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. Modern Greek beginners: short introduction
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 2 May 2024 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Florendia Yiannoullou
    Learn to speak Greek and develop your speaking and listening skills on this communicative course, which emphasises the practical use 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 £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
  2. Turkish beginners: holiday kit
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 11 May 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Cavidan Seyitcemaloglu
    Join this lively course to learn basic Turkish. Ideal if you are going on holiday to Turkey.



    Suitable for complete beginners.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
  3. Return to French (elementary)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 10 Sep 2024 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Silvana Avram
    Come and join this lively course to refresh your elementary French. After attending this course you will be able join a level 2 course starting later in September.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00
  4. Italian summer: practise and consolidate 3
    Course start date:  Wed 3 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Roberto Minardi
    Consolidate your upper intermediate level of Italian in this interactive class. Further practise the main topics and grammar points learned at level 3 lower and 3 upper through some speaking and listening activities.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  5. Chinese 2 lower: revision
    Course start date:  Thu 4 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ting Poon
    Consolidate your lower knowledge of Chinese (Mandarin) in this class based course in central London. Suitable if you have studied Mandarin for three years or have an equivalent level.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
  6. Taste Japan
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 9 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Chikako Nakagawa
    From street food to monks' food, come and explore the richness of regional Japanese cuisine across the seasons in this exciting workshop.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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  7. French 2: revision course
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 9 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Pierre Porcheron
    Revise and consolidate your lower intermediate French speaking and listening skills. Suitable if you have recently studied French for two to three years.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00
  8. Chinese 1: revision
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 15 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ting Poon
    Consolidate your elementary knowledge of Chinese (Mandarin). Suitable if you have studied Chinese (Mandarin) for a year or have an equivalent level. Based on the tutor's own materials.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
  9. French 3: revision course (daytime)
    Course start date:  Mon 15 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Pierre Porcheron
    Come and consolidate your upper-intermediate French. You will develop your listening skills and practise your oral French by taking part in discussions, debates on news items and cultural events.



    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 £79.00 Concession £64.00
  10. Brush up your elementary Classical Greek
    Course start date:  Mon 22 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Judith Rice
    Refresh your elementary Greek 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 £38.00
  11. Brush up your intermediate Latin
    Course start date:  Tue 23 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Judith Rice
    Refresh 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 £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  12. Brush up your elementary Latin
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 23 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Judith Rice
    Refresh your elementary Latin through the translation of short passages and grammar exercises.



    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 £38.00
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  13. Spanish 2 lower: revision course
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 9 Sep 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Diego Iudicissa
    This intensive course is suitable if you have studied Spanish 2 lower: module 3 or learnt the language for about 2 years in the past but are not sure whether you are ready to join the third year. You will revise the main areas of study 2 in three sessions, and will be ready for Spanish 2 upper: module 1 this january.







    This course combines an independent study unit and three (online) group sessions.



    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 £64.00
  14. Spanish beginners: revision course
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 9 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Adriana Itriago Gavidia
    Revise 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 combines an independent study unit and three (online) group sessions.



    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 £64.00
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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.