Arabic Level 1 is a Beginners Arabic course for students who have never studied the Arabic language before. 

Our Arabic language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

Lessons take place once a week.

Course Content

Topics

• Alphabets
• Greetings
• Question words
• Meeting people for the first time
• Making introductions
• Immediate family
• Introducing family members
• Jobs
• Talking about family occupations

Grammar

• Present simple
• Long and short vowels
• Masculine and feminine distinction
• Case endings
• Nominative case
• Definite and indefinite

Cultural exposure

• King of Jordan & royal family

This language course includes

•  Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources 
• Support and advice from Arabic language teachers 
• Arabic language study tips 

Dutch Level 1 is for students who have never studied the Dutch language before.

Our Dutch language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills.

Course Content

This language course includes

• Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources 
• Support and advice from Dutch language teachers 
• Dutch language study tips 

French Level 1 (A0) is a complete beginner course for students who have never studied the language before. If you already have some basic knowledge of French, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you.   

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.   

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in French and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use French in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 

 After Level 1, continue your learning with Level 2 and beyond. Progression is based on your class participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To help you better understand our level system, check our level chart. 

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Introduce yourself and others and exchange basic personal information 

• Ask and answer simple questions about nationality, language, and contact details 

• Express likes and dislikes and engage in basic social interactions 

• Use the present tense of être and avoir, and apply simple grammar structures (articles, pronouns, negation) 

• Understand and use numbers, dates, and vocabulary related to family and personal interests 

• Recognise and use formal and informal language appropriately in everyday situations 

• Gain cultural awareness of naming customs and social conventions in French-speaking contexts 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Mon Alter Ego 1 – Livre de l’élève A1 – Celine Himber, Catherine Hugot & Monique Waendendries 

Publisher – Hachette  

ISBN 978-2017153139 

Unit 1 

Please note we might not cover all activities during the course. You can buy your coursebook via our website with a link shared with you in your welcome email. 

What’s included in your course? 

• Lesson summaries, notes & resources 

• French study tips 

• Additional study resources 

• Support from experienced teachers 

• Exclusive workshops and events to IH London students 

German Level 1 (A0) is a complete beginner course for students who have never studied the language before. If you already have some basic knowledge of German, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you. 

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers. 

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive, with a strong focus on spoken communication. Lessons are taught primarily in German and include interactive activities such as group work and role-plays to help build confidence and fluency. The course also develops your grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, reading, and writing skills for real-life use of the language. 

After Level 1, continue your learning with Level 2 and beyond. Progression is based on your participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To understand how this course fits into your learning journey, check our level chart. 

By the end of your course, you should be able to: 

• Greet, say goodbye, and introduce yourself/others 

• Ask and answer basic questions (e.g., “How are you?”) 

• Share personal details (e.g., phone number, email) and spell words 

• Talk about nationality, countries, and languages 

• Use numbers for counting and everyday contexts 

• Discuss hobbies, free-time activities, and make plans 

• Describe jobs, professions, and working hours 

• Fill out simple forms 

• Apply essential grammar: questions, verb conjugation, pronouns, articles, plurals, haben and sein 

• Distinguish between formal and informal address 

• Gain cultural insights into German-speaking countries 

Materials 

Required Coursebook: 
Netzwerk neu in Teilbänden: Kurs- und Übungsbuch A1.1 mit Audios und Videos 
Units 1 & 2 
ISBN: 3126071627 

Please note coursebooks are required and should be purchased after your first lesson. Books will be available to buy at reception before your second class. 

What’s included in your course? 

• Lesson summaries, notes & resources 

• German study tips 

• Access to additional study materials via our online platform 

• Support from experienced teachers 

• Invitations to exclusive workshops and events for IH London students 

Greek Level 1 is a Beginners Greek course for students who have never studied the Greek language before.

Lessons take place once a week.

Course Content

Italian Level 1 (A0) is a complete beginner course for students who have never studied the language before. If you already have some basic knowledge of Italian, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you.

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in Italian and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use Italian in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

After Level 1, continue your learning with Level 2 and beyond. Progression is based on your class participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To help you better understand our level system, check our level chart.

By the end of your course, you should be able to:

– Greet people, say goodbye, and respond appropriately in everyday situations
– Introduce yourself and others clearly and confidently
– Ask and answer questions about where you and others are from
– Provide personal details during a hotel check-in
– Ask for and give information such as age, nationality, job, phone number, email, and address
– Spell and recognize basic words like names, countries, and email addresses
– Understand and use numbers when talking about phone numbers, ages, prices, and room numbers

Materials

Required Coursebook:

DIECI A1 – Euridice Orlandino & Ciro Massimo Naddeo
Publisher – ALMA Edizioni
ISBN 9788861826212

What’s included in your course?

– Lesson summaries, notes & resources
– Italian study tips
– Additional study resources
– Support from experienced teachers
– Exclusive workshops and events to IH London students

Japanese Level 1 is a Beginners Japanese course for students who have never studied the Japanese language before. 

