I’m a complete beginner. Which language class in London should I start with?

If you are completely new to a language, start with an absolute beginner class, beginner level 1 course or introductory language class. These classes are usually designed for adults with no previous experience and cover basic pronunciation, greetings, simple conversation, everyday vocabulary and the first building blocks of grammar.

Should I choose an absolute beginner, beginner or improver language class?

Choose an absolute beginner class if you have never studied the language before. Choose a beginner class if you know a few basics but cannot yet hold a simple conversation. Choose an improver class if you have studied the language before and want to build fluency, confidence and accuracy. If you are unsure, start lower rather than higher so the class does not feel too fast.

What is the easiest language class if I just want to try it once?

Look for a language taster, short introductory workshop or beginner-friendly conversation class. These are usually better than a long course if you want to try a language before committing to several weeks. Choose a class that clearly says it is suitable for beginners or people with no previous experience.

Which language should I learn first?

Choose a language based on why you want to learn. French, Spanish and Italian can be good choices for travel and culture. Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Arabic and Russian may feel more challenging but can be rewarding if you are interested in those countries, scripts or cultures. The best first language is usually the one you are most motivated to keep practising.

Are in-person language classes better than learning with an app?

Apps can help with vocabulary and daily practice, but in-person language classes give you live speaking practice, correction, listening, pronunciation help and the motivation of learning with other people. If your goal is to actually speak the language, an in-person class can be a useful complement to self-study.

How many language classes are currently listed on Learn.London?

Learn.London currently lists 586 language classes in London. These include Spanish, French, Italian and Japanese from 6 London providers.

Which London providers offer language classes?

Learn.London currently lists language classes from 6 London providers, including City Lit, International House London, Spanish House London, Dear Asia and Let's Learn Spanish. Use the provider column in the table to compare language schools, adult learning providers, cultural institutes and specialist tutors by location, price, schedule and language.

Can I find evening or weekend language classes on Learn.London?

Yes. Learn.London currently lists 340 evening language classes and 94 weekend language classes in London. Use the day and time columns to compare language classes that fit around work, study or other commitments.

Can I compare language classes by price, location and duration?

Yes. The language classes table lets you compare classes by price, location, provider, level, language, start date, day, time and duration. Prices currently range from £10 to £336, based on the classes listed on Learn.London.

How do I use the table to find the most suitable language class?

Start by filtering for your level, then narrow the table by language, day, time, location, price and duration. This helps you quickly separate absolute beginner courses from conversation classes, improver courses, intensive workshops, evening classes and weekend language classes.

586 beginner / A1 language classes in London

Classes	Next start	Schedule	Duration	Price	Teacher
Chinese Beginner 1	22 Jul 2026	18:30 - 20:0090 min class	Short course8 weeks	£300.00	MandarinTeacher
A1 Beginners Level 1	22 Jul 2026	18:45 - 20:452 hour class	Short course10 weeks	£259.00
Beginners Fast Track	22 Jul 2026	19:50 - 21:2090 min class	Short course6 weeks	£180.00	SpanishTeacher
Spanish beginners module 1+2: revision	23 Jul 2026	11:00 - 14:003 hour class	Short course2 weeks	£79.00
Spanish beginners module 1+2: revision	23 Jul 2026	11:00 - 14:003 hour class	Short course2 weeks	£79.00
French beginners: taster	23 Jul 2026	18:00 - 19:3090 min class	Taster class1 day	£19.00
Japanese Film Night: Hula Girls by Lee Sang‑il	24 Jul 2026	18:00 - 21:003 hour class	One-day class1 day	£19.00
Inicial 2 Courses (Level 2)	27 Jul 2026	09:00 - 10:3090 min class	Short course10 weeks	£195.00	SpanishTeacher
French beginners intensive : module 1	27 Jul 2026	10:30 - 13:303 hour class	Short course5 days	£229.00
Inicial 2 Courses (Level 2)	27 Jul 2026	10:30 - 13:303 hour class	Short course5 days	£195.00	SpanishTeacher
French beginners intensive : module 1	27 Jul 2026	10:30 - 13:303 hour class	Short course5 weeks	£229.00
Italian taster	27 Jul 2026	18:00 - 19:3090 min class	Taster class1 day	£19.00
Spanish beginners: revision	27 Jul 2026	18:15 - 20:152 hour class	Short course2 weeks	£119.00
Japanese Beginner 3	27 Jul 2026	18:30 - 20:0090 min class	Short course10 weeks	£300.00	JapaneseTeacher
Italian beginners: speaking and listening	28 Jul 2026	13:00 - 14:3090 min class	Short course2 weeks	£79.00
Italian beginners: speaking and listening	28 Jul 2026	13:00 - 14:3090 min class	Short course4 weeks	£79.00
Japanese beginners: short introduction	28 Jul 2026	18:30 - 20:302 hour class	Short course4 weeks	£119.00
Japanese beginners: short introduction	28 Jul 2026	18:30 - 20:302 hour class	Short course2 weeks	£119.00
Refresher Beginners 5-week course Summer Term	28 Jul 2026	19:50 - 21:2090 min class	Short course5 weeks	£140.00	SpanishTeacher
Inicial 2 Courses (Level 2)	29 Jul 2026	18:00 - 19:3090 min class	Short course10 weeks	£195.00	SpanishTeacher

