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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. Japanese beginners: short introduction
    Evening
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    Course start date:  Mon 21 Jul 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Noriko Inagaki
    Learn Japanese with an emphasis on practical use and the development of your listening and speaking skills. You can also learn to read and write Japanese characters. Based on the tutor's own materials.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
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  2. Tai Chi Chuan: Beginners
    Last Few Places
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    Course start date:  Tue 22 Jul 2025 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Carla Drayton
    Learn the Yang-style Tai Chi form. This flowing movement sequence contains the basic movements of Tai Chi which will help you to develop and practice smooth movement, good alignment and improved balance. Develop good personal practice that will enable you to fully realise the benefits of this absorbing Taoist art.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £55.00
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  3. Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
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  4. Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
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  5. Learn English - discover London, its history, culture and people (level 1-level 2)
    Evening
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    Course start date:  Mon 7 Jul 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Do you want to improve your English and learn about London, its history, culture and people at the same time? On this course, you will visit places of interest and learn about the history of these places especially about the different people and cultures who have lived there, and about important events which have shaped the city. You will do your own research and so improve your reading and writing skills as well as your speaking and listening. In addition, you will feel more at home in London and able to participate in its rich and diverse life.



    You need to do a pre-course assessment. Contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / 020 8078 0489 for a face-to-face assessment or click the Start Assessment button on this page. Log on with your email address (not name).



    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 £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £35.00
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  6. Yoga for working at the desk
    Course start date:  Mon 15 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sarah Scott

    Do you want a quick Yoga break in the middle of your working day to release tension in the neck, shoulders, upper and lower back?

    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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  7. Charleston: general level
    Evening
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    Course start date:  Tue 16 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rosaria Sativa
    The Charleston is a fun, easy and uplifting dance and this solo dancing course will have you moving with speed, vitality, and expression. With toe tapping Jazz music from the 1920s and beyond you will learn original Charleston dance steps and moves, improve your musicality and improvisation. A great way to get fit whilst learning a unique and impressive new skill.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £83.00
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  8. Contemporary dance: intermediate
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 17 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Orley Quick

    Push your physicality, stamina and strength through technical exercises, dynamic travelling and fluid phrases. Be challenged mentally and physically, take risks and work with full body awareness. This class is appropriate for people who have lots of experience in Contemporary dance and are confident with floor work.

    Please note - there is no class on Wednesday 29 October.

    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  9. Silver Swans ballet barre
    Last Few Places
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    Course start date:  Wed 17 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Kate Scott

    Our 60 minute Silver Swans® Ballet Barre class is perfect for those looking to supplement their weekly practice. Suitable for improvers, the course will focus on expanding existing knowledge of ballet technique and vocabulary. You will continue to work on achieving greater balance, strength and flexibility as well as increasing technical skills. Students require at least 1 year of Silver Swans experience. 

     

    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £111.00
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  10. Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00
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  11. Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00
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  12. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00
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  13. Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
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  14. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00
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  15. Hatha Flow Yoga
    Course start date:  Thu 25 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Madlyn Ray-Jones
    Whether you are you are new to Yoga or have done Yoga before, this course is for you to unwind and relax after work. Learn postures and breathing exercises, improve your body and breath awareness, strength and flexibility, and practise relaxation techniques to help you release tension.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00
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