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

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Fei Wang
    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 £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  2. Ancient Greek drama: a taster
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Maria Contos
    Have a taste of exploring the ancient Athenian stage, and how they still speak to us about the challenges we face today.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
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  3. Contemporary dance: beginners
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 20 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Orley Quick
    This course aims to give you a basic understanding of Contemporary dance that is influenced by other styles. The course provides an understanding of the basic principles, techniques and style.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £90.00
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  4. Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £118.00
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  5. Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00
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  6. Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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  7. Welsh beginners: short introduction
    Course start date:  Fri 2 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Macsen Brown
    Learn to speak basic Welsh on these communicative classes, which emphasise the practical use of the language as well as giving you insights into Welsh culture.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
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  8. Welsh beginners: speaking and reading part 2
    Course start date:  Fri 2 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Wyn Griffiths
    Continue learning to speak and read basic Welsh on this fun and supportive in-person class in central London.



    Please note: this course is 6 sessions over 7 weeks.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00
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  9. Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £118.00
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  10. Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £146.00
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  11. Japanese beginners: short introduction
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 6 May 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Noriko Inagaki
    Get a short introduction to the Japanese language and discover aspects of Japanese language culture in these online communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
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  12. Getting started on social media: becoming confident on Instagram and TikTok (complete beginners)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 7 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Have you heard of Instagram but never used it? Have you tried it but are still unsure about its features? Is TikTok something you access but never really use? Then this is the course for you. It will start you on your journey towards digital communication in a supportive environment and help you learn the different ways you can connect to friends, family and the wider world and join the one billion users worldwide. And you will learn to do so safely and securely.



    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 £99.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £50.00
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  13. Spectacles of the Ancient world
    Course start date:  Thu 8 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Michael Bloomfield
    This course explores some of the most elaborate and powerful displays of the Graeco-Roman world. Designed to entertain, inform, and elicit support, often at times of great political or religious significance, they were unforgettable, and have long exercised an influence on our own understanding of the nature of power.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
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  14. Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
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  15. Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £118.00
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