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.
Please use the filters on this page to search by subject, location/delivery mode, time of day, price and more to ensure you find the perfect course for you.
If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- French beginners: module 2Course start date: Wed 29 Jan 2025 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Isabelle FontanLearn French 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 £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00 - Spanish beginners: module 1Course start date: Sat 1 Feb 2025 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Roberto GallegoLearn 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; publisher: Campus Difusión (please see the relevant section 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 - Italian beginners: module 3Course start date: Sat 26 Apr 2025 (and 5 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 £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Spanish beginners: module 2Course start date: Mon 3 Feb 2025 (and 7 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 £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Piano/keyboards 1BCourse start date: Sat 3 May 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lucia Sanchez de HaroA near-beginners’ course for pianists. If you have completed Piano/keyboards 1A or and have basic keyboard and music reading skills in C position, this course will introduce you to more notes.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Italian beginners: module 2Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Paola NorthContinue 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).
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 - Chinese beginners: module 2Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Zhonghan LinContinue learning Mandarin Chinese in the heart of London on this lively classroom-based course. You should have completed Chinese beginners: module1 or equivalent (about 15hrs hours of learning).Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Korean beginners: module 2+3Course start date: Sat 3 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Heeyun ChoiContinue learning Korean on this lively online course. Suitable if you have completed Korean beginners: module 1+2 or equivalent.
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 - Drumming 1ACourse start date: Sat 3 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Paul ChiversCome and learn the practical skills you need to play drum kit in contemporary music, including stick technique, four-way coordination, listening and music reading. You will play acoustic and practice kits in class. Please bring your own sticks.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £249.00 - Italian beginners: module 1Course start date: Fri 7 Feb 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Simona CecchiniWith 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 £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Japanese beginners: module 1Course start date: Sat 1 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kiyomi UntenLearn to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills. Suitable for complete beginners.
We offer one hour Japanese tasters: one online on 15/01/25 (LJT3) or in person on 13/01/25 (LJT5). Please check the details by using the following course codes in the above search function on this page.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Chinese beginners: module 1Course start date: Sat 1 Feb 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Joyce LeeLearn Chinese Mandarin on this lively online course.
This course is designed for beginners who have little or no prior knowledge of Chinese.
Whether you're a student, professional, or simply curious about the language and culture, this course will equip you with the essential skills to communicate confidently in Mandarin.
Our emphasis on speaking ensures that you'll be able to engage in meaningful conversations from the very first lesson. You'll learn useful phrases, expressions, and idioms, enabling you to communicate effectively in various social and everyday situations.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
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