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Looking for a course? City Lit has you covered. We have lots of courses, guided walks, expert talks, and events — more than any other college in London.

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.

We offer online courses as well as hybrid and blended learning, and in-person courses in London.

 

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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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  6. Spanish 3: revision
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 21 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  María Isalt
    Brush up and improve your Spanish through grammar revision focusing on listening and speaking. You should have studied Spanish for at least three or four years. Based on the tutor's own materials.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00
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  8. German beginners: module 1
    Course start date:  Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Anna Rioland

    Choose either an in-person course in the heart of London or live online sessions.This course aims to enable students to begin to communicate with some fluency in a range of everyday situations.The emphasis is on the practical use of German and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on chapters 1-4 of Willkommen (Hodder Arnold).

    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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  9. Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00
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  10. Create social media content using Canva
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 29 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Byron Johnson-Brown
    In this 3-hour interactive course, you’ll learn to create captivating social media content using Canva. This workshop is designed for those who want to elevate their social media presence through professional-quality graphics, whether for personal branding, small business marketing, or creative projects. You’ll explore Canva’s user-friendly features to produce engaging visuals that stand out on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00
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  12. Hindi beginners: short introduction
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 3 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Roopam Aggarwal
    Learn the basics of this captivating language with an emphasis on practical use and the development of your listening and speaking skills. Suitable for complete beginners. Learn to speak Hindi and develop your listening and speaking skills in this communicative class which emphasises the practical use of the language. Suitable for complete beginners.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00
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