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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. Spanish 2 upper: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Adriana Itriago Gavidia
    Further improve your Spanish with the emphasis on listening, speaking, and acquiring a greater understanding of grammar. You should have completed 'Spanish 2 upper: module 2' or equivalent. Based on 'Aula Internacional A2 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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  2. Starting your novel
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Paula Lichtarowicz
    Got a great idea for a novel? Jump start your project in this supportive course that covers craft basics such as character and plot. Ideal for writers of fiction with some experience who have an idea for a novel.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £120.00
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  3. Spanish 2 lower: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Cristina Casado
    Continue improving your elementary Spanish on this communicative course, taught in Spanish with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 2 lower: module 2' or equivalent.







    Please note that because we are piloting a new course coursebook, the course content, course obejctives and course book will be different depending on which course you choose.







    Please refer to the Course Outline below the course options for all the details.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  4. Italian 2 lower: module 1
    Course start date:  Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Silvana Vistola
    Continue consolidating your Italian and find yourself speaking with increasing confidence on this communicative course for students who have studied Italian for year and are now starting their second year. The emphasis is on developing your oral skills. Suitable if you have completed 'Italian beginners' or have an equivalent level (about a year of part-time study). Based on Nuovo Espresso 2 (Alma Edizioni, Italian version).
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  5. Return to French (lower intermediate)
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    Course start date:  Tue 28 Oct 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Silvana Avram
    Revise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar. Suitable if you have completed completed 2-3 years of study in the past.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00
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  6. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £65.00
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  7. Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00
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  8. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  9. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  10. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  11. Heaven and hell in world religions
    Course start date:  Tue 27 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Vanessa King
    Compare and contrast the afterlife beliefs of the five major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity and Judaism. Explore how these ideas developed and influenced each other.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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  12. Designing textiles online
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 27 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    This intermediate course will improve your Adobe Photoshop pattern tiling skills while learning new basic vector drawing skills in Adobe illustrator. We will improve on creating narratives for print design using multiple motifs and storytelling. Not suitable for beginners. You will need your own access the Adobe Creative Suite on your Mac or PC before class.
    Full fee £329.00 Senior fee £263.00 Concession £214.00
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  13. Gateway to maths GCSE
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 4 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Unlock your potential with our comprehensive "Gateway to GCSE Maths" course, designed to prepare you for the Maths GCSE exam in May 2026. This course offers:







    • In-Depth Lessons: Covering key topics and concepts needed for the exam.



    • Interactive Practice: Engage with a variety of exercises and past paper questions to build confidence and ability.



    • Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced tutors who provide clear explanations and personalized support.



    • Flipped Learning: Access materials online at your own pace on Google classroom and join your tutor for live sessions on a weekly basis.







    Join us and take the first step towards achieving your Maths GCSE goals with confidence and ease!



    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 £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £105.00
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  14. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  15. Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £71.00
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