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.
- Arabic beginners: module 3Course start date: Wed 7 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Micheline AntonianLearn Arabic at a gentle pace in the heart of London on this lively classroom-based course for near beginners, taught in Arabic with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.You should have completed Arabic beginners: module 2 or equivalent.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Japanese beginners: module 3
Course start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 7 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaContinue learning to speak Japanese on this course for near beginners. The emphasis is on developing your listening and speaking skills. Suitable if you have completed beginners module 2 or 6 months recently
.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - French beginners: module 1 intensiveCourse start date: Wed 5 Nov 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Yolande Mallet De ChaunyLearn French on this intensive 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 - Irish beginners taster Course start date: Wed 17 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sarah O'DonnellCome and discover the Irish language in this lively taster session.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Russian beginners taster Course start date: Wed 17 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Altannavch MurrayCome and discover Russian in this lively taster.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Japanese beginners: module 1Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaLearn to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills. Suitable for complete beginners. Choose either an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.
We offer in-person (LJT1) and online Japanese tasters sessions (LJT2).Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - German beginners: module 1 Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna RiolandChoose either an in-person course in the heart of London or live online sessions.This course aims to enable students to begin to communicate with some fluency in a range of everyday situations.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).
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Arabic beginners: module 1Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alaa SonjoqLearn Arabic in the heart of London on this lively classroom-based course.
This course is designed for beginners who have little or no prior knowledge of Arabic. It focuses on developing basic speaking and listening skills in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), the standardised form of Arabic used in formal settings, media, and literature. The course will introduce students to essential vocabulary and grammar structures, with a focus on practical communication in everyday situations.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - French beginners: module 2 Course start date: Wed 7 May 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pascale VuittenezLearn French 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 £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Irish beginners: module 1Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sarah O'DonnellSuitable for complete beginners wanting to learn this fascinating Celtic language.
Note that we are running a taster in September if you would like to experience learning Irish, search for "Irish taster".Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Danish beginners: module 3Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anne Svenstrup GrantConsolidate and build on your Danish language skills and expand your knowledge of Danish traditions and culture. Suitable if you have done modules 1 and 2, or equivalent.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Danish beginners: module 1Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anne Svenstrup GrantMake 2025 the year you start learning Danish! This friendly course for complete beginners and will introduce you to this fascinating Scandinavian language.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £239.00 - Russian beginners: module 1Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Altannavch MurrayDive into the fascinating world of the Russian language on this interactive course. Whether you're looking to explore the rich and complex cultures of the Russian-speaking world or seeking out a new linguistic challenge, this course is designed to help you achieve your goals. Choose an in-person course in Covent Garden or a live online course.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Chinese beginners: module 1Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonLearn Chinese Mandarin in the heart of London on this lively classroom-based course.
This course is designed for beginners who have little or no prior knowledge of Chinese.
Whether you're a student, professional, or simply curious about the language and culture, this course will equip you with the essential skills to communicate confidently in Mandarin.
Our emphasis on speaking ensures that you'll be able to engage in meaningful conversations from the very first lesson. You'll learn useful phrases, expressions, and idioms, enabling you to communicate effectively in various social and everyday situations. - Sanskrit 1: module 1Course start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Roopam AggarwalLearn the basics of Sanskrit. By the end of this module you will be able to read and write in the Devanagari script; understand and apply commonly used noun declensions; identify frequently used verb conjugations; and construct simple sentences in the present tense.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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