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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.

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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. Everyday English in London (ESOL Entry 1)
    Course start date:  Thu 9 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Start your English journey with confidence! This practical Entry 1 ESOL course is designed for beginners who want to build their English skills for everyday life in London. You’ll learn useful vocabulary and phrases to help you talk about your daily routine, get around the city, visit the doctor, and go shopping.

    Through fun and interactive lessons, you’ll practise all four key language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Whether you're asking for directions, filling out a form, or chatting with new friends, this course will help you feel more comfortable using English in real-life situations.

    You can join the course during terms 1,2 and 3.

    You need to do a short test before joining.

    Contact: universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk or call 0204 582 0423





    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 £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £132.00
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  2. DSLR for video: shoot and edit
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 12 Nov 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Lyndon Ives
    Think quality video production needs a whole film crew? Think again! Discover how you can easily shoot and edit professional-level video on your own digital SLR camera; get expert guidance on the whole process and find out why DSLRs have become the camera of choice for many broadcast professionals.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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  3. Social Media Building Better Posts
    Course start date:  Thu 12 Mar 2026 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Amber Raney-Kincade

    This course will discuss how to improve posts on social media. Each platform is unique, but you can learn to improve your content and present your business by creating better posts. You can no longer get away with a simple text message or a stolen image from Google. You must learn how to improve your posts in order to get the most from your social media.

    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  4. The Cold War: Talk & Walk
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Wed 12 Nov 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Geoffrey Levett

    Join us on a romp through post-War London tracing the way in which the Cold War played out on the streets, on the page and on the screen. This 1-day workshop will be structured as a morning talk and an afternoon walk after the lunch break. Tutor: professional guide Dr. Geoffrey Levett.   

    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00
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  5. Contested histories: monuments, memory and power
    Course start date:  Thu 13 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Vincent Marquis

    Why do we build monuments, and what do they leave out? This course explores how memorials shape—and are shaped by—politics, memory, and power.

    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  6. Full fee £339.00 Senior fee £271.00 Concession £220.00
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  9. Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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  10. Film studies taster
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    Course start date:  Sat 15 Nov 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Paul Sutton
    Learn how to evaluate and discuss films while enjoying a working example of a City Lit Film Studies class. In this class we will view and explore clips from a number of films, including popular remakes, enabling us to consider and compare themes and techniques from differing filmmaking countries. There will be a chance to review – in brief – film courses at City Lit (January - March 2026).
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00
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  11. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
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