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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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  2. Welsh 4/5: learning through translation (English > Welsh)
    Course start date:  Fri 2 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jack Pulman-Slater
    Improve your understanding of the differences between English and Welsh on this practical, online translation course for Level 4/5 learners of Welsh. This term's course focusses on translating short passages from English to Welsh.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  3. Nutrition to slow down ageing: part 1
    Course start date:  Fri 2 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Ellie Holly
    Do you want to be fit and healthy in old age? Do you want to avoid the common diseases of old age and live a rich and independent life? Then this is the course for you!







    This course is all about learning how to slow down the aging process by giving your body the nutrients it needs to stay strong and healthy, and avoiding the foods and drinks which damage health and accelerate aging. Learn which foods and drinks slow down aging and protect your body from the diseases of older age, and which foods you should be avoiding. Gain a proper understanding of why some foods are so good for us, and why some are so damaging to our bodies. This is a relaxed and friendly class where questions are welcomed. It is packed with information and you should leave it feeling inspired to make healthier decisions about what you do and don’t eat and drink.



    Nutrition to slow down aging part one, and Nutrition to slow down aging part two, are two separate, standalone courses. You can take both courses, or just one. Ideally take part one first, but it doesn’t matter if you do them the other way around.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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  4. Welsh beginners: short introduction
    Course start date:  Fri 2 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Macsen Brown
    Learn to speak basic Welsh on these communicative classes, which emphasise the practical use of the language as well as giving you insights into Welsh culture.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
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  5. Welsh beginners: speaking and reading part 2
    Course start date:  Fri 2 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Wyn Griffiths
    Continue learning to speak and read basic Welsh on this fun and supportive in-person class in central London.



    Please note: this course is 6 sessions over 7 weeks.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00
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  6. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00
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  7. Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £118.00
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  9. Japanese beginners: short introduction
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 6 May 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Noriko Inagaki
    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 £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
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  10. Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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  11. Getting started in digital skills: becoming confident on your computer and online (complete beginner)
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Fri 9 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Are you completely new to computers and the Internet? This course will help you get started on using a computer and the internet. You will learn all the basics and the key terms you need to starting becoming confident on a computer and online. You will learn about different files and how to create and save them. You will learn how to write and send simple letters and emails. You will develop your internet skills so you can find information and complete online forms. Finally, you do all of this while learning how to remain safe online and to keep your files secure.



    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 £99.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £50.00
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  12. Women in ancient Rome
    Course start date:  Fri 9 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  William Sterling
    Women's position in the Ancient Roman world was important as they played important roles in the home, in business, in religion and even in politics.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00
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  13. Chinese 2: reading group
    Course start date:  Fri 9 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Fei Wang
    If you want to have the chance to read Chinese characters, expand your vocabulary, improve your pronunciation, and strengthen your reading comprehension level, please join us to practise your reading.Suitable for people who have learned Chinese for at least 1 year and have learned to read Chinese characters.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
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  15. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £55.00
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