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The biggest choice of adult education short courses in London and online.

Looking for a course? City Lit has you covered. We have lots of courses, guided walks, expert talks, and events — more than any other college in London.

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. Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00
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  2. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  3. 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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  4. Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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  5. Korean beginners taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 9 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jaeran Won
    Come and discover Korean in this lively taster.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  6. Chinese beginners taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 9 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Xiaolan Bi
    Come and discover Chinese Mandarin in this lively taster.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  7. Hindi beginners taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Roopam Aggarwal
    Come and discover Hindi in this lively taster.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  8. Japanese beginners: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Chikako Nakagawa
    Learn to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills. Suitable for complete beginners. Choose either an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.



    We offer in-person (LJT1) and online Japanese tasters sessions (LJT2).
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
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  9. Hindi beginners: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 30 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sabrina Osborne
    Learn Hindi in the heart of London on this lively classroom-based course.







    You will learn the basics of this captivating language with an emphasis on practical use and the development of your listening and speaking skills. This course is designed for complete beginners who have little or no prior knowledge of Hindi. The course will introduce students to essential vocabulary and grammar structures, with a focus on practical communication in everyday situations.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
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  10. Korean beginners: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jaeran Won
    Learn Korean on this lively online course and develop your speaking and listening skills in these communicative classes, which emphasise the practical use of the language. Suitable for complete beginners.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
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  11. Hindi through Bollywood singing
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Roopam Aggarwal
    Learn to speak Hindi and develop your listening and speaking skills in this communicative class which emphasizes the practical use of the language via singing. Suitable for complete beginners.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  12. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  13. Hindi beginners: module 2
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Roopam Aggarwal
    Keep learning the basics of this fascinating language with an emphasis on practical use and the development of your listening and speaking skills. This course is designed for those who have completed beginners: module 1 or equivalent. The course will introduce students to essential vocabulary and grammar structures, with a focus on practical communication in everyday situations.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  14. Korean beginners: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 6 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jiyeon Kim
    Continue learning Korean on this lively online course for near beginners, with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.You should have completed Korean beginners: module 2 or equivalent.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £229.00
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