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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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  2. Return to French (lower intermediate)
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 2 Jul 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Valerie Jézéquel
    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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  4. Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £109.00
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  5. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00
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  6. 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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  7. Communicating effectively at work
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 5 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jonny Black
    How skilfully do you manage the impression you make on people both in person and in online meetings and interviews? Develop your personal effectiveness by looking at voice and body language, assertiveness, sensitive listening, interviewing techniques and communication skills for business meetings. This course will be taught online.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £149.00
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  8. Mixing and music production workshop
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 23 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Max La Villa
    An intensive workshop on the stages involved in achieving a professional sounding mix. Ideal for those with some mixing experience who would like to identify existing weaknesses, improve their skills and learn new techniques.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  9. Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £80.00
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  10. The art of negotiating
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 2 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Gavin Illsley
    Negotiation is a communication skill essential in solving problems and reaching your goals. Learn to prepare well and to feel confident using logical and emotional tools to achieve great outcomes. This course will be delivered online.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £90.00
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  11. Exploring British cinema
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 17 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jon Wisbey
    Defining itself around themes such as realism, class and national identity, and differentiating itself from Hollywood and other national cinemas, British cinema has found critical and popular acclaim both domestically and internationally. This course explores key themes and developments in British cinema, past and present, through a range of films, filmmakers and critical concepts and responses.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00
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  12. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  13. Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00
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  14. French 3 upper: conversation
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 5 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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