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- Return to German (intermediate)Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Barbara PölletChoose either an in-person course in the heart of London or live online sessions.This course is suitable if you have done GCSE, O Level or A level German some time ago and would like to return to studying German or are studying 2 upper at City Lit and would like to revise your intermediate German.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - French 2 upper: module 1
Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 6 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Pascale VuittenezCome and join this lively online interactive intermediate French course. The course will give you a greater understand understing of French and of the French speaking world. Suitable if you have completed a French 2 lower course or if you have recently studied French for 2 years.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Spanish 2 upper: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: María IsaltFurther improve your Spanish. The emphasis is on listening, speaking and acquiring greater understanding of Spanish grammar. Suitable if you have completed if have completed Spanish 2 lower or equivalent. Based on Aula Internacional 2 Plus (Difusión Publishers).
Please do not buy the book until after the first session, as if you transfer to another level you might use a different book.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Spanish 3 lower: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Amaia IbargüenImprove your intermediate Spanish on this lively course, with the emphasis on speaking, listening and acquiring a greater understanding of Spanish grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 2: upper' or equivalent. Based on Aula Internacional 3 Plus (Difusión Publishers).
Please do not buy the book until after the first session, as if you transfer to another level you might use a different book.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Italian 3 lower: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Italian 3 lower is our course for learners in their fourth year of Italian, so it's meant for intermediate learners who are at CEFR level B1. Italian 3 lower comes after Italian beginners, Italian 2 lower and then Italian 2 upper. You'll improve your intermediate Italian on this communicative course through speaking and listening activities, so the emphasis is on developing your oral skills, but you'll continue to learn more complex grammar and expand your vocabulary.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Zumba gold Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Eleanor ShearnLearn dance fitness moves and enjoy a fun workout to help with cardiovascular fitness, muscular conditioning, flexibility, co-ordination and balance. Suitable for active older adults, beginners and those who prefer lower intensity Zumba®.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00 - French 2 lower: module 1 Course start date: Mon 13 Oct 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Valerie JézéquelImprove your elementary French on this lively online interactive course. The emphasis of the course will be on the developing your speaking and listening skills.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Pilates mixed levels Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Eleanor ShearnLearn unique Pilates exercises to improve your core strength, muscular strength, balance, posture and relaxation. Develop your technique, use small equipment, and progress your practise. Include these enjoyable exercises into your daily routine for improved health.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £146.00 - French 3 upper: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Isabelle FontanImprove your upper intermediate French on this communicative course. The emphasis will be on developing your speaking and listening skills and on acquiring a greater understanding of French grammar and fluency.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Italian 2 upper: module 1Course start date: Tue 30 Sep 2025 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Paola NorthImprove your lower intermediate Italian on this communicative course. The emphasis is on the development of your oral skills. Suitable if you have completed 'Italian 2 lower', or have studied Italian for about 2 years. Based on Nuovo Espresso 2 (Alma Edizioni, Italian version).Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £229.00 - Arabic 2 lower: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Taïssir K MahmoudContinue learning Arabic on this lively online course.
Suitable if you have studied Arabic for two years or have an equivalent level and would like to keep improving your knowledge of MSA.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Irish 2 upper: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: William BradyContinue building on your intermediate Irish language skills on this interective and lively class. Students will explore a variety of topics, using a variety of tenses, with a continuing emphasis on the spoken language. Choose either an in-person class in Covent Garden or a live online class.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Irish 2 lower: module 1Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: William BradyContinue learning Irish on this communicative and supportive class. Choose either an in-person class in central London or live online sessions.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Spanish 2 lower: module 3 Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Continue improving your elementary Spanish on this communicative course, taught in Spanish with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 2 lower: module 2' or equivalent. Based on units 11-15 of 'Ele Actual A2 (libro del alumno)' and exercise book (SM Publishers).
Please do not buy the book until after the first session, as if you transfer to another level you might use a different book.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Pilates beginners Course start date: Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Eleanor ShearnDiscover the difference Pilates can make to your life. Develop your core control, tone muscles and improve strength and posture. Ideal if you are new to Pilates or if you want to work at a more gentle level.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00
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