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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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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 £149.00
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  2. Italian beginners: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 16 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Simona Cecchini

    With its rich culture and history and its incredible landscapes and architecture, there are countless reasons to learn Italian. Whether you wish to learn Italian in order to make your visits to Italy more enjoyable, or because you'd like to speak with family and friends in their native language, this course will provide the groundwork for you to begin your journey towards fluency. Our emphasis is on speaking and listening skills so that you can start communicating quickly in Italian. Once you've completed this course you can continue with 'Italian beginners: module 2.’

    Do you want to start learning Italian but worry that you might not be able to keep up? Our Italian at a gentle pace courses are designed to cover the same material as our standard Italian courses, but at a slightly slower pace, and with more opportunities for revision built in.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  3. HTML5 & CSS: introduction (stage 1)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 8 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    Tutors:  George Stickney
    HTML is the foundation language of web sites and web based apps. It's easy to learn and can help you to begin a career in tech, update web sites and content management systems, have a better understanding of UX/UI, gain skills for SEO and digital marketing, collaborate more effectively with developers and much more!
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00
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  4. Storytelling: tell your personal story
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 11 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  John Eastman
    Tell your own personal story to others, and in so doing gain some perspective on how past events have shaped your life and how they will affect your future, while at the same time inspiring and informing others about life choices. The course will take place in a safe environment in the college.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00
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  5. French beginners: module 1 intensive
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Jul 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Yolande Mallet De Chauny
    Learn to speak French on this intensive, self-contained class for complete beginners.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  6. Illustrating people and places
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 21 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Be inspired by the people of London and the architecture and environments they inhabit. This course all about drawing people and places, providing you with ample opportunity observe London life, situations and scenarios that will inspire your work.







    Learn how to document and sketch from life in different locations and then develop artwork into compelling illustrations that are full of life.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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