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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. Spanish beginners: module 1A
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 3 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Amaia Ibargüen
    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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  2. Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
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  3. Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00
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  4. Understanding human rights in the headlines – crash course in human rights to read the news with confidence
    Course start date:  Mon 7 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Joshua Hepple

    This course will give you an introduction to the relevant sections of human rights law which will help you think critically and intelligently on what the you see in the news about human rights.

    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
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  5. Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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  6. Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £118.00
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  7. Chinese beginners: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 15 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Zhonghan Lin
    Continue Chinese Mandarin in the heart of London on this lively classroom-based course. You should have completed Chinese beginners: module 2 or equivalent (about 30hrs hours of learning).
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00
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  8. Summer choir
    Course start date:  Mon 21 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Richard Hartley-Wilson
    Singing with others is great fun, and has been proven to be good for your health. Join us for this short course and get started over the summer to see how it can benefit you. Suitable for all levels, no audition required.
    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00
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  9. Try it out calligraphy: modern copperplate
    Course start date:  Mon 8 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Veiko Kespersaks
    This short workshop will guide you through the basics of Modern Copperplate Calligraphy, as influenced by historical copperplate handwriting. Once the artform of expert craftsman, calligraphy is now a popular artistic outlet, flexible enough to reflect the personality, style, and creativity of every individual – everyone can learn it and have a lot of fun while doing so! Suitable for left-handers and right-handers.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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  10. Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  11. Big Band: from 1920s Chicago to London 2000s
    Course start date:  Mon 3 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Albi Gravener
    We will explore the history and evolution of the big band and large ensemble in jazz throughout the 20th century.
    Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £62.00
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  12. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
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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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