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.
- City Lit gift vouchers - the perfect gift
Looking for that perfect present? Treat someone to the gift of learning with a course at City Lit. Available from £10, our gift vouchers can be used to book a place on any of our courses, from London walks and food tasting to museum visits, poetry and much more. Simply purchase your voucher and the recipient can choose from thousands of courses, at a time which suits them.Full fee £10.00 - Una stagione con Dante: InfernoCourse start date: Wed 11 Feb 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Francesco BucciolVenite a scoprire la struttura dell'Inferno dantesco e della ricca simbologia dei diavoli. Parleremo anche dell’importanza della presenza della guida dantesca: Virgilio.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - French 2 upper: improve your speaking at a gentle paceCourse start date: Thu 12 Feb 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Estelle HélouinAre you taking a gentle pace course but still struggle with speaking in groups? Would you like to improve your confidence and make more contributions in conversations? This gentle pace short course will give you the foundations to become a more fluent speaker.
Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - French DELF B2Course start date: Thu 12 Feb 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anais PerdaemsThis online course will prepare you for the exam of the 'Diplôme d'études en langue française' (DELF), B2 level, in July 2026. Suitable if you have studied French for about four to five years. Ideal if you would like to live, study or work in France.
Please note that exam fees are not included in the advertised fees. The course can be paid in instalments.As of January 2026, the French government will require citizenship applicants to have passed a B2 language proficiency examination. French DELF B2 is one of the most officially recognised qualifications.
Full fee £579.00 Senior fee £579.00 Concession £376.00 - Spanish 2 conversationCourse start date: Thu 12 Feb 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amaia IbargüenRevise, consolidate and improve your listening and speaking skills on this lively course, which will help you communicate more confidently in daily life situations. Ideal if you are doing 'Spanish 2 lower', 'Spanish 2 upper' or have an equivalent level (A2 level).
Please note that the in-person version of this course runs every other week (refer to the How will I be taught section for specific dates).
Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Return to French (elementary) Course start date: Thu 12 Feb 2026 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Silvana AvramCome 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 - Spanish 3 conversation Course start date: Thu 12 Feb 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amaia IbargüenRevise, consolidate and improve your listening and speaking skills on this lively course, which will help you communicate more confidently in daily life situations. Ideal if you have an intermediate level of Spanish, are doing 'Spanish 3 lower', 'Spanish 3 upper' or have studied Spanish for 3-4 years (B1 level).
Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - Gli EtruschiCourse start date: Fri 13 Feb 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Evi CampetellaUn viaggio sulle tracce della civiltà del mondo antico che meglio sapeva godere delle gioie della vita. Conducted in Italian, this seminar on the Etruscan civilisation will introduce you to one of the Italian peninsula's most important pre-Roman civilisations.
Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Chinese Spring Festival and CustomsCourse start date: Sat 14 Feb 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Xiaolan BiGet ready for the Chinese New Year this year! This is an unique opportunity to discover the most important festival in China: ‘Chinese New Year’, which in 2026 is Year of the Horse.
Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Italian beginners: module 1 Course start date: Mon 16 Feb 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosanna CarlàWith its rich culture and history and its incredible landscapes and architecture, there are countless reasons to learn Italian. Whether you wish to learn Italian in order to make your visits to Italy more enjoyable, or because you'd like to speak with family and friends in their native language, this course will provide the groundwork for you to begin your journey towards fluency. Our emphasis is on speaking and listening skills so that you can start communicating quickly in Italian. Once you've completed this course you can continue with 'Italian beginners: module 2'.
Did you know that we offer support sessions for beginner students over the term? More information is available in the how will I be taught section below.
Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Return to Spanish (advanced) Course start date: Tue 17 Feb 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Montserrat TrujilloIf you have learned Spanish in the past, but it has been a while, then come and join this lively course to refresh your advanced Spanish. You will review, revise and practice in a course that is tailored to your needs. After attending this course, you will be able join a level 4 or 5 course.
Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - Italian 2 listening skills Course start date: Tue 17 Feb 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Silvana VistolaThis skills-based course is for lower intermediate learners of Italian and aims to provide you with special training in how to listen more effectively to spoken Italian in a variety of different contexts. You'll also look at elements of Italian pronunciation to give you a better idea of how Italian is spoken.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Return to French (lower intermediate)Course start date: Tue 17 Feb 2026 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna RiolandRevise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar. Suitable if you have completed completed 2-3 years of study in the past.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00 - Italian 3/4: cinema e letteraturaCourse start date: Tue 17 Feb 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Selene GenovesiFor strong intermediate learners of Italian, this course explores the rich and dynamic world of 20th-century Italian literature and cinema. Learners will examine how Italy’s cultural, political, and social changes shaped artistic expression.
Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £87.00 Concession £71.00 - Spanish 3 upper: arte español en Londres de Picasso al grupo “El Paso”Course start date: Wed 18 Feb 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anna Riera MoraMejora tu vocabulario y tu gramática a través de un recorrido por el arte español.
En este curso, podrás desarrollar tus habilidades lingüísticas en español a través del análisis y la discusión de algunas obras maestras españolas de la Tate Modern Gallery.
Ideal for students who have done 3 or 4 years of Spanish, have studied present and past tenses (B1 level), and are looking to practise more talking and listening skills.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
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