Starts Wed 22 Jul
Chinese Beginner 1
Wed 22 Jul, 18:30 - 20:008 weeks
Dear AsiaMandarin2 Leman Street
8 weeksWed 18:30£300
MandarinTeacher2 Leman Street
MandarinTeacher
2 Leman StreetLondon E1 8FA
£300
Starts Wed 22 Jul
A1 Beginners Level 1
Wed 22 Jul, 18:45 - 20:4510 weeks
Let's Learn SpanishSpanish200 Pentonville Road
10 weeksWed 18:45£259
PaulaOchoa200 Pentonville Road
PaulaOchoa
200 Pentonville RoadLondon, N1 9JP
£259
Starts Wed 22 Jul
Beginners Fast Track
Wed 22 Jul, 19:50 - 21:206 weeks
Battersea SpanishSpanish263-265 Battersea Park Road
6 weeksWed 19:50£180
SpanishTeacher263-265 Battersea Park Road
SpanishTeacher
263-265 Battersea Park RoadLondon, SW11 4NE
£180
Starts Thu 23 Jul
Spanish beginners module 1+2: revision
Thu 23 Jul, 11:00 - 14:002 weeks
City LitSpanishKeeley Street
2 weeksThu 11:00£79
AdrianaItriagoGavidiaKeeley Street
AdrianaItriago
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£79
Starts Thu 23 Jul
Spanish beginners module 1+2: revision
Thu 23 Jul, 11:00 - 14:002 weeks
City LitSpanishKeeley Street
2 weeksThu 11:00£79
AdrianaItriagoGavidiaKeeley Street
AdrianaItriago
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£79
Starts Thu 23 Jul
French beginners: taster
Thu 23 Jul, 18:00 - 19:301 day
City LitFrenchKeeley Street
1 dayThu 18:00£19
YolandeMallet DeChaunyKeeley Street
YolandeMallet De
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£19
Starts Fri 24 Jul
Japanese Film Night: Hula Girls by Lee Sang‑il
Fri 24 Jul, 18:00 - 21:001 day
City LitJapaneseKeeley Street
1 dayFri 18:00£19
ChikakoNakagawaKeeley Street
ChikakoNakagawa
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£19
Starts Mon 27 Jul
Inicial 2 Courses (Level 2)
Mon 27 Jul, 09:00 - 10:3010 weeks
Spanish House LondonSpanish4 Scout Lane
10 weeksMon 09:00£195
SpanishTeacher4 Scout Lane
SpanishTeacher
4 Scout LaneLondon SW4 0LA
£195
Starts Mon 27 Jul
French beginners intensive : module 1
Mon 27 Jul, 10:30 - 13:305 days
City LitFrenchKeeley Street
5 daysMon 10:30£229
YolandeMallet DeChaunyKeeley Street
YolandeMallet De
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£229
Starts Mon 27 Jul
Inicial 2 Courses (Level 2)
Mon 27 Jul, 10:30 - 13:305 days
Spanish House LondonSpanish4 Scout Lane
5 daysMon 10:30£195
SpanishTeacher4 Scout Lane
SpanishTeacher
4 Scout LaneLondon SW4 0LA
£195
Starts Mon 27 Jul
French beginners intensive : module 1
Mon 27 Jul, 10:30 - 13:305 weeks
City LitFrenchKeeley Street
5 weeksMon 10:30£229
YolandeMallet DeChaunyKeeley Street
YolandeMallet De
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£229
Starts Mon 27 Jul
Italian taster
Mon 27 Jul, 18:00 - 19:301 day
City LitItalianKeeley Street
1 dayMon 18:00£19
AnnaGiuffriaKeeley Street
