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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. Everyday English in London (ESOL Entry 1)
    Course start date:  Thu 9 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Start your English journey with confidence! This practical Entry 1 ESOL course is designed for beginners who want to build their English skills for everyday life in London. You’ll learn useful vocabulary and phrases to help you talk about your daily routine, get around the city, visit the doctor, and go shopping.

    Through fun and interactive lessons, you’ll practise all four key language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Whether you're asking for directions, filling out a form, or chatting with new friends, this course will help you feel more comfortable using English in real-life situations.

    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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  2. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  3. Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  4. Mrs. Dalloway’s Party
    Last Few Places, Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 8 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Linda Grant

    2025 is the centenary of the first publication of Virgina Woolf's Mrs Dalloway - to celebrate that innovative and well-loved novel, this one-day course will look at the short stories that Woolf wrote which take place at and around Clarissa Dalloway's party, opening up a deeper way of understanding the material and psychic contours of Mrs Dalloway's world.

     

    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  5. Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £32.00
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  6. Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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  7. Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00
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  8. A journey in the history and culture of Sicily
    Last Few Places, Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 8 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Roberta Marin
    This weekend course will offer an insight view of the multifaceted history and multilayered culture of Sicily, the ancient island off the shore of Italy mainland.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  9. The Winter of Discontent 1978-79: myth and reality
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 8 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  David Ingledew
    The course examines the causes, events, consequences and significance of the widespread industrial action that occurred across Britain during the final months of Callaghan’s Labour Government from October 1978 to March 1979.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  10. Italian 4/5: an introduction to translation
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 8 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Selene Genovesi

    Would you like to try your hand at translating from Italian into English? For bilingual speakers or those with intermediate to advanced language skills, this course explores how to convey meaning, tone, and style across both languages.

    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00
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  11. Introduction to SQL and Microsoft SQL Server
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 8 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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  12. Introduction to stone setting: flush and gypsy setting
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 8 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rae Duncan

    Gypsy setting, often called flush setting is a technique to set a small round and brilliant cut faceted stone on a metal surface. On this course you will be introduced to the principles and applications of this versatile technique, including making your own bespoke setting tools.

    Full fee £329.00 Senior fee £263.00 Concession £214.00
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  13. 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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  14. Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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  15. Beginners' jewellery I
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 9 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rebecca Ilett
    Learn all the basics of metal jewellery work by making a range of sample pieces in copper and a finished jewellery piece of your own design. You will be shown how to buy silver so you can take home at least one wearable piece.
    Full fee £419.00 Senior fee £335.00 Concession £272.00
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