Beginners' language summer courses
Discover a new language this summer at City Lit. Our courses will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to kick-start your language journey along with giving you a deeper understanding of the country’s culture and history. We offer courses, both online and at our site on Keeley Street, Covent Garden, so whether you want to brush up on your French for your trip to Paris or want to take on the challenge of learning Japanese, we have the course for you.
5 courses available
French beginners: module 1Join this engaging beginner’s French course designed to boost your confidence from day one. Classes are conducted in French, with a strong focus on developing practical speaking and listening skills.
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 £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00- French beginners: module 3
This lively, interactive course is the final module of the beginners’ French programme and is designed for near beginners. Teaching is delivered in French, with a strong emphasis on building confidence in speaking and listening.
Did you know that we offer beginner support sessions for beginner students over the term? More information is available on the how will I be taught section below.
Online
Mon 21 Sep 2026 (and 3 other dates)Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - 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.
Keeley Street
Fri 6 Nov 2026Hisaka BuntingFull fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Italian beginners: revision
This course is for learners who have completed two or three modules (terms) of beginners Italian and who wish to take stock of what they've learnt so far, revising key grammar and vocabulary so they can move on to their next course with more confidence.
Online
Thu 19 Nov 2026Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00 - Italian holiday kitAre you planning a city break in Italy? Would you like to get to grips with the fundamentals of the language so you can feel less like a tourist and more like a local? This course will give you an introduction into the basics of the Italian language and enable you to get by in the most frequent travel situations.
Keeley Street
Sat 5 Dec 2026Veronica De FeliceFull fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00
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