Courses for beginners

It’s never too late to learn something new. If you want to kickstart a new hobby or pick up a new skill then City Lit is a great place to start.

Our beginners courses will introduce you to your new passion and help you progress your skills to the next level. If you're not sure where to start then have a look at our selection below for some ideas and inspiration.

If you are ready for the challenge then let our expert tutors guide you on your journey towards to a rewarding new hobby.

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  1. Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00
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  2. Italian beginners: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 6 May 2025 (and 15 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Anita Szabo

    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 start communicating quickly in Italian. Once you've completed this course you can continue with 'Italian beginners: module 2.’

    Learn to speak Italian on this intensive evening class. Taught in Italian, the emphasis is on developing your speaking and listening skills. Each lesson is a bit longer than our standard lesson time, so you'll cover the same ground as you would in a standard beginners course, but you'll do so in fewer weeks. Based on Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni).
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £115.00
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  3. Spanish beginners: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 16 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Cristina Casado
    Learn 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 Compacto; publisher: Campus Difusión (please see the relevant section for the ISBN)







    Please do not buy the book until after the first class as if you transfer to another level, you may use a different book.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  4. Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00
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  5. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £199.00
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  6. Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
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  7. Japanese beginners: short introduction
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 5 Jun 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Hisaka Bunting
    Get a short introduction to the Japanese language and discover aspects of Japanese language culture in these online communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
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  8. Charleston: general level
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 14 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rosaria Sativa
    The Charleston is a fun, easy and uplifting dance and this solo dancing course will have you moving with speed, vitality, and expression. With toe tapping Jazz music from the 1920s and beyond you will learn original Charleston dance steps and moves, improve your musicality and improvisation. A great way to get fit whilst learning a unique and impressive new skill.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00
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  9. Tap intensive (beginners)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Benjamin Bailey

    If you are new to tap then this is the place to start. An intensive course suitable for students of all ages with good general fitness. Tap shoes are essential.

    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £48.00
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  10. Drumming: introduction
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Thu 17 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Mark Huggett
    For beginners to learn the practical skills required 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.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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  11. Singing for absolute beginners
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 22 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Katherine Strohmaier
    Start your journey as a singer this summer with this short, enjoyable course. Take your first important steps towards a healthy vocal technique and confidence in your singing.
    Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £48.00
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  12. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  13. BSL level 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 17 Sep 2025 (and 7 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Antony Rabin
    Have you always wanted to learn British Sign Language and communicate with Deaf people? Develop the skills you need to gain the level 1 BSL qualification, accredited by Signature. The fees for BSL level 1 courses include a year's subscription to Signworld.







    You may wish to study BSL without the pressure of an exam, or just for fun. We can arrange for you to be taught without a formal final assessment and you will receive a certificate of attendance.
    Full fee £779.00 Senior fee £779.00 Concession £584.00
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  14. Folk and pop guitar 1A
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 20 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Tony Rowden
    Learn about tuning your instrument, strumming and picking, simple chords for pop songs, scales and chord symbols on this starter course. Use any acoustic guitar for this introductory course in playing pop, rock, blues and folk styles.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00
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  15. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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