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.
- Welsh advanced: grwp llyfrau / book groupCourse start date: Tue 2 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Macsen BrownGrŵp darllen ar lefel hyfedredd. Darllen a thrafod nofel Gymraeg mewn grŵp ar-lein cefnogol.
Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Arabic beginners: short introduction
Course start date: Thu 4 Jun 2026 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Nora Allali-CarlingGet a short introduction to the Arabic language and discover aspects of Arabic language culture in these live online communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.
Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - German for opera lovers (intermediate and advanced) Course start date: Thu 4 Jun 2026 (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 workshop in the heart of London or live online sessions.
Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - German for art lovers (intermediate and advanced)Course start date: Fri 5 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Annette KossowThis is an upper intermediate to advanced online German course discovering and discussing German art.
Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Italian 3: Cinque settimane, un libroCourse start date: Fri 5 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ottavia CastellinaImprove your knowledge of Italian on this short literature course which will give you an opportunity to learn new vocabulary and practise your grammar by being exposed to authentic Italian texts. Each term learners will look at a new text and use it as a base to improve not only their reading skills but also their speaking, grammar and vocabulary.
Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Spanish 4/5: dibujando la resistencia: arte, humor y memoria del Prestige Course start date: Fri 5 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosa Rodriguez-GarridoEste taller explora cómo el arte gráfico gallego, en particular en las viñetas editoriales publicadas durante la crisis del Prestige (2002), se convirtió en una herramienta de resistencia cultural, denuncia política y construcción de memoria colectiva.
Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £31.00 Concession £25.00 - Italian 2 lower conversation Course start date: Fri 5 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Rosanna CarlàThis skills-based course is for lower intermediate learners of Italian and is intended to improve your Italian speaking skills in everyday situations. We will be looking at both formal and informal scenarios, and the aim is to help you to feel more comfortable speaking Italian in order to improve your fluency. Please note this course is intended for Italian 2 lower learners (learners in their second year of study).Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - Japanese beginners: holiday kit Course start date: Sat 6 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaMake the most of your trip to Japan!
Planning a visit? This short, intensive course is your ultimate survival kit for Japan. Learn the essential phrases and cultural tips to navigate common holiday situations with confidence—from ordering food to asking for directions—and even enjoy friendly chats with locals.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - French 1/2: sing to improve your FrenchCourse start date: Sat 6 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trista SelousSummer and the holiday season are approaching-celebrate by singing in French.
This fun, interactive workshop uses simple songs that French speakers learn as children to help improve pronunciation, reinforce basic grammar, and develop cultural awareness. The course is suitable for learners who have recently started studying French or who have an equivalent level of knowledge.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00 - Spanish 3/4: Más allá de la ensaladilla rusa: food, censorship and identity in Franco's SpainCourse start date: Sat 6 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosa Rodriguez-GarridoEste taller invita a descubrir cómo la comida se convirtió en una herramienta de identidad, propaganda y supervivencia en la España del siglo XX, especialmente durante la dictadura de Francisco Franco.
A través de ejemplos curiosos como la tortilla sin patatas y sin huevos elaborada durante la Guerra Civil o el cambio de nombre de la ensaladilla rusa por ensaladilla nacional en tiempos del franquismo, reflexionaremos sobre cómo la cocina puede comunicar valores, adaptarse a la escasez y reflejar los cambios sociales y políticos de una época.
Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £25.00 - Return to Spanish (upper intermediate)Course start date: Mon 8 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Amaia IbargüenIf you have learned Spanish in the past, but it has been a while, then come and join this lively course to refresh your upper intermediate 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 3 lower or 3 upper course next term.
Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - Spanish 4/5: música y protesta en América latina Course start date: Wed 10 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Pilar Villanueva MartinezDescubre el vínculo entre la música y las protestas de América latina en este impactante curso que estudia y analiza diferentes estilos musicales, con una variedad de artistas de México, Guatemala, Chile, Puerto Rico, Colombia y más.
Este curso es para estudiantes con nivel avanzado de español (si has estudiado español al menos durante 5 años).
This course will be delivered online in Spanish. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in the course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - Italian pronunciationCourse start date: Wed 10 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
This short course is geared towards helping you sound more like a native speaker of Italian. While Italian pronunciation may seem relatively simple, there are actually quite a few features that require focus and practice. This course will allow you to concentrate on the sounds of Italian - how to produce them when speaking and how to recognise them when listening.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Firenze e il rinascimento Course start date: Fri 12 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Francesco BucciolFirenze viene definita la culla del rinascimento. In questa introduzione vedremo come il contesto politico e economico ha favorito la nascita di grandissimi artisti, inventori e filosofi.
This seminar is designed for advanced Italian learners but is also open to native speakers of Italian, who may find it informative.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Il Decameron di Boccaccio. Ritratto della Toscana del XIV secoloCourse start date: Sat 13 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Francesco BucciolSebbene in modi diversi, Dante, Petrarca e Boccaccio hanno posto le basi per una letteratura in lingua italiana dando al volgare toscano dignità e valore letterario. In questa breve introduzione, vedremo come ognuno di loro ha contribuito al passaggio da una cultura essenzialmente medievale ad una moderna come quella dell’Umanesimo e del Rinascimento.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00
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