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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 £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00
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  3. Spanish beginners: module 1
    Course start date:  Mon 14 Jul 2025 (and 19 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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  4. Classical ballet: beginners
    Course start date:  Mon 15 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Giovanna Lamboglia
    Designed for the complete beginner or for those wanting to go back to basics. Develop knowledge and skill in this enjoyable Ballet class which provides a fun and satisfying way to improve alignment, muscle tone, flexibility and coordination. The classes will also help to improve any other dance styles you might be practicing.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £153.00
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  5. Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £174.00
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  6. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00
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  7. 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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  8. Dance 60+ performance
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Francis Angol
    Our aim is to inspire older men and women within the community to get creative through dance and movement, and to inspire others through performance. An ideal opportunity to flex both mind and body in this uplifting creative experience where you will get the chance to explore and discover your creative potential through dance and performance.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £167.00
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  9. Folk and pop guitar 1A
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 20 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Tony Rowden
    Learn about tuning your instrument, strumming and picking, simple chords for pop songs, scales and chord symbols on this starter course. Use any acoustic guitar for this introductory course in playing pop, rock, blues and folk styles.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00
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