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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. Saxophone 4
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  David Harrison
    For experienced saxophone players, come and extend your technique, musicianship and performance skills in this workshop. We will play jazz and pop music, solo and as an ensemble, developing musicianship skills, and improvisation.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  2. Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £174.00
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  3. From the 1880s to the 1930s: how the new East End was born
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  David Rosenberg
    In an area branded 'the hell of poverty', libraries, theatres, art galleries and social housing were established. Workers went on strike and activists campaigned for better lives. Discover this history by taking actual, guided walks through six tumultuous decades of change. The first session is in the classroom at Keeley Street but all other sessions are guided walks. Full details of the meeting places for each walk will be given at the 1st session. Please note: no class/break week 27 May 2025. 6 guided walks with 2 Zoom sessions.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  4. German 2 lower: module 3
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Barbara Pöllet
    Improve your elementary German. Suitable if you have completed module 2 or equivalent. Based on the tutor's own material and Berliner Platz 2 Neu 1. Teil. European Framework A2.1.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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  5. French 4/5 pratique et perfectionnement: module 3
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Stephanie Radet
    If you would like to consolidate your French 4 level before moving to French 5, this course is ideal as it will help you develop your speaking and listening skills and consolidate your grammar.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  6. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  7. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  8. Full fee £349.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £227.00
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  9. Classical guitar 2C
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Tony Rowden
    For players with 2 years experience of studying and reading for classical guitar. Develop a range of technical skills and expression as you learn repertoire for solo and ensemble guitars. Live classes on zoom.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  10. Ancient Greek drama: an introduction
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Maria Contos
    Have a taste of exploring the ancient Athenian stage, and how they still speak to us about the challenges we face today.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
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  11. Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00
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  12. History of ideas: human rights - from John Locke to John Rawls
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Cristina Paterno
    Join us on a captivating exploration of human rights history! In our sessions, we'll explore pivotal debates and innovative ideas across different epochs and cultures. Don't miss out on this enlightening journey!
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  13. German beginners intensive: module 2 + 3
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Friederike Schroeder
    Choose either an in-person course in the heart of London or live online sessions. Suitable if you have completed module 1 or equivalent. Based on Willkommen Chapters 6-8 (Hodder Arnold). This course covers the second part of module 2 as well as module 3. It is a bit faster than our regular courses and therefore essential to do a minimum of 1.5 hours homework a week.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  14. Spanish 2 upper: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Adriana Itriago Gavidia
    Further improve your Spanish with the emphasis on listening, speaking, and acquiring a greater understanding of grammar. You should have completed 'Spanish 2 upper: module 2' or equivalent. Based on 'Aula Internacional A2 Plus, (Difusión Publishers).







    Please do not buy the book until after the first session, as if you transfer to another level you might use a different book.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  15. Tap dance: beginners
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 7 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Benjamin Bailey
    If you are new to tap then this is the place to start. Come and find your dancing feet. Suitable for students of all ages with good general fitness. Tap shoes are essential. Break week 25 May (Bank holiday).
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £104.00
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