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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. How to write sex scenes in fiction
    Overhead shot of two people lying under a white duvet; we can only see their entwined feet emerging from under the cover
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 21 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Liam Konemann
    Learn how to write compelling and convincing sex scenes in this short course suitable for those writing fiction.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  2. How to write a thriller
    A man stands silhouetted in the woods at dusk
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 28 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sophie McKenzie
    Learn the art of writing a thriller novel, from concept and character to the twists and turns of story pacing.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  3. Pilates: Foam Roller Workshop
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 28 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Caroline Ings-Chambers
    The foam roller is a convenient and versatile piece of equipment for mobilising and toning the whole body. By the end of this workshop, you will have the basic skills to exercise effectively using a foam roller.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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  4. Local history writing
    Local history writing
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 28 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Allis Moss
    On this inspiring short course you will learn how to write local history books, booklets and features; covering a wide range of topics such as family, home towns, old buildings, parks, markets and beyond.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  5. French 2 upper: introduction au présent du subjonctif
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 28 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Pierre Porcheron
    Would you like to develop and consolidate your knowledge of the subjunctive in French? If so come and join this informative interactive workshop on Saturdays.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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  6. Writing eco-poetry
    View of a lake surrounded by pine trees with snowy mountains in the background
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 28 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sarah Westcott
    How might poets write about the natural world today, and what is an eco-poem?
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  7. Welsh beginners: grammar revision session
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 5 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Macsen Brown
    Revise beginner-level Welsh grammar on this supportive and informative online workshop.
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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  8. Writing the family
    Open diary with photographs and flowers
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 15 Nov 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Nick Barlay
    A thought-provoking workshop designed to tackle the challenges of writing about family life in creative non-fiction projects, and offer guidance on shaping personal stories into coherent, engaging narratives.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  9. How to pitch your screenplay
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    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 5 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Alan Nixon
    You've worked hard on a screenplay but how do you sell it? This short intensive course identifies tools you can select to create a compelling Pitch Treatment.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  10. Chinese: The meaning of characters
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 12 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Joyce Lee
    Come and explore the essence of Chinese characters and their profound significance in this enlightening lively online workshop. Unlock the hidden meanings behind strokes and symbols, tracing the cultural, historical, and philosophical depths they hold.
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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  11. Swedish beginners: grammar revision session
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 12 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jack Pulman-Slater
    Revise beginner-level Swedish grammar on this supportive and informative online workshop.
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00
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  12. Norwegian Holiday Kit
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 12 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Finn Bugge
    Make the most of your holidays in Norway with this short, intensive course. This Holiday Kit will provide you with all the language you need to communicate in the most common holiday situations & have a friendly chat with the locals!
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £32.00
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  13. Writing for children: getting started
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    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 22 Jul 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Andrew Weale
    Develop your ideas for children's stories in this practical and interactive short course. Topics will include plot, characterisation and viewpoint, and how to approach the children's publishing industry today.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  14. Ways into playwriting: getting started
    Rows of seats in a theatre
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 26 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sharmila Chauhan
    Explore the fundamental techniques of writing for the stage in this introductory short course. Get to grips with dialogue, character, story and structure, and start work on your own play.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  15. A taste of philosophy
    man walking up stairs into cut out of a brain
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 26 Jul 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Karl White
    Have you ever wondered what philosophy is? What do philosophers talk about? Can they tell you the meaning of life or is it just jargon and navel gazing? Come along and find out.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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