Courses in London & Online

This course will provide an overview of the politics of ‘Left populism’ in their historical perspective and contemporary manifestations as well as in their relation to socialist politics.

This class is suitable for if you have completed module 1 or an introduction to lipreading class at City Lit. You will develop your lipreading and fingerspelling skills and build your confidence.







This course will be taught in spoken English and not in sign language.







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







This is a live online course. You will need:



- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.



- A computer with microphone and camera. (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook). The classes work best using a desktop device. Please avoid accessing the class using a tablet or phone as the screen size will limit your ability to lipread or join in with the class.



We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.

Defining itself around themes such as realism, class and national identity, and differentiating itself from Hollywood and other national cinemas, British cinema has found critical and popular acclaim both domestically and internationally. This course explores key themes and developments in British cinema, past and present, through a range of films, filmmakers and critical concepts and responses.

Learn to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills. Suitable for complete beginners. Choose either an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.



We offer in-person (LJT1) and online Japanese tasters sessions (LJT2).

Learn Arabic in the heart of London on this live online course.







This course is designed for beginners who have little or no prior knowledge of Arabic. It focuses on developing basic speaking and listening skills in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), the standardised form of Arabic used in formal settings, media, and literature. The course will introduce students to essential vocabulary and grammar structures, with a focus on practical communication in everyday situations.

Suitable for complete beginners wanting to learn this fascinating Celtic language.







Note that we are running a taster in September if you would like to experience learning Irish, search for "Irish taster".

Consolidate and build on your Danish language skills and expand your knowledge of Danish traditions and culture. Suitable if you have done modules 1 and 2, or equivalent.

Make 2025 the year you start learning Danish! This friendly course for complete beginners and will introduce you to this fascinating Scandinavian language.