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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. Philosophy and the self
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 13 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ariel Kernberg

    Who am I? Is there such a thing as “my true self”? These and related questions will be looked at from various philosophical perspectives.
    NB There will be no class on 27/05/25.

    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00
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  2. Ruling Russia: Tsars, Revolutions, Civil War , and the Triumph of Lenin (1860-1924)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 13 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Zoe Quinn
    This course explores the transformative period of Russian history from 1860 to 1924, encompassing the autocratic rule of the Tsars, the revolutionary upheavals of 1905 and 1917, the chaos of the civil war, and the consolidation of the Bolshevik regime. Students will examine key events, figures, and ideologies that shaped modern Russia, delving into the complexities of political, social, and economic changes during this era.



    Please note: this course includes much of the material covered in previous Russian Revolution courses at the City Lit. Moreover this course is taught at an introductory level. Tutor: Zoe Quinn.
    Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £110.00
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  3. London in Writing
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 13 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Kate Wilkinson
    Come and explore London in writing! On this course we’ll study fiction and non-fiction texts about London. Contemporary perspectives on the city include two recent novels: Happiness by Aminatta Forna and Light Perpetual by Frances Spufford.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00
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  4. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  5. Return to French (lower intermediate)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 15 May 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Silvana Avram
    Revise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar. Suitable if you have completed completed 2-3 years of study in the past.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00
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  6. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £65.00
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  7. Biblical Hebrew advanced
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 1 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    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 £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00
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  8. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  9. Heaven and hell in world religions
    Course start date:  Tue 27 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Vanessa King
    Compare and contrast the afterlife beliefs of the five major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity and Judaism. Explore how these ideas developed and influenced each other.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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  10. Literary translation in practice (Italian into English)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 27 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Antonio Gambacorta
    Do you enjoy reading in Italian and writing in English? Are you interested in the similarities and differences between English-speaking and Italian-speaking cultures? Do you have a particular interest and/or background in literature, especially literature in other languages? Would you like to see if you have a special knack for translation, perhaps with a view to doing it professionally? Come and join this interactive translation course to hone your translation skills.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  11. Designing textiles online
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 27 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    This intermediate course will improve your Adobe Photoshop pattern tiling skills while learning new basic vector drawing skills in Adobe illustrator. We will improve on creating narratives for print design using multiple motifs and storytelling. Not suitable for beginners. You will need your own access the Adobe Creative Suite on your Mac or PC before class.
    Full fee £329.00 Senior fee £263.00 Concession £214.00
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  12. Gateway to maths GCSE
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 4 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Unlock your potential with our comprehensive "Gateway to GCSE Maths" course, designed to prepare you for the Maths GCSE exam in May 2026. This course offers:







    • In-Depth Lessons: Covering key topics and concepts needed for the exam.



    • Interactive Practice: Engage with a variety of exercises and past paper questions to build confidence and ability.



    • Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced tutors who provide clear explanations and personalized support.



    • Flipped Learning: Access materials online at your own pace on Google classroom and join your tutor for live sessions on a weekly basis.







    Join us and take the first step towards achieving your Maths GCSE goals with confidence and ease!



    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 £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £105.00
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  13. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  14. Italian 3 Conversation
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 2 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Silvana Vistola
    This skills-based course is for intermediate learners of Italian and is intended to improve your Italian speaking skills in everyday situations. We will be looking at both formal and informal scenarios, and the aim is to help you to feel more comfortable speaking Italian in order to improve your fluency.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
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  15. Return to Spanish (upper intermediate)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 2 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Cristina Casado

    If you have learned Spanish in the past, but it has been a while, then come and join this lively course to refresh your upper intermediate Spanish. You will review, revise and practice in a course that is tailored to your needs. After attending this course, you will be able join a level 3 lower or 3 upper course in September.

    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
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