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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If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- Explore PortugalCourse start date: Sat 15 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Claudia CerbinoWould you like to discover a lovely country blessed with a mild climate and a beautiful coastline? Come and explore Portugal’s history, culture and places of interest throughout the country.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £19.00 - Welsh pronunciation workshopCourse start date: Sat 8 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jack Pulman-SlaterUnderstand how to produce the sounds of Welsh with increased accuracy, confidence and intelligibility on this practical and popular online course.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £32.00 - Conversations in K-dramaCourse start date: Sat 8 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jiyeon KimImprove your speaking and listening skills in Korean through the joy of watching popular K-dramas in this online workshop.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Korean: language, customs and lifestyle
Course start date: Sat 15 Mar 2025Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jaeran WonFind out more about the fascinating language, culture and traditions of Korea.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Literature taster Course start date: Sat 29 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Patricia SweeneyDo you want to explore how to go about understanding a poem? How to do a close reading of a work of fiction? Come and join this online taster session to find out what makes a literature class at City Lit so special.
The course also presents an overview of our literature offering for term three in fiction, poetry, drama and literary non-fiction (April-July 2025).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Film studies taster Course start date: Sat 5 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jon WisbeyThis taster of forthcoming film courses at City Lit in 2025 offers you the chance to think about which ones to take while also providing an opportunity to explore some of the key areas in film studies more generally.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Danish grammar workshop: word orderCourse start date: Sat 5 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anne Svenstrup GrantAre you learning Danish and find yourself confused by word order? Where exactly should you put IKKE in a sentence? Which words trigger a change in word order? We'll answer these questions and more on this supportive and structured online workshop.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - A taste of philosophy Course start date: Sat 26 Jul 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Karl WhiteHave you ever wondered what philosophy is? What do philosophers talk about? Can they tell you the meaning of life or is it just jargon and navel gazing? Come along and find out.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Places to visit in South KoreaCourse start date: Sat 17 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jaeran WonCome and learn more about key places to visit in this fascinating country.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - The Miracle of Prose Poetry: Baudelaire and beyondCourse start date: Sat 17 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Suzannah V. EvansWhat is prose poetry? What makes prose poetry different from line-broken poetry? Why might poets choose to write in this form? Come and explore the complexities and possibilities of this provocative form in a supportive group context.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00 - Chinese: The meaning of charactersCourse start date: Sat 12 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Joyce LeeCome and explore the essence of Chinese characters and their profound significance in this enlightening lively online workshop. Unlock the hidden meanings behind strokes and symbols, tracing the cultural, historical, and philosophical depths they hold.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Norwegian Holiday KitCourse start date: Sat 12 Jul 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Finn BuggeMake the most of your holidays in Norway with this short, intensive course. This Holiday Kit will provide you with all the language you need to communicate in the most common holiday situations & have a friendly chat with the locals!
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £32.00
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