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.
Use our self-assessment tool to help you choose the right course for your level.
- Spanish 4: lengua y literaturaCourse start date: Mon 5 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Óscar Salgado SuárezEste 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. En este módulo se leerá y analizará un libro dentro de su contexto histórico.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £87.00 Concession £71.00 - German beginners: module 1Course start date: Mon 5 Jun 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Barbara PölletThe emphasis is on the practical use of German and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on chapters 1-4 of Willkommen (Hodder Arnold). 1.5 hours per week over 7 weeks.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00 - Japanese beginners: an introductionCourse start date: Thu 8 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Hisaka BuntingLearn to speak Japanese on this introductory course, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills, as well as reading Hiragana (IF). Suitable for complete beginners.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £71.00 - Italian 4: lingua e culturaCourse start date: Fri 9 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Silvana VistolaAn ideal chance to put your Italian into practice disussing Italian culture and practise your language skills. We'll talk about food, art, music and other topics of interest to the class.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £87.00 Concession £71.00 - Introduction to the DALF certificateCourse start date: Tue 13 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Henriette HarlallWould you like to improve your French and possibly gain an internationally recognised qualification at both academic and professional levels? Revise, practise and also gain an insight into the DALF courses starting next September. An advanced, post A-level command of the language is required.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - German beginners: intensiveCourse start date: Tue 4 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anna RiolandGet ready for a summer in a German speaking country! This is an intensive course for complete beginners. 10.5 hours over 3 days.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £129.00 - Spanish 3: revisit and consolidateCourse start date: Mon 10 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: María IsaltBrush up and improve your Spanish through grammar revision focusing on listening and speaking. You should have studied Spanish for at least three years. Based on the tutor's own materials.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Arabic beginners: an introductionCourse start date: Mon 10 Jul 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alaa SonjoqGet off to a flying start in Arabic. This is a stand alone course to give you a basic introduction to the Arabic language.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £71.00 - French beginners: module 3Course start date: Tue 11 Jul 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Yolande Mallet De ChaunyLearn French on this lively interactive course for near beginners.The course will be taught in French, with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - French 2: revisit and consolidateCourse start date: Tue 11 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pierre PorcheronRevise and consolidate your lower intermediate French speaking and listening skills. Suitable if you have recently studied French for two to three years. This course is ideal if you were enrolled on a level 2 course this academic year and would like to consolidate or fill in in some gaps in your learning before moving to the next level up.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Japanese language proficiency test preparation N5Course start date: Tue 11 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaIdeal if you are hoping to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5. Also great for revising at the end of the academic year. Suitable if you have studied Japanese for at least three years.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £71.00 - Spanish beginners: revisit and consolidateCourse start date: Tue 11 Jul 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Diego IudicissaRevise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 1: module 3' or have an equivalent knowledge of the language (one year's study).Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £110.00 - Spanish 3/4: revisit and consolidateCourse start date: Tue 11 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Óscar Salgado SuárezPractise your intermediate spoken Spanish and develop your language skills in these topical discussion classes. Suitable if you have recently studied Spanish for at least four years or equivalent.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - Italian summer: practise and consolidate 2Course start date: Wed 12 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna GiuffriaConsolidate your elementary or lower intermediate level of Italian in this interactive class. Further practise the main topics and grammar points learned at level 2 through some speaking and listening activities.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - French beginners: an introductionCourse start date: Wed 12 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Yolande Mallet De ChaunyGet ready for a new challenge and join this intensive course for complete beginners.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00
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