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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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  1. Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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  4. Taste of Japan
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 15 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Chikako Nakagawa
    From street food to monks' food, come and explore the richness of regional Japanese cuisine across the seasons in this exciting workshop.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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  5. Japanese proficiency test preparation N5
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 16 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Chikako Nakagawa
    Ideal if you are hoping to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5. Also great for revising at the end of the academic year. Suitable if you have studied Japanese for at least three years.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00
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  6. Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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  7. Japanese calligraphy: Shodo / peace and harmony
    Course start date:  Thu 31 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Chikako Nakagawa
    Come and experience the calming effect of writing Japanese with a brush on a large scale. Shodo is an aesthetic and artistic calligraphy skill used to write the Japanese language. You need to have basic knowledge of the Japanese writing system.
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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  8. Japanese 3 lower: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Kiyomi Unten
    Improve your level of Japanese on this communicative course where you will have the opportunity to develop your oral and listening skills as well as consolidate your reading and writing skills. Suitable if you have completed Japanese 2 upper or have studied for at least 3 years recently.



    Choose either an in-person class in central London or live online sessions.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
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  9. Japanese 4/5: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 24 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Junko Fuse
    Start learning advanced Japanese. You will be able to understand, speak and listen to more complex expressions in Japanese in various everyday situations.







    Suitable if you have studied Japanese for 5/6 years or have an equivalent level (JLPT N4 level or above). Consolidate your knowledge and understanding of the structures of the Japanese language and work on more



    complex grammatical structures and functions. Suitable if you have studied Japanese for about 5 years or have an equivalent level.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
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  10. Japanese through Origami
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 29 Nov 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rie Tsuruta-Barratt
    Come and learn origami, the Japanese art of folding paper into a sculpture without using glue or scissors.



    Origami allows you to create your own piece of art anytime, anywhere even in a busy schedule. Ideal if you want to create personalised cards for Christmas.



    This is a relaxing Saturday morning course, so time to be hands on! The instructions will be given in Japanese and English.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £19.00
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  11. Japanese 4: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Hisaka Bunting
    Improve your level of upper intermediate Japanese. You will be able to understand, speak and listen to more complex expressions in Japanese in various everyday situations. Consolidate your knowledge and understanding of the structures of the Japanese language and work on more



    complex grammatical structures and functions.







    Suitable if you have studied Japanese for at least 5/6 years or have an equivalent level.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  12. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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