Our Japanese language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

Course Content

Communicative aims

– Greeting people

– Introducing yourself and someone else

– Asking and giving personal details

– Shopping

– Locations

Linguistic aims

– Forming affirmative & negative sentences in present tense.

– Forming questions.

– Particles “wa”, “mo”, “ka” and “no”

– The Ko, So, A, Do system of demonstrative words.

Examples

(1) Watashi wa Tanaka Yoshio desu. – I am Yoshio Tanaka.

(2) Suzuki san wa isha ja arimasen. – Ms Suzuki is not a doctor.

(3) Yamada san wa gakusei desuka. – Is Mr Yamada a student?

(4) Sasaki san mo gakusei desu. – Ms Sasaki is a student too.

(5) Kore wa hon desu. – This is a book.

(7) Kore wa kuruma no hon desu. – This is a book on cars.

(8) Sore wa watashi no pen desu. -That is my pen.

(9) Kono kaban wa watashi no desu. – This bag is mine.

(10) Koko wa ima desu. – This is a living room.

(11) Tokei wa asoko desu. – The clock is over there.

Vocabulary

– Leisure activities

– Numbers 0 – 10.000

– Professions

– Hiragana Alphabet

– Country and Nationality

– Family names

– Items in a department stores and office buildings

Based on the course book – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 1*

Chapters 1 to 3

*Materials may be based on the coursebook but it is not required as teachers may use different resources.

This language course includes: 

• Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources 
• Support and advice from Japanese language teachers 
• Japanese language study tips 

•  Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources
• Support and advice from Korean language teachers
• Korean language study tips

• Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources
• Support and advice from Mandarin language teachers
• Mandarin language study tips

Polish Level 1 is a Beginners Polish course for students who have never studied the Polish language before.

Our Polish language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

Communication aims

• Learn how to introduce yourself and ask basic questions in Polish.
• Ask for and give personal information (name, nationality, profession).
• Talk about where you live and your daily activities.
• Practice common greetings and expressions of courtesy.
• Buy items in everyday settings (e.g., kiosk).

Linguistic aims

• Pronouns & Verb Forms
• Personal pronouns: Ja, ty, on, ona, ono, my, wy, oni, one
• Verb conjugation in the present tense: “nazywać się”, “robić”, “pracować”
• Basic Sentence Structure
• Building simple sentences (affirmative and negative).
• Yes/no questions and open-ended questions with “czy”, “co”, “kto”, “jaki”, “jak”, “ile”
• Vocabulary & Grammar
• Nationalities and professions.
• Numbers 1–100.
• Places of residence: city, borough (e.g., “Mieszkam w Londynie… lat”).
• Basic adjectives (e.g., tall, short, friendly) and their use with nouns.
• Gender of nouns (masculine, feminine, neuter)
• Possessive pronouns in nominative: mój, twoj, jego, jej, nasz, wasz.
• Communication Skills
• Asking and answering questions about where you live and work.
• Introducing yourself and others.
• Talking about your family.
• Using polite forms of speech (formal/informal).
• Pronunciation & Intonation
• Focus on Polish alphabet and pronunciation of challenging sounds.
• Intonation patterns in questions and statements.

Socio-cultural aspects

• Understanding formal and informal greetings in Poland.
• Polite phrases and addressing others (formal vs. informal “you” – “pan/pani” vs. “ty”).
• Introduction to Polish everyday life and customs, such as common expressions used in shops, cafes, and public spaces.

This language course includes

• Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources 
• Support and advice from Polish language teachers 
• Polish language study tips 

Start your Portuguese journey with confidence. 

Portuguese Level 1 is the first step of the A1 level and is designed for complete beginners. From your very first lesson, you’ll start speaking Portuguese in a supportive and engaging environment, developing practical communication skills you can use straight away. 

After Level 1, continue your learning with Level 2 and beyond. Progression is based on your class participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To help you better understand our level system, check our level chart. 

Why study Portuguese at IH London? 

Portuguese is a global language spoken by over 260 million people worldwide, opening doors to travel, culture and international opportunities. Whether you’re planning to explore Portugal or Brazil, connect with Portuguese-speaking communities, or enhance your career prospects, learning Portuguese allows you to communicate with confidence from the very start. 

At International House London, one of the UK’s most established and respected language schools, you’ll learn in the heart of Covent Garden with expert teachers who specialise in bringing language to life. Our dynamic, interactive lessons are taught primarily in Portuguese, helping you build real communication skills quickly and naturally. With expert guidance and an immersive approach, you’ll gain the confidence to use Portuguese in real-life situations from your very first lessons. 

