Courses in London & Online
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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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- Procreate for illustrationCourse start date: Fri 28 Mar 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lucia VintiProcreate is an innovative digital drawing software taking the illustration world by storm! In this workshop you will explore a number of different techniques to create striking illustrations on Procreate.
Please note* you will need your own iPad with Procreate installed, and a stylus such as an Apple Pencil.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - French beginners: module 2Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Daniel FernandezLearn French in the heart of London on this lively interactive course for near beginners. The course will be taught in French with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Italian beginners: module 3Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Mariangela PilloniContinue learning to speak Italian on this communicative course, with the emphasis on the practical use of Italian and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Suitable if you have completed beginners: module 2 or equivalent. Based on Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version). Suggested progression route: Italian 2 lower: module 1.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Italian rapidamente: module 2Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Silvana VistolaSuitable if you have completed Italian Rapidamente: module 1.
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 - Spanish beginners: module 3Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Analía ToloneContinue 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 7 and 9 of Nos Vemos Hoy 1 Compacto (Publisher: Difusión). Please see the relevant 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.
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 - Spanish rápidamente: module 2Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Claudia CerbinoIntensive Spanish course that is suitable if you already speak a romance language like Italian, French, Portuguese or Romanian or if you want to learn at a much faster pace. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 1 rápidamente: module 1' or equivalent. Based on Aula Internacional 1 Plus, (Difusión Publishers).
PLEASE DO NOT BUY THE BOOK UNTILL AFTER THE FIRST SESSION AS, IF YOU TRANSFER TO A REGULAR BEGINNERS COURSES, YOU WILL USE A DIFFERENT BOOK.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £162.00 - Lipreading and managing hearing loss: beginners module 2Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Christine HathwayThis 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.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £115.00 - French beginners: module 1Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025 (and 13 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pascale VuittenezLearn French on this lively interactive course for beginners. The course will be taught in French, with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Spanish beginners: module 2Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Analía ToloneContinue 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; 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 £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Italian beginners: module 2Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025 (and 5 other dates)
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 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version).Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Japanese beginners: module 3Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaContinue learning to speak Japanese on this course for near beginners. The emphasis is on developing your listening and speaking skills. Suitable if you have completed beginners module 2 or 6 months recently
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This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Italian rapidamente: module 3Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Evi CampetellaSuitable if you have completed Italian Rapidamente: module 2. This intensive Italian course that is suitable if you already speak a Romance language like Spanish, French, Portuguese or Romanian or if you want to learn at a much faster pace. This is suitable for those who have completed Italian rapidamente: modules 1 and 2, or who have a similar level. Feel free to get in touch if you're unsure of your level.
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 - Swedish beginners: module 3Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lisa StridSuitable if you have completed Swedish beginners: module 2 or have equivalent experience.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Italian beginners: module 1Course start date: Thu 8 May 2025 (and 15 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
With its rich culture and history and its incredible landscapes and architecture, there are countless reasons to learn Italian. Whether you wish to learn Italian in order to make your visits to Italy more enjoyable, or because you'd like to speak with family and friends in their native language, this course will provide the groundwork for you to begin your journey towards fluency. Our emphasis is on speaking and listening skills so that you can begin communicating quickly in Italian. Once you've completed this course you can continue with 'Italian beginners: module 2.'.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Anatomy and physiology: access to Level 3Course start date: Thu 11 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Janet WhiteheadDid you know that 80% of your brain is water or that your tongue is the strongest muscle in the body? Gain a basic understanding of the major systems of the body and how they interact with each other. Tutor: Alan Billington.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £167.00
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