Languages

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 FrenchGermanItalian and Spanish to Asian, African, and even Ancient and Classical languages. So what do you fancy learning? JapaneseKorean, 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 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.

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  1. Swedish beginners: grammar revision session
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 6 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jack Pulman-Slater
    Revise beginner-level Swedish grammar on this supportive and informative online 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 £25.00
  2. Chinese: The meaning of characters
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 6 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Joyce Lee
    Come and explore the essence of Chinese characters and their profound significance in this enlightening workshop. Unlock the hidden meanings behind strokes and symbols, tracing the cultural, historical, and philosophical depths they hold.



    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 £25.00
  3. Welsh beginners: a journey through South Wales
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 6 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jack Pulman-Slater
    Get an introduction to basic Welsh on this virtual tour through south Wales!



    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
  4. Chinese: fan writing
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 6 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Zhonghan Lin
    Explore the enchanting world of Chinese fan writing in our workshop! Delve into the rich tapestry of Chinese culture as we unravel the history and significance of this ancient art form. Discover the profound cultural significance behind each stroke, and unleash your creativity on the canvas of tradition.".
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
  5. Discover Russian
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 11 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Altannavch Murray
    Join this lively introduction to the Russian language and discover aspects of Russian language culture in this online communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.



    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
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  6. French 1/2: le 14 juillet en chansons
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 13 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Trista Selous
    Come to celebrate 14th July with songs. From La Marseillaise to La Carmagnole, enjoy singing and learning famous revolutionary French songs. Any level welcome.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
  7. German beginners: holiday kit
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 13 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Barbara Pöllet
    Learn German in the heart of London. Make the most of your holidays in a German speaking country with this short, intensive course. This Holiday Kit will provide you with all the language you need to communicate in the most common holiday situations & have a friendly chat with the locals!
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
  8. Dutch beginners: holiday kit
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 13 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Francine van den Berg
    Learn Dutch in the heart of London. Make the most of your holidays in a Dutch-speaking country with this short, intensive course. This Holiday Kit will provide you with all the language you need to communicate in the most common holiday situations and have a friendly chat with the locals!
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
  9. The Cyrillic alphabet: an introduction
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Marina De Yong
    This fascinating workshop offers complete beginners the opportunity to discover the characters of the Russian (Cyrillic) alphabet.
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00
  10. Welsh beginners: a journey through North Wales
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Clare Whitehead
    Get an introduction to basic Welsh on this virtual tour through North Wales!



    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
  11. German 3: revive your German
    Course start date:  Fri 19 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Barbara Pöllet
    Learn German in the heart of London. Revise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar. Suitable if you have studied German for at least 3 years. Based on the tutor's own materials.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
  12. German 2: revive your German
    Course start date:  Fri 19 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Friederike Schroeder
    Learn German in the heart of London. Did you study German some time ago? This is the ideal course if you have studied German for at least 1 year (3 hours/ week ) or 2 years (1.5 hours /week) recently or want to pick up studying German again.This course is also suitable as a revison course.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
  13. Discover Welsh
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 20 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Jack Pulman-Slater
    Get a flavour of a new language and its basic sentence structure. Learn some useful phrases and get some pronunciations tips and guidance. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners and those who might like to take it further.
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00
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  14. Hungarian beginners: holiday kit
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 20 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Eva Pallaghy
    Learn Hungarian in the heart of London. Make the most of your holidays in Hungary with this short, intensive course. This Holiday Kit will provide you with all the language you need to communicate in the most common holiday situations and have a friendly chat with the locals!
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
  15. French taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 11 Apr 2024 (and 7 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Yolande Mallet De Chauny
    Get a flavour of French and its basic sentence structure. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners and those who might like to take it further.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00
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About the City Lit School of Languages

Language courses at all levels and in 19 different languages are offered at City Lit. Whether you would like to attend part-time or weekend language classes, our highly popular language lessons offer the widest choice in London. Most language courses are taught at seven different levels and you can start anywhere from beginner to advanced.

Our tutors

Tutors are experienced and friendly, and you can choose from evening, day time or weekend language classes. We also offer early morning sessions and intensive courses to help you learn a language at a time and in a way that suits you best. In many languages you can take an accredited course, with national and international qualifications selected for their relevance to adult learners.

Professional development language courses

We can also offer tailored language training in your workplace, which can be a fast and convenient way to learn a language to help improve your skills for work or develop your business.