Languages

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. 

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  2. Spanish 3/4: grammar workshop - prepositions
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 21 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Roser Martínez-Sánchez
    Consolida 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
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  3. Influence of the Greek language on English
    Last Few Places, Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 21 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Maria Contos
    Did you know that the Oxford companion to the English language states that more than 150,000 words of English are derived from Greek, which is considered to have the richest vocabulary in the world?







    Join this lively workshop in the heart of London where you will be introduced to how Ancient Greek influenced the vocabulary of the English language.
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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  4. Napoli: passato, presente e futuro
    Course start date:  Mon 23 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Veronica De Felice

    Venite a scoprire questa magnifica città attraverso un viaggio multimediale alla scoperta delle sue secolari tradizioni, delle sue bellezze “nascoste”, della sua musica e delle sue specialità gastronomiche. Verranno inoltre fatti cenni alla storia della citta e riferimenti a personaggi napoletani famosi nel mondo e non.

    This seminar is designed for upper intermediate/advanced Italian learners but is also open to native speakers of Italian, who may find it informative.

    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00
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  5. Elena Ferrante
    Course start date:  Fri 27 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Elena 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 £15.00 Concession £12.00
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  6. Spanish 4/5 Ibiza: la cara oculta de la Isla Mágica
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 28 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Vanesa Guzman
    Redescubre 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 £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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  8. French 2 upper: taster
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Tue 1 Jul 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Valerie Jézéquel
    Come 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 £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00
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  9. Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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  10. Spanish DELE B1 taster
    Course start date:  Thu 3 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Amaia Ibargüen

    Are you looking into taking an Exam course in French but want to try it before you commit?
    Get a taste of what it would be like to prepare for the DELF B2 examination. The course will explain how the actual preparation to DELF B2 will work and will offer snippets of activities that will be carried out during the course.
    Please note that you should have studied French  for about 4/5 years or have an equivalent level.

    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  11. Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £32.00
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  12. Italian: Goliarda Sapienza: Vita e opere di una scrittrice controcorrente
    Course start date:  Fri 4 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Ottavia Castellina

    This seminar will cover the life story and work of one of the most versatile and unconventional 20th century Italian writers, Goliarda Sapienza, recently rediscovered through cinema and TV series. Born in Sicily, daughter of well-known socialist Giuseppe Sapienza and feminist organiser Maria Giudice, Goliarda Sapienza is best known for her posthumously published novel ‘L’arte della gioia’, she is the author of several books, including ‘L’Università di Rebibbia’ recalling her experience of living in prison.

    Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £31.00 Concession £25.00
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  13. French 3 upper: an insider's guide to France
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 5 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Silvana Avram
    From Lille, Lyon, Nice, Marseille and Bordeaux, to Nantes, we will learn what makes each of these places unique, and how you can prepare your visit .



    A compact workshop, full of tips and useful vocabulary, covering everything you need to know, from aspects of history and culture, to local specialties, hidden gems, short itineraries and so much more!
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00
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  14. Spanish 3: Diferencias culturales de España: islas Baleares/islas Canarias
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 5 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Vanesa Guzman
    Añade a tus estudios de español con este interesante curso que examina las diferencias culturales de España.







    Este curso se enfocará en las diferencias entre 2 grandes regiones: la islas Baleares y las islas Canarias, y te hará descubrir elementos importantes como las Comunidades Autónomas, la ubicación, la geografía, el clima y los paisajes, las costumbres, los monumentos históricos, las lenguas y la gastronomía tradicional.















    Ideal for students who have done 3 or 4 years of Spanish, have studied present and past tenses (B1 level), and are looking to practise more talking and listening skills.
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00
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  15. Japanese: Kobanashi storytelling
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 5 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Hisaka Bunting

    Discover the richness of the Japanese language and culture by enrolling in our in-person kobanshi course! 

    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £32.00
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About the City Lit School of Languages

Language courses at all levels and in 19 different languages are offered at City Lit. Whether you would like to attend part-time or weekend language classes, our highly popular language lessons offer the widest choice in London. Most language courses are taught at seven different levels and you can start anywhere from beginner to advanced.

Our tutors

Tutors are experienced and friendly, and you can choose from evening, day time or weekend language classes. We also offer early morning sessions and intensive courses to help you learn a language at a time and in a way that suits you best. In many languages you can take an accredited course, with national and international qualifications selected for their relevance to adult learners.

Professional development language courses

We can also offer tailored language training in your workplace, which can be a fast and convenient way to learn a language to help improve your skills for work or develop your business.