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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. Italian beginners: module 1
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 20 Sep 2025 (and 15 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Blended (learn both online and in-person)

    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.'.

    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 £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
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  2. Spanish beginners: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 2 Jun 2025 (and 17 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Blended (learn both online and in-person)

    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 £219.00
    Rating:
    92% of 100
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  3. French beginners: module 1
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 25 Oct 2025 (and 10 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Blended (learn both online and in-person)

    Tutors:  Valerie Jézéquel
    Learn 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. Please note that this is a blended delivery course. Sessions on 25/10, 01/11, 06/12 and 13/12 will be delivered in person in our main buiding on Keeley Street. Sessions on 08/11, 15/11, 22/11 and 29/11 will be delivered online.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £229.00
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