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The biggest choice of adult education short courses in London and online.

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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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. How to spark your creative writing
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 21 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sophie McKenzie
    Discover the joy of creative writing! Leave stress and worry at the door and find new ways to express your creativity on this fun, dynamic and supportive short course.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  5. Using hashtags effectively
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 24 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Amber Raney-Kincade
    Hashtags are used on social media across many platforms, including Instagram, TikTok and Threads. This class is devoted to understanding hashtags and how to use them properly and effectively on social platforms. What is a hashtag, how do you create and track one, and how do you pick the right hashtag for your social media content.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00
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  6. NADA Protocol ear acupuncture
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 28 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Farrah Idris
    Do you want to become a certified NADA ear practitioner?



    The NADA Protocol is a five-point ear acupuncture treatment that effectively reduces stress and anxiety, chronic pain, symptoms of addiction, supports smoking cessation, weight management and boost overall wellbeing.
    Full fee £509.00 Senior fee £509.00 Concession £509.00
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  7. Essenian Healing: workshop
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 28 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Antonello Brunetti
    Discover this ancient form of Spiritual-Energy Healing. Learn Auric Reading techniques using the Anatomy of physical and subtle bodies. Identify the emotional reasons behind illnesses, promoting a deeper understanding of the root causes. Perform Energy Healing therapies using Vibrational Sound, Acupressure and Essential Oils.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00
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  8. How to write a thriller
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 28 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sophie McKenzie
    Learn the art of writing a thriller novel, from concept and character to the twists and turns of story pacing.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  12. Welsh beginners: grammar revision session
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 5 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Macsen Brown
    Revise beginner-level Welsh grammar on this supportive and informative online workshop.
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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  14. Italian beginners: module 3
    Course start date:  Tue 8 Jul 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Anna Giuffria
    Suitable if you have completed 'Italian beginners: module 2' or equivalent. This revision course for beginners aims to recap the key grammar and vocabulary of first-year Italian so that you feel confident about joining a second-year course in the new academic year (Italian 2 lower: module 1). It will also mean there is less of a gap between your courses, so you'll have a better chance of maintaining your level.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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