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.
- Modern Greek beginners: short introduction
Course start date: Tue 23 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kleopatra LaskaridouGet a short introduction to the Modern Greek language and discover aspects of Greek language culture in these face-to-face communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.
Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - Spanish beginners: taster Course start date: Thu 25 Jun 2026 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Analía ToloneGet 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 £19.00 - Spanish 4/5 Ibiza: la cara oculta de la Isla Mágica Course start date: Sat 27 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vanesa GuzmanRedescubre la isla de Ibiza en este curso que te hará conocer su lado más oculto, fuera de su imagen de isla de fiesta y de la Jet set. En este curso que te prepara para el verano, aprenderás más sobre los aspectos culturales menos conocidos de una de las islas más famosas del mundo; y tal vez te ayudará a mirarla con ojos nuevos.
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. It is open to students with an advanced level of Spanish and native speakers. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in the course details for more information.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - Romanian beginners: tasterCourse start date: Sat 27 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Silvana AvramGet a flavour of Romanian 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 £19.00 - Japanese Etiquette Course start date: Sat 27 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaTravel with confidence and cultural insight!
Ever wondered how to bow correctly, what to say when entering a shrine, or the polite way to enjoy a meal in Japan? This immersive workshop introduces you to the essential customs and etiquette that shape Japanese society. Perfect for travelers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone curious about Japan’s traditions.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Modern Greek beginners: Holiday kitCourse start date: Sat 27 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Florendia YiannoullouMake the most of your holidays in Greece or Cyprus with this short, intensive course. 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 £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - French 2 upper: introduction au présent du subjonctifCourse start date: Sat 27 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pierre PorcheronWould you like to develop and consolidate your knowledge of the subjunctive in French? If so come and join this informative interactive workshop on Saturday.
Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - French 2 upper: tasterCourse start date: Tue 30 Jun 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Valerie JézéquelCome and discover what a lower intermediate French class feels like.
This course is suitable if you have studied French for 2-3 years recently or have done a GCSE some time ago.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - French beginners: taster Course start date: Tue 30 Jun 2026 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Valerie JézéquelGet 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.
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.
Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Welsh Film NightCourse start date: Fri 3 Jul 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rhianwen DanielJoin us in the Cultureplex to round off the term with a classic Anglo-Welsh film - a relaxed evening of culture and cinema.
Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Japanese beginners fast-track: module 3Course start date: Sat 4 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kiyomi UntenContinue learning to speak Japanese on this course for near beginners. The emphasis is on developing your listening and speaking skills. Suitable if you have completed beginners module 2 or equivalent.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00 - French beginners: an introductionCourse start date: Sun 5 Jul 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Valerie JézéquelGet ready for a new challenge and join this intensive course for complete beginners.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £159.00 - Japanese through Origami: Tanabata Star festival Course start date: Sun 5 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rie Tsuruta-BarrattThis workshop will introduce you to the culture and basics of origami, a central part of Japanese arts and crafts.
You will learn some introductory Japanese phrases, Japanese festivals and learn how to fold folk Origami pieces as well as origami decorations for Tanabata Star Festival.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Italian 1: module 1 intensiveCourse start date: Mon 6 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Online
With 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.’
Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - French 4: Return to French (Advanced)Course start date: Mon 6 Jul 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
If your advanced French is a bit rusty and you wish you could reactivate your passive knowledge, this is the right course for you. This course will help you access your dormant French and bring it back to life. After attending this course you should be able join a level 4 or 5 course.
Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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