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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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  1. Biblical Hebrew advanced
    Course start date:  Mon 19 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Rachel Montagu

    In this advanced course, you will deepen your knowledge of Hebrew grammar and further develop your ability to translate from the Bible.

    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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  2. Spanish beginners: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 16 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Cristina Casado
    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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  3. Heaven and hell in world religions
    Course start date:  Tue 27 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Vanessa King
    Compare and contrast the afterlife beliefs of the five major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity and Judaism. Explore how these ideas developed and influenced each other.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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  5. Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00
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  6. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  7. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  9. Digital photography printing with Adobe Photoshop
    Course start date:  Tue 8 Jul 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Photography Studio

    Tutors:  Dominic Harris
    Want to give your portfolio or exhibition prints the professional edge? This hands-on course will guide you in printing top-quality inkjet (or giclee) prints as used by fine art photographers. Get to grips with Adobe Photoshop and our top-of-the-range Epson photo printers, and experiment with different paper types and inks.
    Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £169.00
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  10. Use your voice assertively
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 8 Jul 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Lloyd Wylde
    Do you want to sound more confident, grounded, self-assured and assertive? Improve your vocal skills through a series of exercises that will support you to become more vocally confident, expressive and dynamic without appearing arrogant.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00
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  11. Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £174.00
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  12. Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £169.00
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  13. Lipreading and managing hearing loss: beginners module 1
    Course start date:  Mon 15 Sep 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Nicola Hicks
    This class is suitable for total beginners who have little or no experience of lipreading or who have completed a lipreading class at any level in the past, but want to go back to basics. You will learn how to recognise some sounds that are visible on the lips and how to use other tactics to support lipreading and how to manage hearing loss.







    This course will be taught in spoken English and not in sign language.







    See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £110.00 Concession £85.00
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  14. Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £90.00
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  15. Classical ballet: beginners
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Giovanna Lamboglia
    Designed for the complete beginner 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 £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £132.00
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