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Dive into an unparalleled range of online courses with City Lit, the UK’s leading adult education provider. 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.

Courses in London & Online

Thousands of short courses in London and online as well as longer skills-based courses and qualifications available to book online now!

Whether you want to try something new, revive your passion, or take your skills to the next level; we have a huge range of courses for you to explore. Discover Languages, Art & Design, Drama, Music & Dance, Technology & Business, Writing, British Sign Language and much more!

All our courses here at City Lit are taught by expert tutors such as published authors, academics, practising artists, and experienced professionals. Our friendly, supportive, and inspiring tutors are here to boost your confidence and motivate you at every step. We always ensure that your journey with us is enjoyable, positive, and thought-provoking.

We offer online courses and in-person courses. Our interactive online courses are taught live and in small groups. Read our guide to online learning for more information. In-person courses are delivered at our modern college campus in London near Covent Garden

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  1. Contemporary dance: intermediate
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 26 Feb 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Orley Quick
    Push your physicality, stamina and strength through technical exercises, dynamic travelling and fluid phrases. Be challenged mentally and physically, take risks and work with full body awareness. This class is appropriate for people who have lots of experience in Contemporary dance and are confident with floor work.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00
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  2. Contemporary dance: general level
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 26 Feb 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Orley Quick
    Develop your physicality while further enhancing your understanding of contemporary dance, through technical exercises, dynamic travelling and fluid phrases. This class is appropriate for people who are ready to move on from the beginners course or who have previous dance experience.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00
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  3. Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £69.00
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  4. Spanish 4/5 México Indígena: relaciones entre el Espacio, la Ciudad y el Arte
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 12 Mar 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Pilar Villanueva Martinez
    Este curso explora las tradiciones y conocimiento indígena de méxico por medio del análisis de sus diferentes espacios, incluyendo las históricas pirámides como la ciudad moderna. En particular, el curso se centra en las relaciones entre espacio y arte y tradición indígena, el cual ha sido fundamental para construir la idea de nación mexicana.







    Este curso es para estudiantes con nivel avanzado de español (si has estudiado español al menos durante 5 años).







    This course is open to students with an advanced level of Spanish and native speakers.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00
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  5. Audition ready
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 19 Mar 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Simon Darwen
    Learn how an audition panel sees you in order to maximise your chances of success. Work on your audition speeches in this workshop so your pieces are solid. Ideal if you applying for drama school or preparing for industry castings.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00
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  6. Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £87.00 Concession £76.00
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  7. Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £299.00 Concession £209.00
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  8. Spanish 3/4: colonialismo español y esclavitud en el Caribe: el caso de Cuba
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 21 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Vanesa Guzman
    Este fascinante curso explora la historia de la esclavitud y el colonialismo en la Península Ibérica, el Caribe y particularment Cuba, entre el siglo XV y el siglo XX.











    Este curso es para estudiantes con nivel intermedio y avanzado de español (si has estudiado español al menos durante 5 años).







    This course will be delivered online in Spanish. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in the course details for more information.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00
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  9. The global economy unpacked: the forming of the economies of the Global South
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 21 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Ingrid Aguiar Schlindwein
    Explore how historical, political, and economic factors have shaped Global South economies. Analyze trade, governance, urbanization, poverty, sustainability, and challenges, fostering a holistic understanding of their development within the global landscape.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00
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  10. Art revolutions from 1905-1925
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 4 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Christopher Collier
    Cubism, Futurism and Constructivism are pivotal movements in the history of modern art – encapsulating all the promise and peril of the 20th century’s devastating birth, and even helping rewrite perceptions of space and time.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
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  11. Spanish 4/5: música y protesta en América latina
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 11 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Pilar Villanueva Martinez
    Descubre el vínculo entre la música y las protestas de América latina en este impactante curso que estudia y analiza diferentes estilos musicales, con una variedad de artistas de México, Guatemala, Chile, Puerto Rico, Colombia y más.







    Este curso es para estudiantes con nivel avanzado de español (si has estudiado español al menos durante 5 años).







    This course will be delivered online in Spanish. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in the course details for more information.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00
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  12. The Global Economy unpacked: Latin America in the Global Economy from 1800 onwards
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 11 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Ingrid Aguiar Schlindwein
    South America's economic journey: colonization, industrialization, neoliberal reforms, regional integration, challenges, sustainability, and emerging opportunities for inclusive growth.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00
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  13. Chinese 4/5: revision
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 9 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ting Poon
    Take your Mandarin proficiency to new heights with level 4 revision course tailored for students with at least 5 years of Chinese language experience. Fine-tune your skills in grammar, comprehension and vocabulary with this short lively course in central London.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00
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