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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 £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  2. Burlesque
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 13 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Gwendoline Lamour
    Burlesque is an empowering and expressive performance art. Learn the basics of burlesque movement and dance in this glamorous and fun one day workshop. We will explore the posture, deportment, style and elegance of showgirl movement.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £55.00
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  3. Emergency First Aid at Work: Qualsafe Level 3 Award (RQF)
    Last Few Places, Weekend
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    Course start date:  Sat 13 Dec 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Wellbeing Centre

    Tutors:  Suliman Hoque
    Do you know what to do if there is an accident at work or someone complains of chest pains? Gain a qualification in emergency first aid and acquire the knowledge and confidence to help someone until the emergency services arrive. Please bring photographic ID.







    Please note: This course is excluded from our usual refund and transfer policy. Please ensure you read the course outline fully to ensure the course is right for you. Transfers are not possible once the course has started.







    Cancellations must be made in writing 21 days before the start of the course to be eligible for a refund and a 20% admin charge will be deducted from the refund amount.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  4. Neurodivergence as a fact of society: a brief introduction
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 14 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Vina Theodorakopoulou
    British society is diverse, and not only in terms of faiths, ethnic backgrounds and other mostly visible differences. Neurodiversity is also a central aspect. Join us on this non-accredited course for a brief introduction to neurodiversity in society and discover how to engage with and support neurodivergent strengths.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00
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  5. Ferdinand Ries: Beethoven's student
    Course start date:  Mon 15 Dec 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Ferdinand Ries (1784 –1838) was friend, pupil and secretary to Ludwig van Beethoven and a prolific composer in his own right. Find out more about his life and works on this special short course.

    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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  6. Full fee £489.00 Senior fee £391.00 Concession £318.00
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  7. Full fee £599.00 Senior fee £479.00 Concession £389.00
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  8. Jewellery: beginners plus
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 5 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Kinga Olah

    This year-long evening course is ideal for learners with some basic jewellery-making experience, and for motivated beginners keen to challenge themselves - all ready to expand their technical skills and creative confidence. Across two progressive terms, you will explore a wide range of traditional and contemporary techniques and approaches, including advanced soldering, stone setting, chain making, stones in place sand casting, Mokume Gane, Mitsuro Hikime wax technique, and Japanese chisel engraving.

    Full fee £999.00 Senior fee £799.00 Concession £649.00
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  9. Full fee £889.00 Senior fee £751.00 Concession £681.00
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  10. English grammar for deaf people (entry 2) - part 2
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Mon 5 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    This course is suitable if you have enough vocabulary to be able to read and write basic sentences. During this course, you will learn more vocabulary and grammar to help you talk, read and write about yourself, your family and friends and complete forms, short sms and e-mails. This course has no exams.



    This course is free for learners who have digital skills assessed as below level 1. For more information Click here

    Full fee £0.00
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  11. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00
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  12. Grammar in practice: intermediate (entry 3-level 1)
    Course start date:  Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Do you speak English with confidence but still find grammar confusing? Have you been learning for years but feel unsure about sentence structure or using more accurate forms when speaking or writing? This course is designed to help you review and practise key grammar points at Entry 3 / Level 1, so you can strengthen your understanding and communicate more clearly. You will focus on building more accurate sentences and using grammar confidently in everyday situations. Through practical speaking and writing activities, you’ll consolidate the grammar skills needed at this level. Whether you're looking to refresh your knowledge or fill in the gaps, this course will support you in becoming a more accurate and effective English user.

     

    You can join the course during terms 1,2 and 3.

    You need to do a short test before joining.

    Contact: universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk or call 0204 582 0423





    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 £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £132.00
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  13. Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00
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  14. Full fee £339.00 Senior fee £271.00 Concession £220.00
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  15. Understanding Process in Personal Development
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Mon 5 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Constance Ffrench
    This course is an exploration in a group setting to gain greater understanding of self and others.

    -Understanding of self through personal development groups.
    -Exploring and reflecting different aspects of self.

    Prior to enrolling, please contact the department on 020 4582 0403 for approval.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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