Learn a Language at City Lit in London and Online
We offer language courses at all levels and over 27 different languages here at City Lit. Whether you would like to attend part-time evening, daytime or weekend language classes, our highly popular language courses offer the widest choice in London.
Many of our courses are delivered online by expert tutors. Our approach to learning is to teach you how to communicate effectively in real-life situations and 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. For more information about our live online courses, please see our guide to online learning.
Our classes range from French, German, Italian and Spanish to Japanese, Korean and Arabic. Most language lessons are taught at seven different levels and you can start anywhere from beginner to advanced. We offer short courses, intensive and fast-track if you need to learn in a hurry, as well as one-day workshops and tasters.
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Got a question about our courses? Email us: languages@citylit.ac.uk.
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- Spanish 3/4: grammar workshop - connecting wordsCourse Date: Sat 1 May 2021
Location on this date: Online
Mejora tu comprensión de conectores en español a través de juegos, prácticas orales y actividades escritas. Este curso es ideal para estudiantes de Spanish 3 lower/upper o si te estás preparando para el examen A-level or DELE B1.
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 - Conversations in K-dramaCourse Date: Sat 1 May 2021
Location on this date: Online
Improve your speaking and listening skills in Korean through the joy of watching popular K dramas.
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 £18.00 - Arabic writing for beginnersCourse Date: Sun 2 May 2021
Location on this date: Online
Learn how to read and write Arabic characters. Suitable for complete beginners or anyone wishing to consolidate their knowledge of the Arabic alphabet.
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 £49.00 - Explore CórdobaCourse Date: Sun 2 May 2021
Location on this date: Online
Come and discover Córdoba, capital of Muslim Spain and the main city in a territory located in the centre of Andalusia. In this city is where you can find the mesmerising multiarched Mezquita a symbol of the sophisticated culture that flourished here more than a millennium ago.
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 £18.00 - Explore St. Petersburg: Three centuries of history and cultureCourse Date: Sat 8 May 2021
Location on this date: Online
Come and discover more about this famous Russian city, home to some of the country's most important writers, architecture and cultural institutions. A must for those interested in all things Russian.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - Explore MadridCourse Date: Sat 8 May 2021
Location on this date: Online
Come and explore Madrid, the capital of Spain known for its art history and beautiful ancient landmarks. You will discover iconic places such as the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor and the famous Puerta del sol where you can find the Kilometre Cero, the centre of Spain´s road network. From La Gran Vía to Museo del Prado and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza where you can find collections by Goya and Velázquez. From La Plaza de Cibeles with its impressing fountain to the beautiful Parque del Retiro and not to forget El Rastro, Madrid’s famous open-air flea market which dates back to the 19th-century.
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 £18.00 - Arabic grammarCourse Date: Sun 9 May 2021
Location on this date: Online
Interested in brushing up on your grammar? Come and revise how to use verbs in the past, present and future in this lively workshop.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - Firenze e il rinascimento
Course Date: Fri 14 May 2021Location on this date: Online
Firenze viene definita la culla del rinascimento. In questa introduzione vedremo come il contesto politico e economico ha favorito la nascita di grandissimi artisti, inventori e filosofi.
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 £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Music of the Arab worldCourse Date: Fri 14 May 2021
Location on this date: Online
Get an insight into the various genres and styles of Arabic music and sample a selection of Arabic melodies. Open to all levels.
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 £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Explore GaliciaCourse Date: Sat 15 May 2021
Location on this date: Online
Come and discover unique aspects about this fascinating region of the North West of Spain, from the incredible history to culture and customs.
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 - Italian graphic novels: an introductionCourse Date: Mon 24 May 2021
Location on this date: Online
The graphic novel has found great success in Italy, with many creative writers and artists working in the genre. This workshop will introduce you to some of the most popular artists and their work, and give you an idea of where to begin your exploration of this fascinating area of Italian culture. In addition to their intrinsic intersest, graphic novels are also a great way to improve your Italian.
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 - Tokyo: an insider's guideCourse Date: Fri 4 Jun 2021
Location on this date: Online
Join this lively course and learn about this bustling capital that mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers and anime shops to cherry trees and temples. Open to all levels.
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 - Al-Andalus: crucible of cultures in medieval SpainCourse Date: Sat 5 Jun 2021
Location on this date: Online
This course will analyse some historical and cultural aspects of this fascinating period which spans from 711 to 1609. We will explore the intercultural relations that formed among the Muslim, Christian and Jewish communities as the geographical and political character of al-Andalus developed and changed. We will also look into the legacy of this period in the national identity of the Spanish people today and into the different interpretations which have been offered of the diverse and dynamic culture of Muslim Spain.
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 - French 1/2: French through simple songs - vive les vacancesCourse Date: Sat 5 Jun 2021
Location on this date: Online
Summer and the holidays are coming! Let’s sing in French to celebrate.
Sing your way to better French pronunciation, grammar and cultural knowledge with this fun workshop based on simple songs that French speakers learn as children. Suitable if you have recently started studying French or have an equivalent knowledge 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 £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Taste BrazilCourse Date: Sat 5 Jun 2021
Location on this date: Online
Come and learn more about Brazil's history and geography by learning about some of its typical dishes.
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
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