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 beginners: module 1Course start date: Tue 6 May 2025 (and 15 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Veronica De FeliceWith 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 - Spanish beginners: module 1Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 19 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Keylor Murillo MoyaLearn 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 Compacto; publisher: Campus Difusión (please see the relevant section for the ISBN)
Please do not buy the book until after the first class as if you transfer to another level, you may use a different book.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Spanish beginners: module 3Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Cristina CasadoContinue learning to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for near beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.
Based on units 7 and 9 of Nos Vemos Hoy 1 Compacto (Publisher: Difusión). Please see the relevant section below for the ISBN.
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 £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - French beginners: module 1Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 11 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pascale VuittenezLearn French in the heart of London on this lively interactive course for beginners. The course will be taught in French, with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Spanish 2 lower: module 3Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Cristina CasadoContinue improving your elementary Spanish on this communicative course, taught in Spanish with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 2 lower: module 2' or equivalent.
Please note that because we are piloting a new course coursebook, the course content, course obejctives and course book will be different depending on which course you choose.
Please refer to the Course Outline below the course options for all the details.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - French beginners: module 3Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Yolande Mallet De ChaunyContinue to learn French in the heart of London on this lively interactive course for near beginners.The course will be taught in French, with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Spanish 3 upper: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Amaia IbargüenFurther 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 lower' or equivalent. Based on Aula Internacional 3 Plus, (Difusión Publishers).
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 £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - French 2 upper: module 1Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pascale VuittenezCome and join this lively interactive intermediate French course in the heart of London. The course will give you a greater understanding of French and of the French speaking world. Suitable if you have completed a French 2 lower course or if you have recently studied French for 2 years.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Spanish 2 upper: module 1Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: María IsaltFurther improve your Spanish. The emphasis is on listening, speaking and acquiring greater understanding of Spanish grammar. Suitable if you have completed if have completed "Spanish 2 lower" or equivalent. Based on Aula Internacional 2 Plus (Difusión Publishers).
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 £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Spanish 2 lower: module 1Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: María IsaltImprove your elementary Spanish on this communicative course, taught in Spanish with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish beginners: module 3' or equivalent.
Based on Units 10-11 of Nos vemos Hoy 1 Compacto, (publisher: Campus Difusión). Please see the relevant section for the ISBN.
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 £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - German beginners: module 1Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna RiolandSuitable for complete beginners.The emphasis is on the practical use of German and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on chapters 1-4 of Willkommen (Hodder Arnold). Choose either an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Return to German (intermediate)Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Barbara PölletChoose either an in-person course in the heart of London or live online sessions.This course is suitable if you have done GCSE, O Level or A level German some time ago and would like to return to studying German or are studying 2 upper at City Lit and would like to revise your intermediate German.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Spanish 3 lower: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Amaia IbargüenImprove your intermediate Spanish on this lively course, with the emphasis on speaking, listening and acquiring a greater understanding of Spanish grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 2: upper' or equivalent. Based on Aula Internacional 3 Plus (Difusión Publishers).
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 £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Spanish 4 práctica y perfeccionamiento: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Diego IudicissaEste 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. Based on Aula Internacional Plus 4, new edition, (Difusión Publishers).
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 £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - French 2 lower: module 1Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Valerie JézéquelImprove your elementary French in the heart of London on this lively interactive course. The emphasis of the course will be on developing your speaking and listening skills.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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