AnnaGiuffria
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£19
Starts Mon 27 Jul
Spanish beginners: revision
Mon 27 Jul, 18:15 - 20:152 weeks
City LitSpanishKeeley Street
2 weeksMon 18:15£119
DiegoIudicissaKeeley Street
DiegoIudicissa
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£119
Starts Mon 27 Jul
Japanese Beginner 3
Mon 27 Jul, 18:30 - 20:0010 weeks
Dear AsiaJapanese2 Leman Street
10 weeksMon 18:30£300
JapaneseTeacher2 Leman Street
JapaneseTeacher
2 Leman StreetLondon E1 8FA
£300
Starts Tue 28 Jul
Italian beginners: speaking and listening
Tue 28 Jul, 13:00 - 14:302 weeks
City LitItalianKeeley Street
2 weeksTue 13:00£79
MariaFontanaKeeley Street
MariaFontana
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£79
Starts Tue 28 Jul
Italian beginners: speaking and listening
Tue 28 Jul, 13:00 - 14:304 weeks
City LitItalianKeeley Street
4 weeksTue 13:00£79
MariaFontanaKeeley Street
MariaFontana
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£79
Starts Tue 28 Jul
Japanese beginners: short introduction
Tue 28 Jul, 18:30 - 20:304 weeks
City LitJapaneseKeeley Street
4 weeksTue 18:30£119
NorikoInagakiKeeley Street
NorikoInagaki
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£119
Starts Tue 28 Jul
Japanese beginners: short introduction
Tue 28 Jul, 18:30 - 20:302 weeks
City LitJapaneseKeeley Street
2 weeksTue 18:30£119
NorikoInagakiKeeley Street
NorikoInagaki
Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA
£119
Starts Tue 28 Jul
Refresher Beginners 5-week course Summer Term
Tue 28 Jul, 19:50 - 21:205 weeks
Battersea SpanishSpanish263-265 Battersea Park Road
5 weeksTue 19:50£140
SpanishTeacher263-265 Battersea Park Road
SpanishTeacher
263-265 Battersea Park RoadLondon, SW11 4NE
£140
Starts Wed 29 Jul
Inicial 2 Courses (Level 2)
Wed 29 Jul, 18:00 - 19:3010 weeks
Spanish House LondonSpanish1-39 Drummond Crescent
10 weeksWed 18:00£195
SpanishTeacher1-39 Drummond Crescent
SpanishTeacher
1-39 Drummond CrescentLondon NW1 1LY
£195

Chinese Beginner 1

A1 Beginners Level 1

Beginners Fast Track

Spanish beginners module 1+2: revision

Spanish beginners module 1+2: revision

French beginners: taster

Japanese Film Night: Hula Girls by Lee Sang‑il

Inicial 2 Courses (Level 2)

French beginners intensive : module 1

Inicial 2 Courses (Level 2)

French beginners intensive : module 1

Italian taster

Spanish beginners: revision

Japanese Beginner 3

Italian beginners: speaking and listening

Italian beginners: speaking and listening

Japanese beginners: short introduction

Japanese beginners: short introduction

Refresher Beginners 5-week course Summer Term

Inicial 2 Courses (Level 2)

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