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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.

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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  1. Chinese beginners: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Fei Wang
    Continue learning Mandarin Chinese on this lively live online course. You should have completed Chinese beginners: module 2 or equivalent (about 30hrs hours of learning).
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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  2. Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00
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  3. 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. Russian beginners: reading group
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 2 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Marina De Yong
    The course aims to develop students` basic reading skills in Russian.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00
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  6. Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
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  7. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  8. Learn to read music
    Course start date:  Mon 7 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Cerys Hogg
    Begin to read music, for instrumental playing and singing. Learn how to understand the notation of pitch, metre and rhythm. For absolute beginners, enjoy these practical sessions online.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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  9. Mindfulness and Meditation: De-Stress and Rejuvenate
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 14 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sally Page
    Learn how to de-stress, rejuvenate and cultivate calm using a variety of Mindfulness and Meditation techniques. From understanding why we get stressed, to applying this understanding in everyday real life situations. Releasing stress to cultivate an experience of calm, a positive state of mind, and significantly reduce stress levels and tension held in the body.
    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00
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  10. Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  11. The Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi: His message and relevance to the modern world
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 17 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Ketan Varia
    Mahama Gandhi’s messages are profound and based both on his lived experience and intellectual power. His views on truth seeking and non-violent action have inspired many, particularly in the civil rights movements. Join this one-day course to find out more about his philosophy and consider its continued relevance in the 21st century.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00
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  12. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  13. Embodied Voice course for people who stammer
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 1 Jun 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Vivien Grant-Jones
    Become knowledgeable about your own voice as an instrument and gain insights into how you currently use and relate to it. Identify what you like about your voice in a safe place to play with possibilities. Get to know your voice through engaging in creative, experiential voice work.







    Designed specifically for people who stammer/stutter, this course places no interest or importance on fluency. Instead, it will introduce concepts and practical opportunities to cultivate skills to experience speaking in flow.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £20.00
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