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.
- Return to French (elementary)
Course start date: Tue 14 Oct 2025 (and 6 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Valerie JézéquelCome and join this lively course to refresh your elementary French. After attending this course you will be able join a level 2 course starting soon.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00 - Japanese calligraphy Course start date: Fri 24 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaDiscover the Japanese writing system and practise writing a few characters using a brush pen.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - German beginners intensive: module 1 + 2 Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Heiner SchenkeThis advanced German language course for lovers of Germany is part of the series “Wanderlust” which will explore a variety of interesting destinations in Germany.Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £269.00 Concession £175.00 - Japanese beginners: module 1Course start date: Wed 8 Oct 2025 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaLearn to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills. Suitable for complete beginners. Choose either an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.
We offer in-person (LJT1) and online Japanese tasters sessions (LJT2).Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Chinese 2 upper: module 1Course start date: Mon 6 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ting PoonContinue improving your Chinese with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Suitable if you have been studying Chinese (Mandarin) for a year or have an equivalent level.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Modern Greek beginners: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anita SzaboLearning Modern Greek opens the door to a rich and vibrant culture, from its incredible history and mythology to its delicious cuisine and warm hospitality. Whether you're planning a trip to Greece, connecting with Greek heritage, or simply looking for a new challenge, our lively courses will help you communicate with confidence and appreciate this fascinating language. Choose either an in-person course in central London or live online sessions.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Arabic beginners: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alaa SonjoqLearn Arabic in the heart of London on this live online 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 £239.00 Concession £155.00 - French 2 upper: module 1 Course start date: Thu 9 Oct 2025 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Pascale VuittenezCome and join this lively interactive intermediate French course. 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 £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Spanish 2 lower: module 1 Course start date: Wed 8 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", 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 £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Italian 2 upper: module 1Course start date: Wed 1 Oct 2025 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
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 £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Arabic 2 lower: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Taïssir K MahmoudContinue learning Arabic on this lively online course.
Suitable if you have studied Arabic for two years or have an equivalent level and would like to keep improving your knowledge of MSA.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Chinese 5: module 1Course start date: Wed 8 Oct 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ting PoonLearn 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.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - French 2 lower: module 1 Course start date: Thu 16 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 £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Korean beginners: module 1Course start date: Thu 2 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jaeran WonLearn Korean in the heart of London on this lively classroom-based course and develop your speaking and listening skills in these communicative classes, which emphasise the practical use of the language. Suitable for complete beginners.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Korean 2 lower: module 1Course start date: Thu 2 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jaeran WonLearn Korean on this lively online course.
Continue your study of Korean in this year 2 course. Improve your speaking and listening skills while further developing your understanding of Korean grammar. Ideal for those students who have done Korean beginners or equivalent courses (1 year of learning).Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
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