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The biggest choice of adult education short courses in London and online.

Looking for a course? City Lit has you covered. We have lots of courses, guided walks, expert talks, and events — more than any other college in London.

Whether you’re interested in a one-off talk or taster class, a short course over a few weeks, or a year-long programme. You'll find a course to suit your schedule and goals.

We offer online courses as well as hybrid and blended learning, and in-person courses in London.

 

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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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  4. Saxophone 5
    Last Few Places, Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 3 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sarha Moore
    Maintain and extend your playing skills and musicianship in our advanced course. Repertoire is pop, jazz, and world music, and you will rehearse sax ensemble arrangements.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  5. String ensemble
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Robert Puzey
    Come and play string repertoire in a friendly group, and develop your confidence in ensemble playing. Suitable for those who have been playing violin, viola, cello or double bass for at least two years, playing at Grade 3 standard or above. Please click the 'start interview' button to apply. This is to make sure we have a balanced array of instruments for our ensemble. Break week 27 May 2025.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00
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  6. Latin 4 upper: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 6 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sean Gabb
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    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00
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  7. Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00
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  8. Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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  9. Introduction to beaded jewellery
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 17 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Beverley Sell
    Explore traditional and contemporary beaded jewellery techniques such as stringing and knotting and learn about which beaded jewellery materials and tools to use to create a professional finish.



    You will take inspiration from current fashion accessories seen on the catwalk to create your own beaded jewellery and a striking final piece.
    Full fee £329.00 Senior fee £263.00 Concession £214.00
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  10. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  11. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  12. Improve your speaking voice
    Course start date:  Thu 15 May 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Lloyd Wylde
    Come and improve your vocal skills through voice production and speech exercises. Learn about self presentation, develop spontaneity and gain greater confidence in your communication skills. This is a practical course based in the college.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £104.00
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  13. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  15. Communicate with confidence through voice and body language
    Last Few Places, Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 10 May 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Kate Montague
    Discover how to enhance your vocal and physical impact and presence in many situations and become aware of habits that may hold you back from achieving your full potential. Skills include establishing rapport, assertive posture and gesture, vocal energy, projecting an effective personal style, sensitive listening and communicating with care and conviction. This Saturday course will be delivered in the college.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00
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