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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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  2. Spanish beginners: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 8 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Analía Tolone
    Continue learning to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for near beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.







    Based on units 7 and 9 of Nos Vemos Hoy 1 Compacto (Publisher: Difusión). Please see the relevant section below for the ISBN.







    Please do not buy the book until after the first session, as if you transfer to another level you might use a different book.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  3. Italian beginners: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 8 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Mariangela Pilloni
    Continue learning to speak Italian on this communicative course, with the emphasis on the practical use of Italian and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Suitable if you have completed beginners: module 2 or equivalent. Based on Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version). Suggested progression route: Italian 2 lower: module 1.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  4. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  5. Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £120.00
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  6. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  9. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  10. Spanish beginners: module 2
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 11 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Gracia Chinchilla
    Continue learning to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for near beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.







    Based on Units 5-6 Nos vemos Hoy 1; publisher: Campus Difusión, (please see the coursebook section below for the ISBN).







    Please do not buy the book until after the first session, as if you transfer to another level you might use a different book.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  12. Irish beginners: module 2
    Course start date:  Wed 30 Apr 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  William Brady
    Learn to speak Irish on this supportive online course. Develop your speaking and listening skills in these communicative classes. Suitable for near beginners.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  13. Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00
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  14. Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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  15. Music theory: grades 1 and 2
    Course start date:  Thu 1 May 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Edward Breen
    Learn the basic principles of musical language and notation: rhythmic values, time signatures, pitch on treble and bass clefs, simple major scales, intervals and key signatures, and the most common musical terms and signs. break week: 29 May 2025.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £160.00
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