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Many language courses and apps focus on memorising vocabulary through repetition. At City Lit, we focus on real communication. Our courses are based on Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), a proven method that prioritises speaking, listening, and Read More-
Spanish beginners: tasterGet a flavour of a new language and its basic sentence structure in this lively taster course. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fun introduction for complete beginners.
Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00Out of stock - Japanese beginners: short introductionGet a short introduction to the Japanese language and discover aspects of Japanese language culture in these online communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00Out of stock
- French beginners: taster
Get a flavour of French and its basic sentence structure. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners and those who might like to take it further.
Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00Out of stock - Chinese beginners: short introduction
Learn Chinese either in an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.
Get a short introduction to the Chinese language and discover aspects of Chinese language culture in these live online communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.
Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00Out of stock - Italian tasterGet 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 £12.00Out of stock
- Spanish 2 lower taster
Come and discover what an elementary Spanish class feels like.
This course is suitable if you have studied Spanish for 1 year recently.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00Out of stock - French 2 lower: tasterGet a flavour of what an elementary French class feels like. A fascinating taster course!Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00Out of stock
- Korean beginners: holiday kit
Make the most of your holidays in Korea with this face to face short, intensive course. Choose either in-person classes in central London or live online classes. This Holiday Kit will provide you with all the language you need to communicate in the most common holiday situations & have a friendly chat with the locals!
Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00Out of stock - Spanish 4 taster
Come and discover what an advanced Spanish class feels like.
This course is suitable if you have studied Spanish for about 4-5 years recently.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00Out of stock - French 3 upper: tasterCome and discover what an upper intermediate French class feels like.
This course is suitable if you have studied French for 4-5 years recently or have done an A-level some time ago.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00Out of stock
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Frequently Asked Questions
What languages can I learn at City Lit?
You can study over 30 languages, including popular modern languages such as Spanish, French and Italian, as well as ancient and less commonly taught languages.Are the language courses suitable for beginners?
Yes, City Lit offers language courses for all levels, including complete beginners. You can start with no prior knowledge and progress at your own pace.Do you offer online language classes?
Yes, many courses are available online as well as in London, so you can choose the format that suits you best.How are City Lit language courses taught?
Courses are taught by expert tutors in-person or live online using Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), which focuses on real-life communication, interaction, and practical language skills.How do I choose the right language level?
You can use the City Lit self-assessment tool to identify the most suitable level based on your current knowledge and experience.
630 courses available
- Italian 4: lingua e cultura
Attraverso attività basate su articoli, servizi di programmi, interviste ecc., questa classe ti offre la possibilità di dibattere e approfondire argomenti riguardanti l’attualità italiana e la cultura del Paese in generale. Praticherai e perfezionerai diversi punti grammaticali e accrescerai il tuo vocabolario. Adatto a chi frequenta un corso al livello 4 o 5 oppure a chi ha una conoscenza equivalente della lingua.
Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £215.00 Concession £175.00 - Spanish 4: tertulia y conversación
Este curso es para aquellos estudiantes que han estudiado unos cinco años de español y desean obtener un conocimiento más profundo de la lengua y cultura del mundo hispanohablante. Ven a debatir temas y noticias de actualidad de España y Latinoamérica utilizando artículos de periódicos, textos y noticias televisivas. Desarrollarás diferentes registros lingüísticos en función de las circunstancias y el contexto en el que te encuentres.
This is a non-accredited course. If you would like to take a further challenge and work towards a recognised qualification, you can enrol on our Spanish preparation for DELE B2 course which leads to a final exam.
Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - German beginners intensive: module 1 + 2
Choose between studying in the heart of London or online. This course aims to enable students to begin to communicate with some fluency in a range of everyday situations. This is an intensive programme for beginners to German, with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills. Suitable for complete beginners. Based on Willkommen Chapters 1-6 (Hodder Arnold).
You might also be interested in a pronunciation course.
Full fee £289.00 Senior fee £289.00 Concession £188.00 - Spanish beginners: module 1
Learn to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. The course is taught in Spanish with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.
If you feel you may benefit from learning at a slower pace, please check our Spanish beginners at a gentle pace: module 1 courses, and if you already speak a Romance language fluently, you may want to check our Spanish rápidamente: module 1 courses.
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 £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Spanish beginners: module 3
Continue learning to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for near beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.
If you feel you may benefit from learning at a slower pace, please check our Spanish beginners at a gentle pace: module 3 course.
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.
Keeley Street
Mon 21 Sep 2026 (and 6 other dates)Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
- Return to Spanish (lower intermediate)
If you have learned Spanish in the past, but it has been a while, then come and join this lively course to refresh your lower 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 2 upper course.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Return to Spanish (advanced)
If 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 £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - Italian 5: Italia oggiitalian 5: Italia oggi e' un corso avanzato per praticare l'Italiano, utilizzando testi e materiale audio-visivo. Affronteremo temi sull' Italia contemporanea attraverso letteratura, programmi televisi, giornalismo, film, pubblicitá ed….esperienze personali.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £162.00
- French 4 pratique et perfectionnement: module 1
Un cours de français animé et structuré pour réviser et pratiquer la langue tout en participant à des discussions sur différents sujets d'actualité.
This is a non-accredited course. If you would like to take a further challenge and work towards a recognised qualification, you can enrol on our DELF B2 course which leads to a final exam.
Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £269.00 Concession £175.00 - Japanese 3 upper: module 1Improve your level of Japanese on this communicative course where you will have the opportunity to develop your oral and listening skills as well as consolidate your reading and writing skills. Suitable if you have completed Japanese 2 upper or have studied for at least 3 years recently.
Choose either an in-person class in central London or live online sessions.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00 - Danish beginners: module 1
Make this year the year you start learning Danish! This friendly course for complete beginners and will introduce you to this fascinating Scandinavian language.
Experience learning the language by enrolling on a taster.
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Mon 21 Sep 2026Hanne Christensen-BakerFull fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00 - Modern Greek beginners: module 1
Learning 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.
Experience learning the language by enrolling on a taster.
Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00 - German beginners: module 2
Choose either an in-person German beginners: module 2 course in the heart of London or live online sessions.
You might also be interested in a German pronunciation workshop.
Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £162.00 - Spanish 3 upper: module 1
Further improve your Spanish in this lively class, taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills. You will also acquire a greater understanding of Spanish grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 3 lower' or equivalent. Based on Aula Internacional Plus 3, Difusión Publishers (see the Are there any extra costs? section for ISBN).
This is a non-accredited course. If you would like to take a further challenge and work towards a recognised qualification, you can enrol on our Spanish preparation for DELE B1 course which leads to a final exam.
Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £162.00
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