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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 £19.00Out 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.
514 courses available
- Spanish 2: practice your pronunciation
This course is geared towards helping you produce Spanish sounds more accurately, as there are quite a few elements that require focus and practice. This course will allow you to concentrate on the sounds of Spanish - how to produce them when speaking and how to recognise them when listening.
Keeley Street
Thu 29 Oct 2026Amaia IbargüenFull fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - French beginners: improve your pronunciation
Having difficulties pronouncing your French ‘r’s and ‘u’s? Practise some difficult sounds on this lively course and impress your French friends!
The course will be taking place on alternate Fridays, on 30.10.26, 13.11.26 and 27.11.26.
Keeley Street
Fri 30 Oct 2026Estelle HélouinFull fee £39.00 Senior fee £31.00 Concession £25.00 - Japanese beginners: holiday Kit
Make 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 £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Spanish 3: Samaín: a Spanish celebration with Celtic origins
Get into the autumnal mood with this course that will teach you all about Spanish Samaín festivities, and the rituals and legends associated with them. This will be an workshop taught in Spanish where you will be encouraged to share your experience, discuss and ask questions.
Ideal for students wo are currently doing Spanish 3 and student who have learned Spanish for about 3 years.
Keeley Street
Fri 30 Oct 2026Vanesa GuzmanFull fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00 - Spanish 4/5 historia del arte español: module 1
Ven a descubrir la Historia del arte español a través de las galerías de arte de Londres en este primer módulo que explorará los períodos artísticos del Románico al Barroco durante 5 sesiones y una visita final a la National Gallery.
Ideal para estudiantes de nivel 4 o 5 o que han estudiado español por 5 años (los participantes deben tener las habilidades necesarias para debatir activamente en clase usando el español). No es necesario tener conocimientos previos de historia del arte. Durante el curso estudiaremos también el vocabulario necesario para entender artículos sobre arte y para valorar obras de arte.Keeley Street
Fri 30 Oct 2026Pablo Sanchez-GarciaFull fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - German beginners: an introduction
The course aims to enable students to begin to communicate with some fluency in a range of everyday situations. This is the first part of the German beginners: module 1 course to allow you to join any beginners: module 1 courses straight afterwards ( for a discounted fee).
Keeley Street
Sat 31 Oct 2026Heiner SchenkeFull fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00 - Return to French (upper intermediate)
Refresh your upper intermediate French in this intensive revision programme and improve your grammar, listening and speaking skills for further study .
Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Cornish beginners: short introduction
Intrigued by Cornish? Learn basic Cornish in a fun and interactive way on this friendly and supportive in-person short course. Suitable for complete beginners.
Keeley Street
Mon 2 Nov 2026Gary RetallickFull fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Arabic beginners: short introductionGet a short introduction to the Arabic language and discover aspects of Arabic language culture in these live online communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.
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Mon 2 Nov 2026Taïssir K MahmoudFull fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Introduction to Brazilian Portuguese
With a population of 214 million, Brazil is the sixth largest country in the world by population size. This course aims to introduce you to Portuguese mainly as spoken in Brazil, and is taught by a native Brazilian, though you'll cover other varieties of Portuguese as well. You will begin building your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills so that you can build a solid base for future study.
If you already speak a Romance language, you may want to check our Brazilian Portuguese rapidamente: module 1 courses and if you are a Spanish speaker, you may want to check our Portuguese for Portuguese for Portuñol speakers: module 1 course.
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Mon 2 Nov 2026Mariana Lourau CoradiniFull fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Spanish beginners: module 1B
Learn to speak Spanish on this short course for near beginners. Suitable if you have completed Spanish beginners: module 1A or if you have a very basic knowledge of the language (please check course outline for Spanish beginners: module 1A to see what you should know already).
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 £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - 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 £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - Italian 3/4: cinema e letteratura
For 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.
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Tue 3 Nov 2026Selene GenovesiFull fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - 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!
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Tue 3 Nov 2026Jaeran WonFull fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00 - Return to Spanish (upper 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 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
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