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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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  6. Sing jazz 1
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 20 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Laura Zakian
    Learn some standard repertoire and jazz protocols. Explore style, develop good timing and phrasing, breath control, and extend your vocal range. Not suitable for beginner singers but ideal for singers who are new to the jazz idiom.
    Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £195.00
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  9. English pronunciation: stage 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  David John Gwillim
    Are you a non-native fluent speaker who wants to improve your pronunciation of English and to speak the language more clearly and confidently? Work on clear formation of vowel and consonant sounds including the English neutral vowel and the distinction between voiced and unvoiced sounds. This term the course will be taught online.
    Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £195.00
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  10. English pronunciation: stage 2
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 26 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  David John Gwillim
    The aim of the course is to further improve your ability to communicate confidently and clearly in spoken English. Designed for people who have completed ‘English Pronunciation: stage 1’ although new students with sufficient skills can join. Develop confidence and clarity, explore diphthongs and triphthongs, inflection and the rhythms of Standard English. This term the course will be taught online.
    Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £195.00
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  11. HTML5 & CSS: introduction (stage 1)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 1 Oct 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 £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00
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  12. Introduction to beaded jewellery
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 17 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Beverley Sell

    Fancy trying your hand at beaded jewellery making? Learn how to work with beads, wire, thread and findings to create beautiful beaded necklaces, bracelets, earrings and tiara designs. Join our introductory course for all levels to discover where to find the best beads, how to knot with thread, manipulate and twist wire and learn how to finish your work using clasps.

    Full fee £289.00 Senior fee £231.00 Concession £188.00
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  13. Introduction to SQL and Microsoft SQL Server
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 1 Nov 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Sathish Boini
    An in depth knowledge of an SQL Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) and of Structured Query Language (SQL) are not just vital skills required by Database Developers and Administrators but are also indispensable tools needed by the modern Software Developer, Data Analyst and Data Scientist. On this course you will learn to create, manage and query relational databases using SQL.
    Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
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  14. Saturday stop motion animation workshop
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 8 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Stephanie Griffiths
    Learn how to do traditional model armature puppet animation and plasticine animation. On this practical course you will learn the principles of animation and apply them to the puppet sequences produced during the sessions. You will be introduced to some examples of professional puppets used on broadcast TV and, using professional equipment and you will learn how to use timing and performance to create dynamic animations.
    Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00
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  15. Saturday hand-drawn animation workshop
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 7 Feb 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Stephanie Griffiths
    Due to its versatility, drawn animation is one of the most exciting animated forms favoured by artists and animators alike. Whether you’re interest is in traditional or experimental animation, whether you’re confident with drawing or not, you will enjoy developing your skills on this practical user friendly course.
    Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00
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