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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. German for opera lovers (intermediate and advanced)
    Schiller statue in front of the Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin, Germany
    Course start date:  Wed 2 Jul 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Katja Parmar
    This is an intermediate to advanced German language course for lovers of German operas. Choose either an in-person course in the heart of London or live online sessions.
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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  2. The philosophy of race
    Paper cutouts of various colours with question marks on them
    Course start date:  Wed 29 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ovett Nwosimiri
    This course explores the philosophical foundations of race, engaging with historical and contemporary debates on racial identity, racism, and justice. Students will critically examine race as a social construct and its ethical, political, and epistemological implications.
    Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00
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  3. English Entry 2 for deaf people - part 3
    Group member discusses her review of the book
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    This course will help you to get confident in reading, writing and communication. You will learn to read pieces of texts, write sentences, spell correctly and use punctuation. This course has no exams.



    This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in English. For more information Click here

    Full fee £0.00
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