Courses for your holidays
Pack your bags and embark on a journey of lifelong learning around the world with City Lit. We’re running a range of travel and holiday-themed courses designed to broaden your horizons and give you a flavour of other cultures.
If you have any trips planned this year, our ‘holiday kit’ courses can provide you with all the language skills you need to communicate in the most common holiday situations and have a friendly chat with the locals! This could also be a great way to discover a new language, and a stepping stone to one of our beginners courses.
Whether it’s Turin or Tokyo, Stockholm or Seoul, make the most of your travels by learning here at City Lit.
14 courses available
- German for art lovers (intermediate and advanced)
This is an upper intermediate to advanced online German course discovering and discussing German art.
Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 
Japanese EtiquetteTravel 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 £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00- Japanese beginners: holiday Kit
Make the most of your trip to Japan!
Planning a visit? This short, intensive course is your ultimate survival kit for Japan. Learn the essential phrases and cultural tips to navigate common holiday situations with confidence-from ordering food to asking for directions-and even enjoy friendly chats with locals.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Korean beginners: holiday kit
Make the most of your holidays in Korea with this face to face short, intensive course. Choose either in-person classes in central London or live online classes. 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!
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Tue 3 Nov 2026Jaeran WonFull fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00 - French beginners: holiday kitAre you planning a city break in France over the festive season ? 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 French language and enable you to get by in the most frequent travel situations. You will also find out more about the French Christmas customs and traditions.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00
- Spanish holiday kitMake the most of your holidays in a Spanish speaking country 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! This course is ideal for complete beginners.Full 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 - Hindi beginners: holiday kit
Make the most of your holidays in a Hindi-speaking country with this face to face short, intensive and lively online course over one weekend. 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!
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Mon 7 Dec 2026Roopam AggarwalFull fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - German for opera lovers (intermediate and advanced) x mas specialCome to this one off German for German opera lovers x mas special in the heart of London.
Keeley Street
Mon 14 Dec 2026Katja ParmarFull fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - German for Germany lovers (advanced)This advanced German language course for lovers of Germany is part of the series “Wanderlust” which will explore a variety of interesting destinations in Germany.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00
- German for opera lovers (intermediate and advanced)
This is an intermediate to advanced German language course for lovers of German operas. Choose either an in-person workshop in the heart of London or live online sessions.
Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Korean etiquetteFind out more about the fascinating language, culture and traditions of Korea.
Keeley Street
Sat 13 Mar 2027Jaeran WonFull fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - Tokyo: an insider's guideJoin 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.
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Fri 19 Mar 2027Kiyomi UntenFull fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Learning Korean through K-pop SongsDive into the vibrant world of K-Pop music in our exciting two-hour workshop, where you'll explore the infectious beats and captivating melodies that have taken the world by storm.
Keeley Street
Sat 20 Mar 2027Jiyeon KimFull fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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