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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.

 

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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. Dutch beginners taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 9 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Francine van den Berg
    Come and discover Dutch in this lively taster.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  2. Hungarian beginners taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 9 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Eva Pallaghy
    Come and discover Hungarian in this lively taster.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  3. Playwriting: a taster
    Playwriting: a taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 9 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Nicole Acquah
    Give playwriting a try in this fun and supportive one-off taster session. Ideal if you want to unlock your imagination and express yourself, but need a bit of encouragement to get started.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  4. Creative writing: a taster
    Creative writing: a taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 1 Dec 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Give creative writing a try in this fun and supportive one-off taster session. Ideal if you want to unlock your imagination and express yourself, but need a bit of encouragement to get started.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  5. German advanced taster
    Café Sperl in Austria, Vienna
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 10 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Tatjana Pisarski
    Come and enjoy this taster of advanced German.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  6. Writing creative non-fiction: a taster
    Writing creative non-fiction: a taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 2 Dec 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Julie Garton
    Have you had experiences that will move, delight or entertain readers? This taster session in creative non-fiction explores approaches to capturing your most poignant moments and crafting them into inspiring pieces of literature.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  7. Poetry: a taster
    Poetry: a taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 2 Dec 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Julie Irigaray
    This short, fun workshop is the perfect starting point for students who are writing for the first time or new to the poetry path. Join us for thought-provoking writing exercises and poetry theory for beginners.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  8. Spanish 3 lower taster
    Course start date:  Mon 15 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Come and discover what a lower Intermediate Spanish class feels like.



    This course is suitable if you have studied Spanish for about 3 years recently.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  9. Norwegian beginners taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 15 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Finn Bugge
    Come and discover Norwegian on this lively online taster.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  10. Ways into poetry
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 7 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Cecilia Knapp
    Relatively new to writing poetry? This inspiring course offers an opportunity to experiment with language and a variety of poetic devices alongside fellow emerging poets. Discover the key elements of a poem in a friendly and interactive class.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £120.00
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  11. Cornish beginners taster
    Bright Summer view across Towan Beach, Newquay, Cornwall towards the harbour at Low tide.
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Gary Retallick
    Come and discover Cornish in this lively online taster.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  12. Spanish 2 lower taster
    Tostadas With Smoked Salmon and Soft Baked Cheese at a Restaurant in Olite Spain
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Roberto Gallego
    Come and discover what an elementary Spanish class feels like.



    This course is suitable if you have studied Spanish for 1-2 years recently.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  13. Swedish beginners taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Yohanna Jacobsson
    Come and discover Swedish on this lively online taster.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  14. Irish beginners taster
    Woman standing with arms wide stretched in front of the Gap of Dunloe, County Kerry, Ireland
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sarah O'Donnell
    Come and discover the Irish language in this lively taster session.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  15. Russian beginners taster
    St Isaacs Cathedral St Petersburg Russia
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Altannavch Murray
    Come and discover Russian in this lively taster.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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