Learn a Language - Online & in London
Over 30 modern and ancient world languages taught by expert tutors!
Here at City Lit, we offer over 27 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, or Old English — 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.
Most of our courses are delivered online. We are also bringing back some face-to-face teaching taking place in our London college building. For more information about our live online courses, please see our guide to online learning.
Most languages taught 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.
- Classical Greek: an introduction for beginnersCourse start date: Tue 7 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Andrew DavidThis four week course uses British Museum objects such as Greek inscriptions on architectural fragments, to provide a foundation in Classical Greek.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £79.00 - Introduction to the DALF certificateCourse start date: Tue 14 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Henriette HarlallWould you like to improve your French and possibly gain an internationally recognised qualification at both academic and professional levels? Revise, practise and also gain an insight into the DALF courses starting next September. An advanced, post A-level command of the language is required.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £85.00 - L'era fascista in ItaliaCourse start date: Tue 5 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roberto MinardiNel 1922 Benito Mussolini diventa primo ministro. Nel corso degli anni le opposizioni politiche vengono eliminate. Il Fascismo diventa un regime totalitario che resterà al potere fino al 1943. Analizzeremo le cause e circostanze che portarono alla nascita di questo fenomeno politico e le sue fasi evolutive.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £42.00 - Province sicilianeCourse start date: Tue 5 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roberto MinardiAttraverso l'analisi di diversi elementi rappresentativi (culturali, storici ecc.), esploreremo le province di Agrigento, Palermo e Siracusa.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £42.00 - Japanese language proficiency preparationCourse start date: Tue 12 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaIdeal if you are hoping to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5. Also great for revising at the end of the academic year. Suitable if you have studied Japanese for at least three years.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £60.00 - Spanish 4: revisit and consolidateCourse start date: Tue 12 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Óscar Salgado SuárezPractise your intermediate spoken Spanish and develop your language skills in these topical discussion classes. Suitable if you have recently studied Spanish for at least four 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 £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £85.00 - Spanish 1: revisit and consolidateCourse start date: Tue 12 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Analía ToloneRevise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 1: module 3' or have an equivalent knowledge of the language (one year's study).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £85.00 - Spanish beginners: module 3Course start date: Tue 12 Jul 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
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 1-5 of Ele Actual A1 (libro del alumno) and exercise book (SM Publishers).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £85.00 - Russian beginners: module 3Course start date: Tue 26 Apr 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Marina De YongImprove your elementary Russian on this communicative course. The emphasis is on speaking and listening, and you will gain a basic grounding in Russian grammar.Suitable if you have completed beginners: module 2 or equivalent.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £85.00 - Arabic beginners: revision courseCourse start date: Tue 19 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Nora Allali-CarlingConsolidate your elementary knowledge of Arabic. Suitable if you have studied Arabic for a year or have an equivalent level. Based on the tutor’s own materials.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £36.00 - Brush up your elementary LatinCourse start date: Tue 26 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Judith RiceRefresh your long-forgotten skills and enhance your pleasure for basic understanding of the language.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £36.00 - Brush up your intermediate LatinCourse start date: Tue 26 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Judith RiceRefresh your forgotten intermediate Latin and enhance your pleasure in understanding the language.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £36.00 - Brush up your advanced LatinCourse start date: Tue 26 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Judith RiceBrush up your advanced Latin by translating selected satires by Horace.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £36.00
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