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The biggest choice of adult education short courses in London and online.

Looking for a course? City Lit has you covered. We have lots of courses, guided walks, expert talks, and events — more than any other college in London.

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.

We offer online courses as well as hybrid and blended learning, and in-person courses in London.

 

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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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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 £429.00 Senior fee £343.00 Concession £279.00
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  3. Introduction to graphic design
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 19 Jun 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Pam Williams
    Our 'Introduction' courses provide a perfect way-in to a creative field.







    Graphic Design is everywhere; in our books, magazines, and newspapers. Emblazoning packaging at the corner shop to the mall. On our screens- phones, TVs, computers and tablets. To say it’s important would be an understatement.







    Don’t just consume. Learn how to use image and type to communicate your messages, emotions and ideas. Beyond this, learn about the movements and styles which have shaped the field of Graphic Design over the years, and how to find your place there.
    Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00
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  4. Improve your speaking voice
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 6 Jun 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Jonny Black
    Come and improve your vocal skills through voice production and speech exercises. Learn about self presentation, develop spontaneity and gain greater confidence by improving your communication skills in the workplace.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £104.00
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  5. Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
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  6. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  7. Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
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  8. Narration for podcast and documentary
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 26 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  David Spencer
    A fun and intensive course about the incredible world of narration. This enormous and lucrative area of the voiceover world includes podcasts, e-learning, documentaries, audio books, medical/technical narration, explainer videos and more. You’ll learn how to deliver great reads from the inside out. It’s not just about the sound of your voice! The course will be delivered in the media studio.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00
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  9. Full fee £429.00 Senior fee £343.00 Concession £279.00
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  10. Full fee £429.00 Senior fee £343.00 Concession £279.00
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  11. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00
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  12. Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00
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  13. Italian beginners: module 3
    Course start date:  Tue 8 Jul 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Anna Giuffria
    Suitable if you have completed 'Italian beginners: module 2' or equivalent. This revision course for beginners aims to recap the key grammar and vocabulary of first-year Italian so that you feel confident about joining a second-year course in the new academic year (Italian 2 lower: module 1). It will also mean there is less of a gap between your courses, so you'll have a better chance of maintaining your level.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  14. Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
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  15. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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