4 level before moving to French 5, this course is ideal as it will develop your speaking and listening skills and consolidate your grammar.
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 - Italian 5: Italia oggiCourse start date: Wed 18 Jan 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Evi CampetellaCorsi avanzati per praticare l'Italiano, utilizzando testi e materiale audio-visivo. Affronteremo temi sull' Italia contemporanea attraverso letteratura, programmi televisi, giornalismo, film, pubblicitá ed….esperienze personali.
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 - French 3 upper at a gentle pace: module 3Course start date: Wed 26 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Daniel FernandezImprove your upper intermediate French on this friendly communicative course. The emphasis is on the development of speaking and listening skills. Suitable if you have completed 'French 3 upper at a gentle pace: module 2' or have an equivalent level and would like to build up your confidence.
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 - French 5: mosaïquesCourse start date: Thu 19 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Nicole Dalle, Julie RicciEtude de la langue à travers la littérature, les chansons, les films, les informations télévisées, les coupures de presse, et diverses activités créatives orales et écrites.
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 - Preparation for A-level Italian part 3Course start date: Thu 27 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Roberto MinardiThis course follows the A Level syllabus and is suitable for those who would like to progress in Italian in a structured way. The course does not lead to the exam but you will be able to join the A Level exam course in 2020-2021. Ideally you should have taken GCSE Italian (A*-B 9 - 6) or equivalent upper intermediate knowledge. This is the last part of the course.
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 £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Turkish beginners: module 2 & 3Course start date: Thu 27 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Cavidan SeyitcemalogluSuitable if you have completed module 1 or equivalent.
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 £209.00 Concession £136.00 - French 4 at a gentle pace: module 3Course start date: Fri 28 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Estelle HélouinWant to learn (continue learning) French but worried that you might not be able to keep up? French 4 at a gentle pace: module 2 is designed to cover the same material as our standard French 4: module 2 course, 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 - Swedish beginners: module 2/3Course start date: Thu 27 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Lisa StridThis course is a continuation of the Swedish beginners course in term 1, building upon and expanding basic Swedish conversational skills as well as increasing knowledge of Swedish culture.
Suitable if you have completed Swedish beginners, module 1 or have basic Swedish.
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 £209.00 Concession £136.00 - French 3 lower at a gentle pace: module 2Course start date: Mon 16 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Julie RicciDo 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
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