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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 £299.00 Senior fee £299.00 Concession £209.00
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  2. String ensemble
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Robert Puzey
    Come and play string repertoire in a friendly group, and develop your confidence in ensemble playing. Suitable for those who have been playing violin, viola, cello or double bass for at least two years, playing at Grade 3 standard or above. Please click the 'start interview' button to apply. This is to make sure we have a balanced array of instruments for our ensemble. Break week 27 May 2025.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00
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  3. Tap dance: improvers
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Jacqueline Pert
    Practice and improve your basic Tap skills and increase your vocabulary of steps and sequences. Gain a greater understanding of rhythm, tempo and syncopation. Suitable for students of all ages with good general fitness. Tap shoes are essential.
    Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £132.00
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  4. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00
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  5. Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £125.00
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  6. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  7. Full fee £439.00 Senior fee £351.00 Concession £285.00
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  8. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £90.00
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  9. Dance 60+
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Francis Angol
    Join our weekly dance and movement classes to improve mobility, posture, balance and coordination. Our aim is to inspire older men and women to get creative with dance and movement.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00
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  10. 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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  11. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  12. Spanish 2 lower: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  María Isalt
    Improve your elementary Spanish on this communicative course, taught in Spanish with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish beginners: module 3' or equivalent.







    Based on Units 10-11 of Nos vemos Hoy 1 Compacto, (publisher: Campus Difusión). Please see the relevant section for the ISBN.







    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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  13. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  14. Italian 2 upper: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Paola North
    Italian 2 upper is our third-year Italian course, so this year you'll be progressing through lower intermediate Italian towards intermediate. You'll find yourself learning new ways to express yourself more accurately and confidently. The emphasis is on the development of your oral skills. Suitable if you have completed 'Italian 2 lower', or have studied Italian for about 2 years. Based on Nuovo Espresso 2 (Alma Edizioni, Italian version).
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  15. French 2 upper: module 2
    Course start date:  Thu 1 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Yolande Mallet De Chauny
    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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