Learn a Language - Online & in London
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 — with both online and classroom formats. Our classes range from European languages such as French, German, Italian and Spanish to Asian, African, and even Ancient and Classical languages. So what do you fancy learning? Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, Classical Greek, Old English or British Sign Language — take your pick!
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 mose 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.
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- City Lit gift vouchers - the perfect gift
Looking for that perfect present? Treat someone to the gift of learning with a course at City Lit. Available from £10, our gift vouchers can be used to book a place on any of our courses, from London walks and food tasting to museum visits, poetry and much more. Simply purchase your voucher and the recipient can choose from thousands of courses, at a time which suits them.From £10.00 - Spanish: Al-Andalus: crucible of cultures in medieval SpainCourse start date: Sat 3 Jun 2023
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 4-5 años).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Tokyo: an insider's guideCourse start date: Fri 9 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hisaka Bunting, Kiyomi UntenJoin this lively course and learn about this bustling capital that mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers and anime shops to cherry trees and temples. Open to all levels.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Spanish 3/4: grammar workshop - prepositionsCourse start date: Sat 10 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Roser Martínez-SánchezConsolida 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.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00 - French 1/2: French through simple songs- Ô les beaux jours !Course start date: Sat 10 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trista SelousSummer and the holidays are coming! Let’s sing in French to celebrate.
Sing your way to better French pronunciation, grammar and cultural knowledge with this fun workshop based on simple songs that French speakers learn as children. Suitable if you have recently started studying French or have an equivalent knowledge of the language.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00 - Italian graphic novels: an introductionCourse start date: Mon 12 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Veronica De FeliceThe graphic novel has found great success in Italy, with many creative writers and artists working in the genre. This workshop will introduce you to some of the most popular artists and their work, and give you an idea of where to begin your exploration of this fascinating area of Italian culture. In addition to their intrinsic intersest, graphic novels are also a great way to improve your Italian.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00 - Il Decameron di Boccaccio. Ritratto della Toscana del XIV secoloCourse start date: Sat 17 Jun 2023
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.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Napoli: passato, presente e futuroCourse start date: Mon 19 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Veronica De FeliceVenite a scoprire questa magnifica citta attraverso un viaggio multimediale alla scoperta delle sue secolari tradizioni, delle sue bellezze “nascoste”, della sua musica e delle sue specialita gastronomiche. Verranno inoltre fatti cenni alla storia della citta e riferimenti a personaggi napoletani famosi nel mondo e non.
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 £31.00 Concession £25.00 - Gli ultimi giorni di PompeiCourse start date: Fri 23 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Veronica De FeliceViaggio attraverso gli usi, i costumi e le abitudini dei pompeiani a pochi giorni dalla terribile eruzione del Vesuvio (79 d.c.) che ha provocato la distruzione delle citta' di Pompeii, Ercolano, Stabia e Oplonti, ed ha cambiato per sempre il corso della storia.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Japanese: writing for beginners part 2Course start date: Sat 24 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaFurther develop your knowledge of the Japanese writing system, Kanji. Suitable if you have completed Japanese writing for beginners: part 1.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - Latin: a tasterCourse start date: Mon 26 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Andrew DavidGet a taste of one of the most important languages of the ancient world, Latin.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00 - Italian film nightCourse start date: Tue 27 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Francesco BucciolTo coincide with Pride in London, the Italian film night is an opportunity to watch a well known LGBTQ-themed movie and share your impressions with other students. We will be watching "Le fate ignoranti" (2001), directed by Ferzan Ozpetek, winner of several cinema awards in Italy and abroad.Full fee £9.00 Senior fee £9.00 Concession £6.00 - French 4/5: Les monstres sacrés du cinéma français: Luc BessonCourse start date: Tue 27 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Julie RicciLuc Besson est un cinéaste mondialement connu. Du Grand Bleu à Valerian, en passant par Taxi ou Léon, il a su se faire une place aussi bien en France qu’à Hollywood. L’un des rares réalisateur français à grand spectacle, il est célebre pour son style explosif mais aussi pour la sensibilité de ses films. Parfois adoré et parfois très critiqué, Il n’en reste pas moins vrai que Luc Besson est, et restera, un monstre sacré du cinéma français.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Ancient Greek: a tasterCourse start date: Fri 30 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Andrew DavidGet a taste of one of the most important languages of the ancient world.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00 - Dalida: chanteuse, actrice et icône gayCourse start date: Fri 30 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Julie RicciDalida, chanteuse à succès et actrice, a marqué des générations entières grâce à son style extravagant, ses mélodies multiculturelles et ses textes émouvants. Franco-Italienne née en Egypte, son style artistique et son parcours de vie ont conquis un large public lui permettant de se forger tout au long de sa carrière, une image d’icône: icône de la scène, icône de l’amour et icône gay. Artiste au destin tragique, Dalida est un trésor à découvrir pour lequel la communauté LGBT+ ressent aujourd’hui encore un amour intense et un profond respect.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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