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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. Spanish beginners: module 1
    Evening
    Rating:
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    Course start date:  Mon 28 Jul 2025 (and 18 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.

    For details about blended courses dates and their mode of delivery, please click here or go to the How will I be taught? section below. 

    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  2. String ensemble
    Weekend
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    Course start date:  Sat 13 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Robert Puzey
    Come and play string repertoire in a friendly group, and develop your confidence in ensemble playing. Suitable for those who have been playing violin, viola, cello or double bass for at least two years, playing at Grade 3 standard or above. To apply for the ensemble please click the pink 'Start your interview' button and someone from the music department will be in touch.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  3. Piano/keyboards 3A
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 15 Sep 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Jonathan Wilson
    This fourth year of our piano programme begins with repertoire of a grade 2 standard. Improve your hand co-ordination, musical phrasing, reading and finger technique, and improve your confidence.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £167.00
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  4. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  5. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  6. Classical ballet: beginners
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    Course start date:  Mon 15 Sep 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Giovanna Lamboglia

    Designed for beginners or for those wanting to go back to basics. Develop knowledge and skill in this enjoyable Ballet class which provides a fun and satisfying way to improve alignment, muscle tone, flexibility and coordination. The classes will also help to improve any other dance styles you might be practicing.

    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £153.00
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  7. Craft focus: grammar, syntax, and style for creative writers
    Evening
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    Course start date:  Mon 15 Sep 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  William Brady
    Great poetry and prose begin when the writer puts the right words in the right places. Learn how and why the rules and conventions of language matter in this course, which combines creative writing with opportunities to learn/revise essential points of grammar and useful literary concepts. Suitable for beginning writers looking to build confidence, and those with more experience who would like to practise these essential skills.
    Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £105.00
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  8. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  9. Jazz dance: beginners
    Rating:
    89% of 100
    Course start date:  Mon 15 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Nuno Sabroso
    This class is suitable if you are new to dance or if you want to develop your existing skills and confidence.



    You will discover the basics of modern jazz dance, learn about posture, co-ordination and essential technique. Learn warm-up exercises, turns, steps and basic kicks along with amazing dance routines. It will help to build your fitness and tone your body too.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00
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  10. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £153.00
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  11. Saxophone 5
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  David Harrison
    Maintain and extend your playing skills and musicianship in our advanced course. Repertoire is jazz and popular music and you will occasionally rehearse sax ensemble arrangements.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00
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  12. Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £174.00
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  13. City Lit wind ensemble: advanced
    Evening
    Rating:
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    Course start date:  Tue 16 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Pamela Pecko Smith
    Explore the wonderful repertoire for mixed wind ensemble, developing your technical, musical and ensemble skills. You need to play an orchestral wind instrument at grade 5 standard or higher. To apply for the ensemble please click the pink 'Start your interview' button and someone from the music department will be in touch. Break week 28th October 2025.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00
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  14. English language for confident speakers ( Reading and Writing)
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    This course will support you to develop your English reading and writing skills. You will learn how to read short texts, understand the main ideas, and find important details. You will also develop your writing by making clear sentences, using correct punctuation, and spelling common words. The course helps you write emails, notes, and letters for everyday life. 

    You will build confidence by learning new words and grammar, and by practising in a friendly and helpful classroom. The course is good for people who want to feel surer when using English at home, at work, or in the community.  





    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 £199.00
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  15. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00
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