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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 £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £160.00
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  4. Italian beginners: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 9 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Mariangela Pilloni
    Continue learning to speak Italian on this communicative course, with the emphasis on the practical use of Italian and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Suitable if you have completed beginners: module 2 or equivalent. Based on Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version). Suggested progression route: Italian 2 lower: module 1.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  7. Italian 5: Italia oggi
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Paola Roncagliolo
    italian 5: Italia oggi e' un corso avanzato per praticare l'Italiano, utilizzando testi e materiale audio-visivo. Affronteremo temi sull' Italia contemporanea attraverso letteratura, programmi televisi, giornalismo, film, pubblicitá ed….esperienze personali.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  8. 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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  9. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  10. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  11. Developing your creative writing
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  KR Moorhead
    This supportive intermediate course for writers with some experience will provide inspiration, technical guidance and feedback on your work, as well as helping you to sustain your writing practice. You will be working with other aspiring writers and benefit from the support and encouragement that working with a group over a whole term can bring.



    This course supports several kinds of creative writing, including prose fiction, poetry, reflective writing and memoir, whether they are finished pieces or works-in-progress.
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £125.00
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  12. Spanish 2 upper: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Adriana Itriago Gavidia
    Further improve your Spanish. The emphasis is on listening, speaking and acquiring greater understanding of Spanish grammar. Suitable if you have completed if have completed "Spanish 2 lower" or equivalent. Based on Aula Internacional 2 Plus (Difusión Publishers).







    Please do not buy the book until after the first session, as if you transfer to another level you might use a different book.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  13. Spanish 2 lower: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Cristina Casado
    Improve your elementary Spanish on this communicative course, taught in Spanish with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish beginners: module 3' or equivalent.







    Based on Units 10-11 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 session, as if you transfer to another level you might use a different book.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  14. Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £125.00
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  15. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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