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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. Russian 5: advanced conversation
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 29 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Inessa Ray
    This is an advanced discussion group covering cultural issues with relevant points of grammar, as and when necessary. You should have an advanced level (5 years or more) of spoken Russian.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00
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  7. Return to German (lower intermediate)
    Course start date:  Wed 1 Oct 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Blended (learn both online and in-person)

    Tutors:  Anna Rioland
    This course is suitable if you have done GCSE/ O 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 lower intermediate German.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
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  8. Cult TV: I'm not a Number; I am a Free Man - The Prisoner
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 6 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Graham Rinaldi
    Who was Number 6?, Why did he resign?, Who was Number 1? – Patrick McGoohan the highest paid actor on British television had grown tired with the espionage series Danger Man (1960-67) and with the writer George Markstein created a new project – The Prisoner (1967-68). Over 17 episodes, with its mixture of surrealism, paranoia, pop art and spy thriller, The Prisoner defined the term “Cult Television”. From its inception to the present day, The Prisoner continues to intrigue and raise debate among television viewers.
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  9. French 4/5: Le meilleur de l'agenda culturel de l'automne 2025
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    Course start date:  Mon 13 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Anais Perdaems

    Dive into the vibrant cultural scenes of three of Europe’s most dynamic cities. Designed for advanced speakers of French, this course offers a curated journey through the season’s most exciting theatre, music, dance, and visual arts events in Paris, Brussels, and Geneva. Whether you're a culture lover or a curious newcomer, you'll discover where to go, what to see, and how to spot the artistic trends shaping the moment. With room to explore your own interests, this course is perfect for anyone eager to connect with culture while practising their French.

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