28 Days of Learning — Get 15% off now when you complete the challenge!

Take the quiz to complete the challenge. Get 15% discount when you enter the prize draw for a chance to WIN a free course.

Get 15% off now >

Terms and conditions apply. See full terms and conditions.

Discount only valid on one course between £99 and £500 inclusive. Discount ends midnight Monday 2 December 2024. 

See full terms and conditions

Courses in London & Online

New courses added for 2025/26

The biggest choice of adult education short courses in London and online.

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.

 

Browse all Courses by Category

Use our subject categories to find the right course for you. Narrow down your selection using the filters to find your course by level, location, start date, duration, and price.

Online Courses by Category

Languages

Over 30 languages

Writing

Become a published author

Visual Arts

Explore Art & Design

Skills for Life & Work

English & Maths

Learn from expert tutors

All our courses are taught by experts with professional industry experience. From published authors and academics to exhibited artists and performers.

Business & Marketing

Upgrade your digital skills

Humanities

Explore History, Culture, Science & More

Choose from thousands of courses

With our daytime, evening, and weekend courses, there's course that is convenient for you.

Centre for Deaf Education

BSL & Lipreading 

Wellbeing & Massage

Gain skills in wellbeing

Speech Therapy

Manage your stammer

Performing Arts

Drama, Dance & Music

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.

Taught by experts and practising professionals

All our courses are led by expert tutors including published authors, academics, practising artists, and experienced professionals; and they look forward to sharing their valuable knowledge and experience with you.


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.

 

 

 

Filters

Items 1-15 of 16

Page
per page
  1. Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
    Add to Compare
  2. Japanese: writing for beginners part 2
    Last Few Places, Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 17 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Chikako Nakagawa
    Further develop your knowledge of the Japanese writing system, Kanji. Suitable if you have completed Japanese writing for beginners: part 1.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
    Add to Compare
  3. Japanese beginners: short introduction
    Course start date:  Fri 10 Oct 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Hisaka Bunting
    Get a short introduction to the Japanese language and discover aspects of Japanese language culture in these online communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00
    Rating:
    60% of 100
    Add to Compare
  4. Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
    Rating:
    100% of 100
    Add to Compare
  5. Japanese: Kobanashi storytelling
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 5 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Hisaka Bunting

    Discover the richness of the Japanese language and culture by enrolling in our in-person kobanshi course! 

    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £32.00
    Add to Compare
  6. Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
    Add to Compare
  7. Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
    Add to Compare
  8. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
    Rating:
    80% of 100
    Add to Compare
  9. Japanese calligraphy: Shodo / peace and harmony
    Course start date:  Thu 31 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Chikako Nakagawa
    Come and experience the calming effect of writing Japanese with a brush on a large scale. Shodo is an aesthetic and artistic calligraphy skill used to write the Japanese language. You need to have basic knowledge of the Japanese writing system.
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
    Rating:
    100% of 100
    Add to Compare
  10. Japanese beginners: module 1
    Course start date:  Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Chikako Nakagawa
    Learn to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills. Suitable for complete beginners. Choose either an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.



    We offer in-person (LJT1) and online Japanese tasters sessions (LJT2).
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
    Rating:
    96% of 100
    Add to Compare
  11. Japanese 2 lower: module 1
    Course start date:  Wed 24 Sep 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Hisaka Bunting
    Join this lively course to build on your basic Japanese skills. Suitable if you've studied Japanese for 1 year recently.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £239.00
    Rating:
    100% of 100
    Add to Compare
  12. Japanese 2 upper: module 1
    Course start date:  Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Chikako Nakagawa
    On this course you will learn to communicate more fully and fluently in a wider range of everyday situations and conversations. Suitable if you have completed 'Japanese 2 lower' or have studied Japanese for at least 2 years. Choose either an in-person class in central London or live online sessions.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
    Add to Compare
  13. Japanese 2 lower: module 3
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Junko Fuse
    Further develop your listening and speaking skills in Japanese. Suitable if you have completed 2 lower: module 2 or studied for nearly 2 years recently.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
    Rating:
    90% of 100
    Add to Compare
  14. Japanese: writing for beginners part 1
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 8 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Chikako Nakagawa
    Come and improve your knowledge of the basic Japanese writing system, Hiragana and Katakana. Suitable if you are studying Japanese at beginners level.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £59.00
    Add to Compare
  15. Japanese through Origami
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 29 Nov 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rie Tsuruta-Barratt
    Come and learn origami, the Japanese art of folding paper into a sculpture without using glue or scissors.



    Origami allows you to create your own piece of art anytime, anywhere even in a busy schedule. Ideal if you want to create personalised cards for Christmas.



    This is a relaxing Saturday morning course, so time to be hands on! The instructions will be given in Japanese and English.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £19.00
    Rating:
    80% of 100
    Add to Compare
Page
per page

Can't see a course you want?

Add this category to your waiting list to set up alerts and we will update you when new courses are released online.

Add me to waiting list