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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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  1. Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00
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  3. Drama therapy: intermediate
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 19 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Dan Skili
    Investigate the role and function of drama therapy as a working model on this intensive course. Looking at a range of drama tools that can be used in therapeutic settings, you will explore aspects of Playback Theatre and Forum Theatre as methods for engaging with others. Fun, insightful and packed with tools you can use, this is a great introduction to applying theatrical processes to therapy.
    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00
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  4. Craft focus: grammar, syntax and style for creative writers - getting started
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 13 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  William Brady
    Great poetry and prose begin when the writer puts the right words in the right places. Learn how and why the rules and conventions of language matter in this new course, which combines creative writing with opportunities to learn/revise essential points of grammar and useful literary concepts. Suitable for beginning writers looking to build confidence, and those with more experience who would like to practise these essential skills.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  5. Spanish beginners: module 2
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 29 Jul 2025 (and 10 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Cristina Casado

    Continue learning to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for near beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.

    Based on Units 5-6 Nos vemos Hoy 1 Compacto; publisher: Campus Difusión, (please see the coursebook section below for the ISBN).

    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 £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  6. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  7. Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00
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  8. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  9. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  10. Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00
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  11. Spanish beginners: module 1
    Course start date:  Mon 14 Jul 2025 (and 19 other dates)

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

    Tutors:  Keylor Murillo Moya
    Learn to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.







    Based on Units 1-3 of Nos Vemos Hoy 1 Compacto; publisher: Campus Difusión (please see the relevant section for the ISBN)







    Please do not buy the book until after the first class as if you transfer to another level, you may use a different book.







    Please note that this course will have some sessions in person, and some online. Please go down to the "How will I be taught?" section for details.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  12. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  14. Return to French (lower intermediate)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 2 Jul 2025 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Silvana Avram
    Revise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar. Suitable if you have completed completed 2-3 years of study in the past.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00
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  15. Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £55.00
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