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.
- Spanish 3/4: grammar workshop - connecting wordsCourse start date: Sat 13 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Monica ToroMejora tu comprensión de conectores en español a través de juegos, prácticas orales y actividades escritas. Este curso es ideal para estudiantes de Spanish 3 lower/upper o si te estás preparando para el examen A-level or DELE B1.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - Bad Bunny ready: practice before the concertCourse start date: Sat 13 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Natalia Fajardo IlajaDive into contemporary Latin culture while boosting your Spanish skills in this dynamic, music based course that will prepare you for the concerts of global phenomenon Bad Bunny. Whether you have your concert tickets or are simply interested in his music, no matter your level, you will develop a richer understanding of Puerto Rican Spanish and enjoy a fun, collaborative learning environment.
Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - Spanish 4/5: Al-Andalus: crucible of cultures in medieval SpainCourse start date: Sat 13 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Inma Ridao CarliniEste curso analizará algunos aspectos históricos y culturales de este fascinante periodo que abarca desde el año 711 hasta 1609. Exploraremos las relaciones interculturales que se formaron entre las comunidades musulmana, cristiana y judía a medida que el carácter geográfico y político de al-Andalus se desarrollaba y cambiaba. También estudiaremos el legado de este periodo en la identidad nacional del pueblo español actual y las diferentes interpretaciones que se han ofrecido de la diversa y dinámica cultura de la España musulmana. Este curso es
para estudiantes con nivel intermedio avanzado de español (si has estudiado español al menos durante 5 años).Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - Spanish 3/4: la Guinea Ecuatorial española: colonialismo, explotación y segregación racialCourse start date: Mon 15 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Vanesa GuzmanEste fascinante curso explora la historia de la Guinea equatorial española, en dos siglos de colonialismo español (1778-1968).
Este curso es para estudiantes con nivel intermedio/avanzado de español (si has estudiado español al menos durante 4/5 años).
This course will be delivered in Spanish.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £32.00 - French 3 upper: une courte introduction au cinéma françaisCourse start date: Tue 16 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephanie RadetJoin this engaging course in the heart of London and explore the history of French cinema, from the Lumière brothers to today’s leading filmmakers and performers.
Please note that this course will be taught entirely in French.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £49.00 - Italian 2 listening skillsCourse start date: Tue 16 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
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 - French 5: Flaubert : une vie, une oeuvreCourse start date: Wed 17 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Pierre PorcheronFlaubert est le contemporain de Baudelaire et, comme l’auteur de « Les Fleurs du mal », il occupe une position charnière dans la littérature du XIXème siècle. À la fois contesté pour des raisons morales et admiré pour sa force littéraire de son temps, il apparaît aujourd'hui comme l'un des plus grands romanciers de son siècle, avec en particulier « Madame Bovary », roman qui fonde le bovarysme, puis « L'Éducation sentimentale ». Il se place entre le roman psychologique de Stendhal et le mouvement naturaliste de Zola et Maupassant, ces derniers considérant Flaubert comme leur maître. Lui-même fortement marqué par l'œuvre d’Honoré de Balzac dont il reprendra les thèmes sous une forme très personnelle - « L'Éducation sentimentale » est une autre version de « Le Lys dans la vallée » et « Madame Bovary » s'inspire de « La Femme de trente ans » - il s'inscrit dans sa lignée du roman réaliste. Il est aussi très préoccupé d'esthétisme, d'où son long travail d'élaboration pour chaque œuvre : il teste ses textes en les soumettant à la fameuse épreuve du « gueuloir », qui consiste à les lire à pleine voix, parfois pendant des heures. On a également souvent souligné la volonté de Flaubert de s'opposer à l'esthétique du roman-feuilleton, en écrivant un « roman de la lenteur ». Enfin, son regard ironique et pessimiste sur l'humanité fait de lui un grand moraliste. Son « Dictionnaire des idées reçues » donne un aperçu de ce talent.
This course is designed for both advanced French learners as well as native speakers of French.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Spanish 3: one season, one painting: veranoCourse start date: Fri 19 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anna Riera MoraEn estos talleres dedicados a las cuatro estaciones vamos a activar nuestros sentidos: vista, oido, olfato y gusto. Ven a practicar tu español mientras intercambiamos las sugestiones, impresiones y sentimientos que nos evoca una musica, un color o una pintura.
Ideal for students who have done 3 or 4 years of Spanish, and are looking to practise more talking and listening skills, as well as develop their knowledge of art.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00 - Spanish 3/4: grammar workshop - prepositionsCourse start date: Sat 20 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Monica ToroConsolida los diferentes usos de las preposiciones, incluyendo la diferencia entre por y para a través de actividades escritas y orales. Este curso es ideal para estudiantes de Spanish 3 lower/upper o si te estás preparando para el A-level or DELE B1 exam.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00 - Spanish 3/4: Camino de Santiago: camino de EuropaCourse start date: Sat 20 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pablo Sanchez-GarciaEl Camino de Santiago es una de las rutas de senderísmo más conocida en el mundo. Si estás pensado en hacerlo, este curso es ideal para ayudarte a planearlo y viajar con confianza. Este curso está dictado en español y podrás preparar tu viaje mientras practicas tu español.
Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - Translate a short story (French into English)Course start date: Mon 22 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Trista SelousEnjoy reading in French? Like translating? Come to join this short lively translation course to discuss the subtlety of the language.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Italian tasterCourse start date: Mon 22 Jun 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Maria FontanaGet a flavour of this beautiful language and begin to discover how it works. Learn some useful phrases and pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners and a chance to decide if learning Italian is something you might like to take further.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Elena FerranteCourse start date: Mon 22 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Veronica De FeliceElena Ferrante is the author of the Neapolitan novel series, whose global success has established her as one of the most powerful voices of contemporary world literature. Her identity, however, is still one of the greatest mysteries in modern literature. In this workshop we will explore why the novels have attracted such interest and passion and we will look at the various hypotheses advanced in the Italian and foreign press as to her real identity.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Arabic beginners: module 3Course start date: Tue 23 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alaa SonjoqLearn Arabic either in an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.
This course is for near beginners, taught in Arabic with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills. You should have completed Arabic beginners: module 2 or equivalent.
Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £80.00 - French 5: Juliette Greco: une chanteuse, une chanson, une vieCourse start date: Tue 23 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Pierre PorcheronJuliette Gréco, guidée par de l'audace et un talent exceptionnel, a mis sa voix au service d’auteurs légendaires tels que Jacques Brel, Jean-Paul Sartre, Louis Aragon… De Saint-Germain des Près en passant par les États-Unis où elle fait carrière au cinéma, elle incarne une œuvre qui n’a pas d’équivalent dans la Chanson Française. Venez découvrir une voix et carrière singulières.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00
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