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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. Counselling Theories - Intermediate - Psychodynamic
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 11 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Nadia Perez

    Are you looking to deepen your understanding of the Psychodynamic theory? Our intermediate course is designed for those eager to further embed their knowledge of Psychodynamic Theory.

    This course is designed to facilitate an understanding of the core concepts of Psychodynamic theory, looking at the key thinkers and development of the theory from its initial stages to current day use in psychotherapy. You will learn about Freud, Jung and the main Object relations Theorists.

    Prior to enrolling, please complete a short application, by clicking "Start Assessment", so the department can ensure the course is suitable for you.

    Full fee £349.00 Senior fee £349.00 Concession £227.00
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  2. Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00
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  4. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  5. Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
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  6. Elegant capitals in modern calligraphy
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 12 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Veiko Kespersaks

    Capital letters are the jewels of calligraphy - bold, graceful, and endlessly expressive. This course invites you to master the art of elegant capitals, blending technical precision with creativity to elevate your calligraphic work. Whether you are looking to refine your skills or bring a modern edge to traditional forms, this six-week class offers the perfect space to experiment, practise, and create beautiful capital letterforms.

    Full fee £459.00 Senior fee £367.00 Concession £298.00
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  7. Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00
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  8. Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  9. Calligraphy: modern copperplate
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    Course start date:  Mon 13 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Veiko Kespersaks
    Learn how to write elegant letterforms using a pointed pen with ink. Once you have learnt how to write a basic copperplate alphabet, we will begin breaking the rules of traditional calligraphy to find a style that is all your own. The course is suitable for beginners as well as improvers, and both left-handers and right-handers.
    Full fee £459.00 Senior fee £367.00 Concession £298.00
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  10. English entry 3 for deaf people - part 3
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Mon 13 Apr 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    This course will help you get become confident in your everyday communication including reading and writing. We will focus on topics that interest you and use these to help you improve the key elements of reading and writing as well as communication skills to enable you to express your thoughts and feelings including in difficult situations. You will learn to how write whole sentences and paragraphs, use adjectives effectively, organise your writing, make notes and complete drafts, spell important common words, use punctuation correctly and develop reading and writing strategies most suited to you. And you will learn some digital skills including reading and finding information from websites.



    This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in English. For more information Click here

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  11. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  12. Full fee £549.00 Senior fee £439.00 Concession £357.00
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  13. Grammar in practice: Intermediate (Entry 3-Level 1)
    Course start date:  Mon 13 Apr 2026 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Do you speak English with confidence but still find grammar confusing? Have you been learning for years but feel unsure about sentence structure or using more accurate forms when speaking or writing? This course is designed to help you review and practise key grammar points at Entry 3 / Level 1, so you can strengthen your understanding and communicate more clearly. You will focus on building more accurate sentences and using grammar confidently in everyday situations. Through practical speaking and writing activities, you’ll consolidate the grammar skills needed at this level. Whether you're looking to refresh your knowledge or fill in the gaps, this course will support you in becoming a more accurate and effective English user.

    You can join the course during terms 1,2 and 3.

    You need to do a short test before joining.

    Contact: universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk or call 0204 582 0423





    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 £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £95.00
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  14. Keyboard harmony 5C
    Course start date:  Mon 13 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ricardo Gosalbo

    A practical workshop combining keyboard harmony and pianistic technique for classical pianists with a starting standard of grade 6. This advanced 6-module course is taught at the keyboard and takes a historical approach to harmony and technique. We discuss separate eras and their corresponding harmonic developments in each self-contained module, along with main points of evolution in pianistic technique. Break weeks: 4, 25 May 2026

    Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £215.00 Concession £188.00
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