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- German 3 upper: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Tim MatschakChoose either an in-person course in the heart of London or live online sessions. Come and improve your upper-intermediate German. Suitable if you have studied the language for at least four years (1.5 hours per week) or 2 years (3 hours per week). Based on Aspekte NEU B1+, 1. Teil
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Japanese 4/5: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Junko FuseStart learning advanced Japanese. You will be able to understand, speak and listen to more complex expressions in Japanese in various everyday situations.
Suitable if you have studied Japanese for 5/6 years or have an equivalent level (JLPT N4 level or above). Consolidate your knowledge and understanding of the structures of the Japanese language and work on more
complex grammatical structures and functions. Suitable if you have studied Japanese for about 5 years or have an equivalent level.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Breathe and Relax
Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Bram WilliamsIncorporating gentle relaxation, Chi Kung practices, and simple movement to free the restrictions to breath. Explore breath practices from varied Yoga, Meditation & wholistic approaches.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00 - Hindi 2 upper: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Geeta SharmaLearn Hindi on this lively online course.
This course is an opportunity to continue developing and improving your knowledge of Hindi using a wide range of the topics and subjects that occur in everyday situations. Suitable if you have completed Hindi levels 1 and 2 (2 years of Hindi). Suitable if you have studied Hindi for a year or have an equivalent level.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - New Testament Greek 3: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jordan DyckImprove your ability to read unadapted New Testament and early Christian writings, and refine your knowledge of the Koine Greek verb system, diving deep into the nuances of participles, tense-forms and verbal aspect.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Danish 2 upper: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anne Svenstrup GrantBuild on your lower intermediate knoweldge of Danish on this fun, supportive and interactive online course.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Swedish beginners: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Yohanna JacobssonStart your Swedish learning journey with City Lit! Our fun and interactive courses are suitable for complete beginners.
Choose either an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Cornish 2 lower: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Gary RetallickJoin our informative and fun online class for lower intermediate level learners of Cornish.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00 - Swedish 2 lower: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Lisa StridCome to join this lively course to practise and develop your elementary Swedish. Suitable if you have actively studied Swedish for a year recently.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Sleepwalking to Catastrophe? The Origins of the First World WarCourse start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Matthew PowellThe First World War didn’t erupt overnight—it was the result of decades of tensions, miscalculations, and fatal decisions. This course explores the long-term rivalries, shifting alliances, and short-term crises that led Europe to the brink in 1914. How did political ambitions, military strategies, and diplomatic failures push the world into an unprecedented conflict? Join us as we unravel the complex path to war and ask: was the catastrophe inevitable, or could history have taken a different turn?Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00 - Irish beginners: module 1Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarah O'DonnellSuitable for complete beginners wanting to learn this fascinating Celtic language.
Note that we are running a taster in September if you would like to experience learning Irish, search for "Irish taster".Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Danish beginners: module 3Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anne Svenstrup GrantConsolidate and build on your Danish language skills and expand your knowledge of Danish traditions and culture. Suitable if you have done modules 1 and 2, or equivalent.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Danish beginners: module 1Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anne Svenstrup GrantMake 2025 the year you start learning Danish! This friendly course for complete beginners and will introduce you to this fascinating Scandinavian language.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £239.00 - Scottish Gaelic post intermediate: module 1Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Morag TraynorPractice and improve your intermediate Gaelic in this lively online course, focusing on speaking and listening skills as well as Gaelic culture, poetry and music. Suitable if you have studied Gaelic for 2 to 3 years.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Russian beginners: module 1Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Altannavch MurrayDive into the fascinating world of the Russian language on this interactive course. Whether you're looking to explore the rich and complex cultures of the Russian-speaking world or seeking out a new linguistic challenge, this course is designed to help you achieve your goals. Choose an in-person course in Covent Garden or a live online course.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
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