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Looking for a course? City Lit has you covered. We have lots of courses, guided walks, expert talks, and events — more than any other college in London.

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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  1. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  2. Digital photography printing with Adobe Photoshop
    Course start date:  Tue 8 Jul 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Photography Studio

    Tutors:  Dominic Harris
    Want to give your portfolio or exhibition prints the professional edge? This hands-on course will guide you in printing top-quality inkjet (or giclee) prints as used by fine art photographers. Get to grips with Adobe Photoshop and our top-of-the-range Epson photo printers, and experiment with different paper types and inks.
    Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £169.00
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  3. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  4. Spanish beginners: module 1
    Course start date:  Mon 14 Jul 2025 (and 12 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Blended (learn both online and in-person)

    Tutors:  María Isalt

    Learn to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.

    Based on Units 1-3 of Nos Vemos Hoy 1 Compacto; publisher: Campus Difusión (please see the relevant section for the ISBN)
    Please do not buy the book until after the first class as if you transfer to another level, you may use a different book.

    For details about blended courses dates and their mode of delivery, please click here or go to the How will I be taught? section below. 

    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  5. Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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  6. Sing with confidence
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Katherine Strohmaier
    If you are nervous of singing in public, scared to open your mouth or just want to know how your voice works, this course is for you. Classes are fun and cover a wide range of musical styles, so there is something for everyone.
    Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £195.00
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  7. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00
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  8. Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00
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  9. Chess for pre-intermediates: develop your game
    Course start date:  Fri 19 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  David Rowson
    This course is for people who are familiar with the basics of chess and are beginning to develop their understanding of the game, but who need help and practice navigating its rich complexity. It is suitable for those who already have the skills listed in section 4 below, but who may not have done a chess course before. It is also an ideal follow-on course for those who have completed City Lit’s Chess for Improvers courses, but who feel they need more practice before moving on to our intermediate level courses.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00
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  10. Chi Kung five elements: moving from the centre: all levels
    Course start date:  Wed 24 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Heike Clarke
    Would you like to add some stillness to your existing chi kung practice?



    In this weekly course we will follow the support cycle of the five elements earth, metal, water, wood and fire. With a focus on earth and metal. We will slow down and connect to stillness, become more grounded, centred and relaxed, get a better energy flow and become more aware of ourselves, others and our surroundings. We will also do some standing and sitting meditation.
    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £146.00
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  11. Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00
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  12. Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00
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  13. Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00
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  14. Musicianship for singers 1
    Course start date:  Fri 10 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ruth Beckmann
    Improve your understanding of theory and musicianship in relation to the singing. This course is for any singer who would like more understanding of the music they sing. Break week 31st October 2025.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £111.00
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  15. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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