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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.

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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. Japanese beginners: short introduction
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 5 Jun 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    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 £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
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  2. German for art lovers (intermediate and advanced)
    Course start date:  Fri 10 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Annette Kossow
    This is an upper intermediate to advanced online German course (B2) discovering and discussing German art.
    Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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  3. Ways into creative writing: a gentle pace
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 11 Jun 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Henry Martin
    Are you brand new to creative writing? Do you want to build your confidence in a supportive environment alongside other beginners? This gentle short-course guides students taking their first steps on the path to becoming a creative writer.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  4. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  5. Using hashtags effectively
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 24 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Amber Raney-Kincade
    Hashtags are used on social media across many platforms, including Instagram, TikTok and Threads. This class is devoted to understanding hashtags and how to use them properly and effectively on social platforms. What is a hashtag, how do you create and track one, and how do you pick the right hashtag for your social media content.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00
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  6. Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00
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  7. French 4: Return to French (Advanced)
    Course start date:  Mon 7 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    If your advanced French is a bit rusty and you wish you could reactivate your passive knowledge, this is the right course for you. This course will help you access your dormant French and bring it back to life. After attending this course you should be able join a level 4 or 5 course.

    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  8. Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £103.00
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  9. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  10. Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £125.00
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  11. Ways into poetry
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 4 Oct 2025 (and 7 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Cecilia Knapp
    Come and revel in the possibilities of expression and form offered by poems across time, guided by lively group discussion and tutor expertise.
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00
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  12. Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £125.00
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  13. Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £125.00
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  14. Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £269.00 Concession £175.00
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  15. Japanese beginners: module 1
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 11 Oct 2025 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    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
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