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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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  3. Russia and Ukraine: The memory politics of conflict
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 27 Nov 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Olivia Durand
    The ongoing Russian occupation of Ukraine and the Ukrainian fight for its people, land and sovereignty is not only fought on the battlefield. A significant dimension revolves around how Ukraine as a multi-cultural nation and sovereign state challenges the dominant Russian political representation of the linkage between the history of the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union and today's Russia. Join us to understand how both history and memory are an integral dimension of the war.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00
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  5. Return to Spanish (advanced)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 23 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Cristina Casado

    If you have learned Spanish in the past, but it has been a while, then come and join this lively course to refresh your advanced Spanish. You wil review, revise and practice in a course that is tailored to your needs. After attending this course, you will be able join a level 4 or 5 course in the summer or in September.

    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00
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  6. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  7. Spanish beginners: taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 10 Nov 2025 (and 6 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Adriana Itriago Gavidia
    Get a flavour of a new language and its basic sentence structure. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  9. Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £45.00
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  10. Film studies taster
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 13 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Paul Sutton
    Learn how to evaluate and discuss films while enjoying a working example of a City Lit Film Studies class. In this class we will view and explore clips from a number of films, including popular remakes, enabling us to consider and compare themes and techniques from differing filmmaking countries. There will be a chance to review – in brief – film courses at City Lit (September - December 2025).
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00
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  11. Spanish 2/3: Un viaje por la Patagonia argentina
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    Course start date:  Sat 1 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Analía Tolone
    Discover the beauty of the outstanding of Argentinian Patagonia, the region defined by its dramatic landscapes, jagged peaks, pristine rivers and incredible wildlife. In this workshop we will explore the three main districts (The Lake District, Atlantic and Southern Patagonia) and their historic aspects. We will also touch in the Welsh culture heritage that can be found in small towns such as Trelew.







    This will be an informative workshop done in Spanish. You should have an elementary level of the language



    (at least an A2 leve, i.e at least Spanish 2 upper).
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £12.00
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  13. Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £80.00
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  14. Hidden Histories of World War 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 3 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Maisa Edwards, Sunday Abraham Ogunode, Dafydd Townley, Ketan Varia
    Discover the lesser-known histories of World War One on this 6-week, co-taught course, from the role played by Africans to the declaration of war by Brazil and the significant role played by soldiers from the Indian subcontinent.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00
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  15. French 4/5 : Cinq semaines, un livre:
    Course start date:  Mon 3 Nov 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Would you like to read a contemporary book in French? Join this class and delve into the world of a French author while simultaneously expanding your knowledge of vocabulary and appreciating a writing style.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
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