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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. Acting for radio and podcast dramas: improvers
    Course start date:  Wed 11 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  David Gooderson
    Explore microphone techniques and demands across different areas of acting work in radio and podcast dramas. For those who have completed a beginners’ course or have previous relevant industry experience. This course will be delivered in the media studio.
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £174.00
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  10. Full fee £379.00 Senior fee £379.00 Concession £265.00
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  11. Piano: repertoire workshop
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 14 Jan 2026 (and 8 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Shelagh Sutherland

    If you have a minimum playing standard of grade 8, come and explore the wealth of piano repertoire, concentrating on style and period. Broaden your interpretive skills and gain experience in performance practice.

    Please note that entry to this course is subject to audition with the Head of Piano. If you would like to apply, please click the pink button; someone from the music department will be in touch to arrange an audition.

    Break week 18th February 2026.
    Full fee £379.00 Senior fee £379.00 Concession £265.00
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  12. Level 3 certificate in BSL
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    Course start date:  Wed 25 Sep 2024 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Pat Parke
    Ideal if you have passed level 2 in BSL and are ready to develop the knowledge and skills you need to achieve the level 3 qualification, accredited by Signature.
    Full fee £1,579.00 Senior fee £1,579.00 Concession £1,579.00
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  13. 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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  15. Welsh singing Christmas carols
    Course start date:  Wed 3 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Clare Whitehead
    Love singing at Christmas? Join this workshop to learn and sing Welsh Christmas carols.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £19.00
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