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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. Modern Greek 2 upper: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Maria Contos, Florendia Yiannoullou
    Improve your elementary Greek on this lively online course. The emphasis is on listening and speaking, and on extending your reading and writing skills.Suitable if you have completed Modern Greek 2 lower: module 2 or equivalent (a year and a half of study).
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  2. German 2 lower: module 3
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Tatjana Pisarski
    Improve your elementary German. Suitable if you have completed module 2 or equivalent. Based on the tutor's own material and Berliner Platz 2 Neu 1. Teil. European Framework A2.1.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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  3. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  4. Chinese 2 upper: module 3
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ting Poon
    Further improve your Chinese Mandarin in the heart of London on this lively classroom-based course. Suitable if you have studied Mandarin Chinese for about 2 and a half years years.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  5. Spanish 2 upper: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Natalia Fajardo Ilaja
    Further improve your Spanish. The emphasis is on listening, speaking and acquiring greater understanding of Spanish grammar. Suitable if you have completed if have completed "Spanish 2 lower" or equivalent. Based on Aula Internacional 2 Plus (Difusión Publishers).







    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 £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  6. Italian 3 lower: module 3
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 23 Apr 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Veronica De Felice
    Improve your intermediate Italian on this communicative course. The emphasis is on developing your oral skills and acquiring a greater understanding of Italian grammar. Suitable if you have completed module 2 or equivalent. Based on Espresso 3 (Alma Edizioni).
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  7. Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £120.00
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  8. Italian 2 upper: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Maria Fontana
    This is the final module of year 3 Italian (Italian 2 upper), so you will be strengthening your grasp of grammar and increasing your vocabulary. The emphasis is on the development of your oral skills. Suitable if you have completed module 2 or equivalent. Based on Nuovo Espresso 2 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version).
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  9. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  10. Counselling introduction: advanced
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 1 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Adam Foord
    Extend your use of counselling skills and personal development in this highly experiential course. You will need to have completed a 30-hour counselling introduction (with a minimum of 70% attendance) within the last three years. Prior to enrolling, contact the department on 020 4582 0403 for authorisation.







    This course is exempt from our usual refund and transfer policy, therefore if you change your mind and would like a refund you must request this at least 3 weeks before the course is due to start. We charge an admin fee of 20% (minimum £10) per refund processed. We will not give you a refund for this course if we receive your request less than 3 weeks before the course starts or once the course has started.
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £162.00
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  11. French 2 upper: module 2
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Thu 1 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Stephanie Radet
    Improve your lower intermediate French in the heart of London on this lively interactive course. The emphasis will be on developing your speaking and listening skills and on learning more about the French speaking world. The course is suitable if you have recently completed a 'French 2 upper: module 1' course or equivalent.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  12. French 3 upper: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Pierre Porcheron
    Continue to improve your upper intermediate French in the heart of London on this communicative course. The emphasis will be on developing your speaking and listening skills and on acquiring a greater understanding of French grammar and fluency.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  13. French 2 upper: module 3
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Magali Robert-Chung
    Continue to improve your lower intermediate French in the heart of London on this lively interactive course. The course will help you consolidate and further develop your speaking and listening skills. You will also discover more about the French speaking world .The course is suitable if you have recently completed a 'French 2 upper: module 2' course or equivalent.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  14. Italian rapidamente: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Simona Cecchini
    Suitable if you have completed Italian Rapidamente: module 2. This intensive Italian course that is suitable if you already speak a Romance language like Spanish, French, Portuguese or Romanian or if you want to learn at a much faster pace. This is suitable for those who have completed Italian rapidamente: modules 1 and 2, or who have a similar level. Feel free to get in touch if you're unsure of your level.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  15. Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £125.00
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