Languages Classes in London & Online
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. We offer languages classes in European, Asian, African, and even Ancient and Classical languages. So whatever you fancy learning — take your pick!
Read the Languages FAQs for more information about learning a language at City Lit.
Flexible part-time language classes
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.
- Arabic beginners: module 1Course start date: Tue 14 Oct 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alaa SonjoqLearn Arabic in the heart of London on this lively classroom-based course.
This course is designed for beginners who have little or no prior knowledge of Arabic. It focuses on developing basic speaking and listening skills in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), the standardised form of Arabic used in formal settings, media, and literature. The course will introduce students to essential vocabulary and grammar structures, with a focus on practical communication in everyday situations.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - French 2 upper: module 1
Course start date: Sat 11 Oct 2025 (and 7 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pascale VuittenezCome and join this lively interactive intermediate French course in the heart of London. The course will give you a greater understand understing of French and of the French speaking world. Suitable if you have completed a French 2 lower course or if you have recently studied French for 2 years.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Spanish 2 lower: module 1 Course start date: Mon 13 Oct 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: María IsaltImprove your elementary Spanish on this communicative course, taught in Spanish with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish beginners: module 3' or equivalent.
Based on Units 10-11 of Nos Vemos Hoy 1 Compacto, publisher: Campus Difusión (please see the relevant section for the ISBN)
Please do not buy the book until after the first session, as if you transfer to another level you might use a different book.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Italian 2 upper: module 1Course start date: Thu 2 Oct 2025 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Paola NorthItalian 2 upper is our third-year Italian course, so this year you'll be progressing through lower intermediate Italian towards intermediate. You'll find yourself learning new ways to express yourself more accurately and confidently. The emphasis is on the development of your oral skills. Suitable if you have completed 'Italian 2 lower', or have studied Italian for about 2 years. Based on Nuovo Espresso 2 (Alma Edizioni, Italian version).Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Arabic 2 lower: module 1Course start date: Tue 14 Oct 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Taïssir K MahmoudSuitable if you have studied Arabic for two years or have an equivalent level.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Chinese 5: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonFull fee £269.00 Senior fee £215.00 Concession £269.00 - French 2 lower: module 1 Course start date: Mon 13 Oct 2025 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Valerie JézéquelImprove your elementary French on this lively online interactive course. The emphasis of the course will be on the developing your speaking and listening skills.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - French 3 upper: conversationCourse start date: Sat 11 Oct 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Stephanie RadetCome and practise your intermediate spoken French and develop your language skills in these topical discussion classes. Based on recordings from French television, radio news and newspaper articles.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - German for opera lovers (intermediate and advanced) Course start date: Thu 9 Oct 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Katja ParmarThis is an intermediate to advanced German language course for lovers of German operas. Choose either an in-person course in the heart of London or live online sessions.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - French 3 lower: module 1 Course start date: Thu 2 Oct 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Daniel FernandezContinue improving your lower intermediate French on this communicative course. The emphasis will be on developing your fluency and listening skills and on acquiring a greater understanding of French grammar.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - French 5: littérature française contemporaineCourse start date: Tue 14 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anais PerdaemsThe course is an introduction to the relation between French literature and ideological, political and social discourse in France, from postcolonialism and feminism in the 20th century to the relationship between sociology and literature. The course will also explore contemporary genres of French writing such as autofiction and documentary-fiction.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - French 2 lower: module 3 Course start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Daniel FernandezContinue improving your elementary French in this lively interactive course in the heart of London.The course is suitable if you have completed a French 2 lower: module 2 course or have an equivalent level.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - French 5: reading groupCourse start date: Fri 3 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Nicole DalleAimez-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: 03/10; 31/10; 28/11
Term 2: 23/01; 20/02; 20/03
Term 3: 01/05; 29/05; 26/06.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Biblical Hebrew advanced: module 1Course start date: Mon 29 Sep 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Rachel MontaguIn this advanced course, you will deepen your knowledge of Hebrew grammar and further develop your ability to translate from the Bible.
Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Biblical Hebrew 1: module 1 Course start date: Thu 2 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jordan DyckLearn the basic grammatical structures for reading and translating Biblical Hebrew. Also suitable for those who have a rusty knowledge of the language.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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