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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. Create presentations and brochures using Canva
    Course start date:  Fri 20 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Yolanda De Los Bueis Unanua

    Learn the essentials of creating visually engaging presentations and brochures using Canva. Whether you’re a small business, a marketing officer, or simply interested in promoting a project, this course will equip you with the skills to design impactful graphics for show and distribution. Learn to navigate Canva’s user-friendly interface and create professional-quality content that stands out.

    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00
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  2. Spanish beginners: module 1A
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 23 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Analía Tolone
    Learn to speak Spanish on this short course for complete beginners. You will be able to continue by joining Spanish beginners: module 1B if you want more than just an introduction.

    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 £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
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  3. 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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  4. Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00
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  5. Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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  6. Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
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  7. Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00
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  8. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00
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  9. Learn English - learn about London (entry 2-entry 3)
    Course start date:  Tue 8 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Do you want to improve your English and learn about London at the same time? This course will help you feel more confident about living in London and using your English. You will visit interesting places and learn about the history of the city and the people who live there. You will also learn about important events in the city in the past and now. You will improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will learn a lot of new words to describe people and places and how to express yourself fluently and correctly.



    You need to do a pre-course assessment. Contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / 020 8078 0489 for a face-to-face assessment or click the Start Assessment button on this page. Log on with your email address (not name).
    Full fee £59.00 Concession £30.00
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  10. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
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  11. Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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  12. Spanish beginners module 1+2: revision
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 15 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Analía Tolone
    Revise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar and the topics studied in Spanish beginners: modules 1 & 2. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish beginners: module 2' or have an equivalent knowledge of the language (2 terms of study).
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00
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  13. Taste of Japan
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 15 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Chikako Nakagawa
    From street food to monks' food, come and explore the richness of regional Japanese cuisine across the seasons in this exciting workshop.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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  14. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £55.00
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  15. Singing for absolute beginners
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 22 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Katherine Strohmaier
    Start your journey as a singer this summer with this short, enjoyable course. Take your first important steps towards a healthy vocal technique and confidence in your singing.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £48.00
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