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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 £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  3. Advanced facial reflexology: CPD workshop
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 24 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Mark Woollard
    Learn facial reflexology on this course and unlock the power of healing and balance through the face. This modern technique will lead you to a new dimension of well-being and holistic health.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  4. Photography for beginners
    Course start date:  Thu 1 May 2025 (and 17 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Photography Studio

    Tutors:  Sara Leigh Lewis
    Always wondered what half the buttons on your camera actually do? Discover how to use them properly and produce impressive photographs, even as a complete beginner. Gain useful technical knowledge and get expert creative guidance in easy-to-understand language. An ideal first step before enrolling on our intermediate courses.
    Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00
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  5. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  6. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  7. French 2 upper: focus on listening
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 14 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Valerie Jézéquel
    Learn French in the heart of London.This skills-based course is for lower intermediate learners of French and aims to train you on strategies you can apply to listen more effectively to spoken French in a variety of different contexts. You will also look at elements of French pronunciation to give you a better idea of how French is spoken.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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  9. Burlesque
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 26 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Gwendoline Lamour
    Burlesque is an empowering and expressive performance art. Learn the basics of burlesque movement and dance in this glamorous and fun one day workshop. We will explore the posture, deportment, style and elegance of showgirl movement.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £48.00
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  10. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  11. Full fee £979.00 Senior fee £979.00 Concession £744.00
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  12. What are Greek myths?
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    Course start date:  Sat 6 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Maria Contos
    Myth permeated all aspects of ancient society and much the same can be said today. Investigate the relevance and perseverance of the Greek myth and why these tales continue to fascinate.
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £19.00
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  13. Demystifying Tate Modern
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 6 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Sarah Jaffray
    Get an overview of Tate Modern with this straightforward and lively insight into the gallery’s current displays and the role of the gallery in the contemporary art world. #arthistory #tatemodern.
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00
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  14. Welsh grammar workshop: yes and no
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 6 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jack Pulman-Slater
    Are you learning Welsh and want some more practice on answering yes/no questions in Welsh? If you're not sure whether the answer to this question in Welsh would be ydw, ydy, oes, o'n or do, then this informative and supportive live online workshop is for you.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £19.00
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  15. French 1/2: sing to improve your French (chants de Noel)
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 6 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Trista Selous
    ’Tis the season to be jolly, so let’s sing some Christmas songs in French!



    Sing your way to better French pronunciation and cultural knowledge with this fun workshop based on simple songs that French speakers learn as children. Suitable if you have recently started studying French or have an equivalent knowledge of the language.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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