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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: an Introduction for beginners at the British Museum
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 5 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  The British Museum

    Tutors:  Noriko Inagaki

    This four-week course, presented in partnership between the British Museum and City Lit, uses British Museum objects related to ancient Japan to provide a foundation in Japanese. Please note, this course will be taught at the British Museum.

    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £104.00
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  2. Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs: an introduction for beginners at the British Museum
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 17 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  The British Museum

    Tutors:  Hugo Cook

    This six-week course delves into the written words and thoughts of the ancient Egyptians. Students will gain a foundation in the iconic writing of hieroglyphs, putting their newfound skills into practice by reading original texts from the British Museum collection. This is a truly fascinating and intricate language, and it offers its readers the ability to understand the lost voices of one of history’s most remarkable civilisations. This is an online version of the course held at the British Museum.

    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
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