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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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  1. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £160.00
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  3. Spanish beginners: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 19 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Adriana Itriago Gavidia
    Learn to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.







    Based on Units 1-3 of Nos Vemos Hoy 1 Compacto; publisher: Campus Difusión (please see the relevant section for the ISBN)







    Please do not buy the book until after the first class as if you transfer to another level, you may use a different book.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  4. Tap dance: improvers
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Jacqueline Pert
    Practice and improve your basic Tap skills and increase your vocabulary of steps and sequences. Gain a greater understanding of rhythm, tempo and syncopation. Suitable for students of all ages with good general fitness. Tap shoes are essential.
    Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £132.00
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  5. Japanese 2 lower: module 3
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Chikako Nakagawa
    Further develop your listening and speaking skills in Japanese. Suitable if you have completed 2 lower: module 2 or studied for nearly 2 years recently.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  6. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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  7. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  8. Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £125.00
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  9. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  10. Jazz piano 4
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 1 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  David Frankel
    A continuation course for graduates of jazz piano 3. Using standard and unusual repertoire, you will develop 'comping' strategies and your ability to improvise in jazz styles.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  12. Flute: intermediate
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 1 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Pamela Pecko Smith
    This course is for flautists with at least three years’ experience, or grade 3-5 standard, to advance their solo and ensemble playing in a variety of musical styles. Develop your instrumental technique, tone and musicianship in a creative and supportive environment. Break week 29th Feb 2025.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  13. Folk and pop guitar 2C
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 1 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  David Harrison
    This is term 3 of our 2nd year of popular guitar study where you will develop your ability to play the acoustic guitar. Improve your technique, musicianship, and expand your repertoire of songs.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  15. Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £195.00
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