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. 

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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. Italian beginners: module 2
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Apr 2024 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Evi Campetella
    Continue learning to speak Italian on this communicative course for near beginners, with the emphasis on the practical use of Italian and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version).



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
    Rating:
    93% of 100
  3. French beginners: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 15 Apr 2024 (and 7 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Isabelle Fontan
    Learn 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 £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
    Rating:
    83% of 100
  4. Italian beginners: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 15 Apr 2024 (and 8 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rosanna Carlà
    Continue learning to speak Italian on this communicative course, with the emphasis on the practical use of Italian and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Suitable if you have completed beginners: module 2 or equivalent. Based on Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version). Suggested progression route: Italian 2 lower: module 1.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
  5. German beginners: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 13 May 2024 (and 8 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Friederike Schroeder
    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). 1.5 hours per week over 7 weeks.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £110.00
  6. French beginners intensive: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 13 May 2024 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Valerie Jézéquel
    Learn 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. Please note that this course will take place twice a week over a five week-period.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
  7. Return to Spanish (lower intermediate)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 15 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Elisabet Rodriguez
    Revise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 1 rápidamente', 'Spanish 2 lower' or 'Spanish 1 fast-track year 1', 'Spanish 2 upper' or have an equivalent knowledge of the language (two years’ study).



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00
  8. Return to French (lower intermediate)
    Course start date:  Thu 16 May 2024 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Isabelle Fontan
    Come and join this lively interactive course to refresh your lower intermediate French. After attending this course you will be able join a level 2 course starting soon.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
  9. 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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  10. Korean 2 grammar workshop
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 4 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jaeran Won
    This online workshop will help you to consolidate your knowledge of Korean grammar. Suitable if you have studied Korean for three years or have an equivalent level.



    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
  11. Modern Greek beginners: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Apr 2024 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Maria Contos
    Suitable if you have completed Greek beginners: module 2 or equivalent.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
  12. Spanish DELE B1 taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 4 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Amaia Ibargüen
    Are you looking into taking an Exam course in Spanish but want to try it before you commit?



    Get a taste of what it would be like to prepare for the 'Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera B1'. The course will explain how the actual 'Preparation to DELE B1' course will work and will offer snippets of activities that will be carried out during the course, which is due to run from October 2024 to May 2025.







    Please note that you should have studied Spanish for about three years or have an equivalent level.



    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
  13. 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
  14. Japanese beginners fast-track: module 3
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 6 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Kiyomi Unten
    Continue 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 equivalent.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00
  15. 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
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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.