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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. Preparation for A-level Italian part 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 8 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Roberto Minardi
    This course follows the A Level syllabus and is suitable for those who would like to progress in Italian in a structured way. The course does not lead to the exam but you will be able to join the A Level exam course next year. Ideally you should have taken GCSE Italian (A*-B 9 - 6) or equivalent upper intermediate knowledge. This is the last part of the course.
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00
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  2. Carving in wood or stone
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 8 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Belinda Edwards
    Get inspired by trying carving techniques in stone or wood and create your own small carving in wood and stone. Suitable for anyone from beginners to experienced carvers. This course will explore the characteristics of wood and stone, lead you through the steps of design and carving, encourage you to explore and develop your ideas, and try more experimental techniques.
    Full fee £529.00 Senior fee £423.00 Concession £344.00
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  3. Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00
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  4. Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00
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  5. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  6. Friday lates: The body as image and material in 20th century art
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 9 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Irina Chkhaidze
    Explore the representation of body and body-related practices by prominent modern and contemporary artists of the twentieth century.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00
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  7. Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00
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  8. Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00
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  9. Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £195.00
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  10. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  11. Italian 3 upper: module 3
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Paola North
    Questi corsi ti daranno la possibilitá di migliorare le tue capacitá di comprensione ed espressione scritta ed orale e sono basati sull' uso di materiale audiovisivo, lettura, discussione e pratica grammaticale. É necessario aver completato il 'module 2' o equivalente. Il corso si basa sul libro Nuovo Espresso 3 (Alma Edizioni).
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  12. Italian 5: Italia oggi
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 12 May 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Paola Roncagliolo
    italian 5: Italia oggi e' un corso avanzato per praticare l'Italiano, utilizzando testi e materiale audio-visivo. Affronteremo temi sull' Italia contemporanea attraverso letteratura, programmi televisi, giornalismo, film, pubblicitá ed….esperienze personali.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  13. Philosophy and the meaning of life
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 12 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Karl White

    Some philosophers have insisted that philosophy should explain the meaning of our existence. What does it mean for us to be? And how then should we live? This course examines some seriously philosophical answers.
     

    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00
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  14. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  15. Gateway to English Language GCSE
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 12 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Are you excited by the English language? Do you need to test your abilities before attempting the qualification course? Do you want to give yourself more than a year to achieve the qualification? Then this Preparing for English Language GCSE is the course for you. It will get your ready you for the accreditation and familiarise you with its content, level and expectation.



    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).



    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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