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City Lit is a leading provider of adult education in London and all over the UK. It's the perfect place to learn something new, gain new skills, and build your confidence. From mastering new languages and honing creative skills to advancing your career with professional development courses. Whatever your passion or goal, our diverse curriculum has the perfect course to inspire your next step.

 

 

 

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  1. Italian 5: Italia oggi
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    Course start date:  Wed 21 Jan 2026 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Evi Campetella
    italian 5: Italia oggi e' un corso avanzato per praticare l'Italiano, utilizzando testi e materiale audio-visivo. Affronteremo temi sull' Italia contemporanea attraverso letteratura, programmi televisi, giornalismo, film, pubblicitá ed….esperienze personali.
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00
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  2. Medieval Latin: module 2
    Course start date:  Wed 21 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Mary Ruskin
    Improve your fluency in reading Medieval Latin by translating original literary, religious, historical, and philosophical passages. Knowledge of classical Latin grammar is required.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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  3. Modern Italian Fictions
    Course start date:  Wed 21 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Aamer Hussein

    We explore a careful selection of novels, in a variety of genres, that display the skill and virtuosity of  renowned mid-20th century Italian writers, including Natalia Ginzburg, Italo Calvino,  Giuseppe di Lampedusa and Lalla Romano. These works have withstood the test of time and are recognised as modern classics.   

    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00
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  4. Great Minds Interact. Artists, Dramatists and Philosophers in Ancient Greece
    Course start date:  Wed 21 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Michael Duigan

    This exploration will enhance our understanding (and enjoyment) of the lovely art of ancient Greece. Insights gained are applicable to art appreciation generally. No prior knowledge of Greek philosophy, drama or Greek art is required. Your own thoughts and insights are central.

    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00
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  5. ESOL: Develop your writing: grammar, vocabulary, expression (advanced)
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    Course start date:  Wed 21 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Do you already write well in English but want to take your skills to a level suitable for professional or academic work? Are you looking to develop your expressive range and make your writing more impactful? This course will help you refine your writing by focusing on meaning, precision, and style—going beyond accuracy to explore how language choices shape your message and influence your reader.

    You will learn how grammar can be used creatively to express different shades of meaning, expand your vocabulary to say more with fewer words, and develop strategies to make your writing more persuasive, engaging, and memorable.

    You may join this course during term 2.

    A pre-course assessment is required before enrolment.

    Contact: universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk or call 0204 582 0423





    This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here

    Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £132.00
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  6. Latin 4 lower: module 2
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    Course start date:  Wed 21 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Doukissa Kamini

    Continue to study Latin grammar and improve your skills at reading and translating Latin texts as well as exploring Roman culture and history.

    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  7. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  8. Italian 3 upper: module 2
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    Course start date:  Tue 20 Jan 2026 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Selene Genovesi

    The upper intermediate Italian course will see you continue to improve your grammar and vocabulary skills at a strong intermediate level. You'll be working through Nuovo Espresso 3 with your tutor.

    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  9. Italian 4: module 2
    Course start date:  Mon 19 Jan 2026 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Selene Genovesi

    Questi corsi ti daranno la possibilità di analizzare e discutere articoli giornalistici, testi letterari e programmi televisi. Praticherai continuamente tutte le abilità linguistiche di ascolto, comprensione ed espressione scritta ed orale. È necessario un livello avanzato di Italiano (aver fatto Italian 3 upper o equivalente).

    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  10. Modern Greek 4: module 2
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 21 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Florendia Yiannoullou
    For advanced learners of Modern Greek. Suitable if you have studied Modern Greek for 4-5 years or equivalent.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
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  11. Korean 5: module 2
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 21 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jaeran Won

    Learn Korean either in an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.

    Develop your intermediate Korean on this communicative course. Suitable if you have completed Korean 4/5: module 1 or have studied Korean for about 5 years.

    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
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  12. Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00
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  13. Norwegian 3 lower: module 2
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 21 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Eva Morkeset

    A fun course for learners who have studied for 2-to-3 years recently and wish to continue learning. This course is a continuation of Norwegian 3 lower, Module 1 (offered in Term 1).

    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
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  14. Irish 3 upper: module 2
    Course start date:  Wed 21 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  William Brady

    This course builds on Irish 3 Upper: Module 1 to boost fluency, grammar, and vocabulary, with continued focus on Irish culture.

    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  15. Swedish 3 upper: module 2
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    Course start date:  Wed 21 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Lisa Strid

    Continue to develop your intermediate Swedish on this course, with a focus on improving your speaking and listening skills. Suitable if you have studied Swedish for at least 3 years.

    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
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