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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. Public speaking (online)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 3 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Allis Moss
    Whatever your reasons for speaking publicly, allay your fears in this intensive online course by learning techniques for formal and impromptu speeches, introductions, discussion leading and public questioning, and boost your general confidence at the same time.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  2. Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00
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  3. Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00
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  4. French 2 lower: taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 8 Dec 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Valerie Jézéquel
    Get a flavour of what an elementary French class feels like. A fascinating taster course!
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  5. Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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  6. Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00
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  8. Full fee £389.00 Senior fee £311.00 Concession £253.00
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  9. Ways into poetry
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 7 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Cecilia Knapp
    Relatively new to writing poetry? This inspiring course offers an opportunity to experiment with language and a variety of poetic devices alongside fellow emerging poets. Discover the key elements of a poem in a friendly and interactive class.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £120.00
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  10. Screen acting: advanced
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Gary Grant
    This is a practical and intensive screen acting course, designed for students to learn how to create characters and be at their best when working within difficult and pressurised circumstances. Ideal for those who have previously studied screen acting and are planning to make the leap into finding work. Also for those who have already broken into the industry but want to make sure they’re at their best when on set.
    Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £299.00 Concession £209.00
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  12. Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £125.00
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  13. Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £130.00
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  14. Chinese 2 upper: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 6 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Ting Poon
    Continue improving your Chinese with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Suitable if you have been studying Chinese (Mandarin) for a year or have an equivalent level.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
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  15. Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £269.00 Concession £175.00
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