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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. Public speaking (online)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 3 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Allis Moss
    Whatever your reasons for speaking publicly, allay your fears in this intensive online course by learning techniques for formal and impromptu speeches, introductions, discussion leading and public questioning, and boost your general confidence at the same time.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  2. Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £125.00
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  3. Chinese 5: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 8 Oct 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Ting Poon
    Learn Chinese Mandarin on this lively online course.







    For advanced learners ( Citylit advanced level) of Mandarin Chinese to improve their speaking, listening and command of the Chinese language at a higher level (equivalent to HSK-4). Suitable if you have studied Chinese part-time for at least 5-6 years/ full-time for more than two years and have been self-learning and using Chinese occasionally in life/work or if you have passed HSK level-3 or equivalent (1500 vocabulary items or more).Students should be able to read Chinese characters.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  4. French 3 upper: conversation
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Stephanie Radet
    Come and practise your intermediate spoken French and develop your language skills in these topical discussion classes. Based on recordings from French television, radio news and newspaper articles.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  5. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  6. Biblical Hebrew advanced: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 2 Oct 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Rachel Montagu

    In this advanced course, you will deepen your knowledge of Hebrew grammar and further develop your ability to translate from the Bible.

    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  7. French 4: conversation
    Course start date:  Thu 1 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Valerie Jézéquel
    Débats et conversations sur des sujets d'actualité avec l'aide de journaux et de la télévision.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  8. Latin 4 lower: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 1 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Doukissa Kamini
    Improve your knowledge of Latin grammar and your ability to read and write Latin, as well as exploring Roman culture and history.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  9. Latin 4 upper: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 1 Oct 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Justin Murray
    Continue to study Latin grammar and improve your skills at reading and translating Latin texts as well as exploring Roman culture and history. Based on Reading Latin, 2nd edition, Cambridge University Press, 2 volumes.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  10. Storytelling for business and pleasure 1
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ariella Eshed
    All cultures respect the world of Story. The ability to tell Stories, in a variety of settings, is a skill that has seen a strong resurgence both in the workplace and in contemporary performance. Gain greater confidence in your communication skills and apply this to your wider experience. This course will be delivered in the college.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00
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  11. Introduction to Herbal Medicine
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 1 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Ellie Holly
    Herbal medicine has lot to offer when it comes to improving mood, reducing anxiety, improving cognitive function and increasing energy levels. Herbal medicine is the use of whole plant extracts to treat illness and to prevent disease. When used correctly, herbal medicines offer a safe and effective way to improve mental health. Many herbs can be used safely alongside orthodox medicines. This course is all about giving you the knowledge you need to feel confident buying and trying herbal medicines to support your own health.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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  12. Grammar in practice: advanced (level 2+)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 1 Oct 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Is your grammar holding you back? Learn how to communicate more effectively by analysing, discussing and experimenting with English grammar. This course will help you realise that grammar is really about meaning: understanding better the meaning of what someone is saying and expressing yourself more meaningfully.



    You need to do a pre-course assessment. Contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / 020 8078 0489 for a face-to-face assessment or click the Start Assessment button on this page. Log on with your email address (not name). The course runs over three terms (though you may start any term, places allowing).



    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 £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £90.00
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  13. Ancient Greek 3: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 2 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jordan Dyck

    Suitable if you have completed Ancient Greek 2 or have an equivalent knowledge. Further your knowledge of grammatical structures and vocabulary so that you can read more complex Ancient Greek prose.

    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  14. French DALF C2
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 2 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Pierre Porcheron
    Ce cours de niveau très avancé vous prépare pour les examens en juin 2026 du 'Diplôme approfondi en langue française' (DALF), niveau C2. Vous pouvez arranger un interview. Pour cela, contacter languages : languages@citylit.ac.uk.

    Possibilité de paiement en plusieurs versements. Les frais d'examen ne sont pas inclus dans le prix.


    Voici les dates des trimestres:

    Term 1: 02/10/2025 - 11/12/2025
    Term 2: 15/01/2026 - 02/04/2026
    Term 3: 23/04/2026 - 18/06/2026.
    Full fee £949.00 Senior fee £949.00 Concession £617.00
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  15. Reflecting the Nation: 21st Century British Drama & Society
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 6 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    This course explores how dramatists use their position as commentators to reflect the societal and political issues affecting the nation. Drawing on texts by Laura Wade, Jez Butterworth, Roy Williams and others, we’ll discuss how issues such as class, national identity, queer and black lives, and activism have been interrogated by Britain’s finest contemporary playwrights.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00
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