Communicate with confidence in everyday situations 

You’ll start using Portuguese from day one, learning how to: 

• Greet people naturally and respond with confidence 

• Introduce yourself and say hello and goodbye in different situations 

• Talk about where you and others are from 

• Speak about nationalities and languages 

• Ask simple questions in class and interact with your teacher 

• Understand and follow classroom instructions in Portuguese 

• Order drinks and accept or decline offers in cafés and social settings 

Build a strong foundation in Portuguese 

You’ll develop essential language skills, including: 

• Numbers from 0 to 1,000 and days of the week 

• Vocabulary for countries, cities, nationalities, languages and classroom objects 

• Personal pronouns and definite articles (o, a) 

• Key verbs such as ser, estar, ficar and chamar-se (singular and plural) 

• Understanding the difference between ser and estar 

• Regular -ar verbs in the present tense 

• Prepositions de and em, including contractions (no, na) 

• Asking questions using como, quem and onde 

• Forming negative sentences and using colours and everyday vocabulary 

Explore Portuguese-speaking cultures 

Alongside the language, you’ll gain cultural insight through: 

• An introduction to coffee culture in Portugal and Brazil 

• Popular snacks and everyday café traditions in Portuguese-speaking countries 

Required Coursebook: 

PASSAPORTE PARA PORTUGUES 1 – LIVRO DO ALUNO – A1/A2 + AUDIO DOWNLOAD. – Robert Kuzka & José Pascoal 

Publisher – Lidel 
ISBN 9789897528927  
 
Please note we might not cover all activities during the course. You can buy your coursebook via our website with a link shared with you in your welcome email.  We recommend buying your coursebook after the first lesson. 

What’s included in your course? 

• Lesson summaries, notes and learning resources 

• Additional self-study materials 

• Ongoing support from experienced Portuguese teachers 

• Access to exclusive IH London student workshops and events 

Russian Level 1 course is a Beginners course for students who have never studied the language before. 

Our Russian language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

Course Content

Communication points

– Greetings, farewell 

– Forms of getting acquainted/introduced 

– Russian male and female names/patronymics 

Grammar points

– Principles of reading 

– Animate and inanimate nouns 

– Gender of nouns 

– Demonstrative pronouns «этот, эта, это, эти» 

– Personal pronouns in Nominative and Accusative cases; special questions «Кто это?», «Кто он/она?», «Как его/её зовут?» 

– General questions «Это …?» 

– Special questions «Кто это?», «Что это?», «Где он/она/они?» 

– Present tense of imperfective verbs of the first conjugation («знать, думать») 

– Present tense of imperfective verbs of the second conjugation («говорить»)  

Vocabulary 

– Alphabet 

– Professions (difference by gender) 

– Adverbs of manner & adverbs of place 

– Numbers 0-100 

Coursebook

I Love Russian (A1)* 

Units 1 & 2

* Coursebooks are to be purchased after the first lesson and are required for the course.

This language course includes: 

• Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources 
• Support and advice from Russian language teachers 
• Russian language study tips 

Spanish Level 1 is a Beginners Spanish course for students who have never studied the Spanish language before. 

Our Spanish language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

Course Content

Communication aims 

– Learn how to introduce yourself, ask questions in class and say hello and goodbye 

– Ask for and give personal information 

– Say hello and goodbye 

– Express intentions 

– Explain the motivations for what you do 

– Talk about what you do in different languages 

Linguistic aims

– Gender in nationalities and professions 

– The verbs ser, tener and llamarse 

– Personal pronouns 

– Gender – definite articles (el, la, los, las) and indefinite articles (un, una, unos, unas) 

– The presente de indicativo: regular verbs ending in –ar, -er, –ir 

– Uses of por, para and porque

– Vocabulary:

• Numbers from 1-10
• The alphabet 
• Nationalities 
• Professions 
• Workplaces 
• Languages 
• Activities in language class 
• Leisure activities

Sociocultural aspects

– Talk about your relationship with Spanish and Spanish culture 

Coursebook

Aula Internacional Plus: Libro del alumno + MP3 descargable 1 (A1)* 

Units 0, 1 & 2

* Coursebooks are to be purchased after the first lesson and are required for the course. Books will be available to purchase from reception on the day of your second lesson.

This language course includes

• Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources
• Support and advice from Spanish language teachers
• Spanish language study tips

Turkish Level 1 is a Beginners course for students who have never studied the Turkish language before.

Our Turkish language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

Course Content

Communicative Aims

• Greetings
• Introduce yourself
• Ask and give personal information (nationality, profession, marital status…etc)
• Describe places
• Buying items and asking basic questions (price)
• Ordering food
• The parts of the body

Linguistic Aims

• Spelling
• Using stative verbs – iyiyim (I am fine), yorgunum (I am tired)
• Present tense
• The sentence structure (S+O+V)
• Possessive pronouns – ben, benim (I, my)
• Basic use of WH- questions – Ne? Ne zaman? Nasil? Nerede?
• Common verb-noun collocations – yemek yapmak, kahvaltı yapmak
• Vocabulary:
  • The alphabet
  • Numbers (0-1000)
  • Days of the week
  • Nationalities
  • Countries
  • Possessions
  • Months
  • The seasons
  • Describing adjectives

Socio-cultural Aspects

• Background of the Turkish language
• Important Turkish public holidays
• Pop culture in Turkey
• Common Turkish pet phrases

Coursebooks

Yedi Iklim Türkçe – A1

Istanbul Yabancılar icin Türkçe – A1

(Teachers base classes on these coursebooks however students do not need to purchase them.)

This language course includes:

• Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources
• Support and advice from Turkish language teachers
• Turkish language study tips