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. French beginners: module 1B
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 30 May 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Yolande Mallet De Chauny
    Continue to learn to speak French on this short course for near beginners. Suitable if you have completed French beginners: module 1A or if you have a very basic knowledge of the language.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
  2. Russian beginners: reading group
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 3 Jun 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Marina De Yong
    The course aims to develop students` basic reading skills in Russian.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00
  3. German for opera lovers (upper intermediate)
    Course start date:  Tue 18 Jun 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Katja Parmar
    This course is for lovers of German operas.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
  4. Translate a short story (French into English)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 24 Jun 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Trista Selous
    Enjoy reading in French? Like translating? Come to join this short lively translation course to discuss the subtlety 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
  5. Unita' d'Italia
    Course start date:  Tue 2 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Roberto Minardi
    Perché un’Italia Unita? Chi la voleva? Dai primi tentativi di rivoluzione degli anni 1820-1830, passando per le guerre di indipendenza, fino alla conquista di Roma del 1870, vedremo le cause, circostanze e i protagonisti del processo risorgimentale che portarono alla nascita del Regno d’Italia.







    This course is designed for advanced Italian learners but is also open to native speakers of Italian, who may find it informative.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
  6. Citta' di mare
    Course start date:  Tue 2 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Roberto Minardi
    Esploreremo alcune delle città portuali italiani più importanti (Ancona, Bari, Genova, Napoli, Palermo, Trieste) cercando di comprenderne l’importanza storica, culturale e lo spirito che le caratterizza.







    This course is designed for advanced Italian learners but is also open to native speakers of Italian, who may find it informative.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
  7. 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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  8. Il ventennio fascista
    Course start date:  Wed 3 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Roberto Minardi
    Nel 1922 Benito Mussolini diventa primo ministro. Nel corso degli anni le opposizioni politiche vengono eliminate. Il Fascismo diventa un regime totalitario che resterà al potere fino al 1943. Analizzeremo le cause e circostanze che portarono alla nascita di questo fenomeno politico e le sue fasi evolutive.







    This course is designed for advanced Italian learners but is also open to native speakers of Italian, who may find it informative.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
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  9. Korean 2/3 revision
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 9 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jaeran Won
    Consolidate your elementary knowledge of Korean. Suitable if you have studied Korean for two or 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 £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00
  10. 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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  11. 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
  12. Herodotus and the problem of history before his own time
    Course start date:  Mon 15 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sean Gabb
    Enhance your understanding of the Greek language by translating passages taken from the Histories by Herodotus. Suitable for advanced students.



    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
  13. Discover Irish Gaelic
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 15 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  William Brady
    This lively online taster introduces you to Irish Gaelic language and culture.



    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 £69.00 Concession £69.00
  14. 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
  15. German 1: a journey for beginners in summer
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 15 Jul 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Barbara Pöllet
    Learn German in the heart of London. Get ready for a new language experience on this intensive course for complete beginners.
    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.