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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. Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £120.00
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  2. Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £125.00
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  3. Lipreading and managing hearing loss: beginners module 2
    Course start date:  Thu 1 May 2025 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    This class is suitable for if you have completed module 1 or an introduction to lipreading class at City Lit. You will develop your lipreading and fingerspelling skills and build your confidence.







    This course will be taught in spoken English and not in sign language.







    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.







    This is a live online course. You will need:



    - Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.



    - A computer with microphone and camera. (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook). The classes work best using a desktop device. Please avoid accessing the class using a tablet or phone as the screen size will limit your ability to lipread or join in with the class.



    We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £115.00
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  4. Modern Greek beginners taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 18 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Maria Contos
    Come and discover Modern Greek in this lively taster.



    Choose an in-person session in Covent Garden or a live online taster.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  5. German 2 lower: module 1
    Course start date:  Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Tim Matschak
    Choose either an in-person course in the heart of London or live online sessions. Ideal if you have studied German for about one year (1.5 hours per week). Based on chapters 9-10 of Willkommen (IF) (Hodder Arnold).
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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  6. Modern Greek beginners: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Anita Szabo
    Learning Modern Greek opens the door to a rich and vibrant culture, from its incredible history and mythology to its delicious cuisine and warm hospitality. Whether you're planning a trip to Greece, connecting with Greek heritage, or simply looking for a new challenge, our lively courses will help you communicate with confidence and appreciate this fascinating language. Choose either an in-person course in central London or live online sessions.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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  7. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  8. Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £118.00
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  9. Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00
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  10. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00
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  11. Exploring classical music 2
    Course start date:  Thu 25 Sep 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Neil Luck
    Do you want to know more about classical music history? Explore selected topics and key works in Baroque, Classical and early Romantic music on this highly informative 10-week course. Ideal for people with no specialist knowledge. Break week: 30 Oct 2025.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £153.00
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  12. Exploring classical music 4
    Course start date:  Thu 23 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Neil Luck
    This course explores key ideas in art music during the twentieth century. Each week’s topic is introduced through study of a seminal musical work. **Break week: 28th May 2026.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £153.00
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  13. Japanese 2 lower: module 3
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Junko Fuse
    Further develop your listening and speaking skills in Japanese. Suitable if you have completed 2 lower: module 2 or studied for nearly 2 years recently.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  14. Ancient Greek 1: module 2
    Course start date:  Thu 1 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Suitable if you have completed Ancient Greek 1: module 1 or have an equivalent knowledge. Continue to learn the basic grammatical structures and vocabulary so that you can read straightforward Ancient Greek prose. Suitable also if you have some basic or rusty knowledge of the language.

    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00
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  15. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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