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- City Lit gift vouchers - the perfect gift
Looking for that perfect present? Treat someone to the gift of learning with a course at City Lit. Available from £10, our gift vouchers can be used to book a place on any of our courses, from London walks and food tasting to museum visits, poetry and much more. Simply purchase your voucher and the recipient can choose from thousands of courses, at a time which suits them.Full fee £10.00 - Social media for business: introduction Course start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Julian HoldenThis practical course is aimed at people who would like to use social media marketing to promote their business. This class is ideal for those with some familiarity with social media. You will learn how social media can be used to communicate with your target audience.
This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Cello 2B Course start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Polly HewettIf you have completed Cello 2A, or have had at least one year’s tuition (playing at grade 1 or 2 standard), explore cello technique and repertoire, including ensemble music. Break week 19th February 2025. - Debating: improvers (online)Course start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Gavin IllsleyFor those who have some experience in debating or related courses, you will progress quickly in areas of content, strategy and style, while honing your articulation and enunciation. This term the course will be taught online.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £90.00 - Spanish 4 práctica y perfeccionamiento: module 2 Course start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amaia IbargüenEste curso es ideal si has completado 'Spanish 4 práctica y perfeccionamiento: module 1' o has estudiado unos cinco años de español y desean obtener un conocimiento más profundo de la lengua y cultura del mundo hispanohablante. En este curso consolidarás aspectos gramaticales de la lengua con noticias y temas de actualidad a un nivel B2.2. Based on Aula Internacional Plus 5, new edition, (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 £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £219.00 - Ballet pointe: improvers Course start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Dilek TaptikRefine, stregthen and challenge your pointe work. With expert guidance you will gain greater confindence and build on your technique as we explore more complex combinations at the barre and in the centre. Working safely and with correct alignment are at the core of what we do so to get the most out of this course you should have attended regular ballet classes and pointe work for at least 12-18 months.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00 - Classical guitar: advanced Course start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tony RowdenFor experienced classical guitarists, this class will work on scales and arpeggios at grades 7 and 8, and fingerstyle versions of Baroque, Latin and popular music.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Recorder ensemble: advanced Course start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Caoimhe de PaorIf you are already experienced in recorder ensemble playing, join this small, friendly group to develop your ensemble skills playing Renaissance, Baroque and contemporary music. Break week: 19 Feb 2025.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £195.00 - Contemporary dance: intermediateCourse start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Orley QuickPush 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 - Italian beginners at a gentle pace: module 2Course start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Maria FontanaContinue learning to speak Italian on this communicative course for near beginners, with the emphasis on the practical use of Italian and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on Nuovo Espresso 1 (libro studente, published by Alma Edizioni - Italian version).Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Medieval Britain & Europe: Makers of the Medieval North part 1Course start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael BloomfieldExplore the lives and achievements of some of the most influential men and women of faith and action in northern Europe during the earlier medieval period.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00 - Create content using Canva AICourse start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Byron Johnson-BrownIn this 3-hour interactive workshop, you’ll explore the innovative features of Canva AI to create unique and engaging content for your projects. Whether you’re a business owner, marketer, or creative enthusiast, this course will help you leverage AI tools to elevate your design skills and produce eye-catching content quickly and efficiently.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Italian 3 upper: module 2 Course start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Flavia D'AngelantonioQuesti corsi ti daranno la possibilitá di migliorare le tue capacitá di comprensione ed espressione scritta ed orale e sono basati sull' uso di materiale audiovisivo, lettura, discussione e pratica grammaticale. É necessario aver completato il 'module 1' o equivalente. Il corso si basa sul libro Espresso 3 (Alma Edizioni).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Una stagione con Dante: InfernoCourse start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Francesco BucciolVenite a scoprire la struttura dell'Inferno dantesco e della ricca simbologia dei diavoli. Parleremo anche dell’importanza della presenza della guida dantesca: Virgilio.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Russian 3: module 2 Course start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Altannavch MurrayFurther develop your listening and speaking skills and gain an insight into aspects of Russian culture. Suitable if you have completed Russian 3: module 1 or have equivalent experience with Russian.
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