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. French 3 upper at a gentle pace: module 1
    Course start date:  Thu 26 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Stephanie Radet
    Do you want to continue learning French but worried that you might not be able to keep up? Our French at a gentle pace courses are designed to cover the same material as our standard French courses, but at a slightly slower pace, and with more opportunities for revision built in.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
  2. French 3 lower: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 2 Oct 2024 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Michel Willame
    Continue improving your lower intermediate French on this communicative course. The emphasis will be on developing your speaking and listening skills and on acquiring a greater understanding of French grammar and fluency.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
  3. French 5: reading group
    Course start date:  Fri 4 Oct 2024 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Nicole Dalle
    Aimez-vous lire en français? Venez échanger vos impressions sur des romans sélectionnés par le groupe. Premier livre à lire sera annoncé début juillet.







    Rendez-vous mensuels les Notez qu'il y a un autre "reading group" similaire, décalé d'une semaine tout au long de l'année, au cas où les dates vous convienndrez mieux. Entrez LF520 en haut à droite pour aller sur la page web. Notez cependant qu'il n'est pas possible d'assister aux 2 cours alternativement.







    Course dates:



    Term 1: 04/10; 01/11; 29/11



    Term 2: 24/01; 21/02; 21/03



    Term 3: 09/05; 06/06; 04/07.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  4. Japanese 5: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 1 Oct 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Kiyomi Unten
    Improve your level of upper intermediate Japanese. You will be able to understand, speak and listen to more complex expressions in Japanese in various everyday situations.Suitable if you have studied Japanese for 6/7 years.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
  5. New Testament Greek 3: module 1
    Course start date:  Tue 1 Oct 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jordan Dyck
    Improve your ability to read unadapted New Testament and early Christian writings, and refine your knowledge of the Koine Greek verb system.



    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 £167.00 Concession £136.00
  6. Literary translation in practice (Portuguese into English)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 1 Oct 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Christina Baum
    Do you enjoy reading in Portuguese and writing in English? Are you interested in the similarities and differences between English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking cultures? Do you have a particular interest and/or background in literature, especially literature in other languages? Would you like to see if you have a special knack for translation, perhaps with a view to doing it professionally? Come and join this interactive translation course to hone your translation skills.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
  7. Sanskrit Reading Circle
    Course start date:  Tue 1 Oct 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Vaughan Pilikian
    This is a course in the Sanskrit language based around the reading of Sanskrit texts unadapted.
    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
  8. Homeric Greek 1: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 1 Oct 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Vaughan Pilikian
    This is a course in the reading and writing of Homeric Greek - the language of the Iliad and Odyssey.
    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00
  9. Chinese 5: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 2 Oct 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Fei Wang
    Learn Chinese Mandarin on this lively online course.







    For advanced learners ( Citylit advanced level) of Mandarin Chinese to improve their speaking, listening and command of the Chinese language at a higher level (equivalent to HSK-4). Suitable if you have studied Chinese part-time for at least 5-6 years/ full-time for more than two years and have been self-learning and using Chinese occasionally in life/work or if you have passed HSK level-3 or equivalent (1500 vocabulary items or more).Students should be able to read Chinese characters.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
  10. Biblical Hebrew 1: module 1
    Course start date:  Thu 3 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Rachel Montagu
    Further your knowledge of Hebrew grammar and develop your ability to translate from the Bible. Suitable for those who have completed Level 2 at City Lit or have an equivalent knowledge.



    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 £167.00 Concession £136.00
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  11. Latin 3: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 2 Oct 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Doukissa Kamini
    Improve your knowledge of Latin grammar and your ability to read and write Latin, as well as exploring Roman culture and history.



    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
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  12. Russian Through Art
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 2 Oct 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Eugeniya Clark
    Suitable if you have completed Russian at Level 3, Level 4 or above. Learn Russian through this culturally immersive language course with the focus on Russian art. The emphasis is on developing listening and speaking skills. There will be some writing assignments too.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
  13. Korean 5: advanced practice
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 2 Oct 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jaeran Won
    Learn Korean on this lively online course.







    Develop your intermediate Korean on this communicative course. Suitable if you have completed Korean 4 or have studied Korean for about 4 years.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
  14. New Testament Greek 4: module 1
    Course start date:  Thu 3 Oct 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sean Gabb
    Gain fluency in reading New Testament Greek by translating the Acts of the Apostles, among other texts, and improve your knowledge of Koine Greek.



    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 £167.00 Concession £136.00
  15. Literary translation in practice (French into English)
    Course start date:  Mon 7 Oct 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Trista Selous
    Do you enjoy reading in French and writing in English? Are you interested in the similarities and differences between the two cultures? Come and join this interactive translation course.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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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.