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.
- French beginners: holiday kitCourse start date: Sat 29 Nov 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pascale VuittenezAre 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 £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - Hindi beginners: holiday kitCourse start date: Mon 1 Dec 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Roopam AggarwalMake 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!
Continue learning to speak Hindi and develop your listening and speaking skills in this communicative class which emphasises the practical use of the language. You should have completed module 1 or equivalent. Based on Teach Yourself Beginner's Hindi.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - Italian holiday kitCourse start date: Sat 6 Dec 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Veronica De FeliceAre 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.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - German for opera lovers (intermediate and advanced) x mas specialCourse start date: Thu 11 Dec 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Katja ParmarCome to this one off German for German opera lovers x mas special in the heart of London.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - German for opera lovers (intermediate and advanced)
Course start date: Thu 22 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Katja ParmarThis is an intermediate to advanced German language course for lovers of German operas. Choose either an in-person course in the heart of London or live online sessions.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - German for art lovers (intermediate and advanced)Course start date: Fri 23 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Annette KossowThis is an upper intermediate to advanced online German course discovering and discussing German art.
Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00 - German for Germany lovers (advanced)Course start date: Thu 29 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Annette KossowThis 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 £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Japanese etiquette Course start date: Sat 7 Feb 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaTravel 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 £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Japanese beginners: holiday Kit Course start date: Fri 20 Feb 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaMake 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 £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - German for history lovers (intermediate and advanced)Course start date: Wed 4 Mar 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna RiolandThis is an intermediate to advanced German language course for lovers of German history.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Spanish holiday kit Course start date: Sat 21 Mar 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Adriana Itriago GavidiaMake 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 £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - Music of the Arab worldCourse start date: Fri 8 May 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Taïssir K MahmoudGet an insight into the various genres and styles of Arabic music and sample a selection of Arabic melodies. Open to all levels.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - Korean beginners: holiday kitCourse start date: Sat 16 May 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hakkyoung LeeMake the most of your holidays in Korea with this face to face short, intensive course in central London 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!
Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - Travel writing workshop Course start date: Mon 15 Jun 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Susan GrossmanMake travelling pay. Learn how to get a commission, finance a trip and put your adventures into words, led by practical exercises and expert industry guidance.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £80.00
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