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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?
- Spanish 2 lower: module 1
Course start date: Mon 23 Sep 2024 (and 10 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Roberto GallegoImprove your elementary Spanish on this communicative course, taught in Spanish with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish beginners: module 3' or equivalent. Based on units 1-5 of 'Ele Actual A2 (libro del alumno)' and exercise book (SM Publishers).
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 - French 3 upper: conversational French Course start date: Tue 8 Oct 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Stephanie RadetCome and practise your intermediate spoken French and develop your language skills in these topical discussion classes. Based on recordings from French television, radio news and newspaper articles.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - German 3 upper: module 1 Course start date: Tue 24 Sep 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Matteo AnelliLearn German in the heart of London. Come and improve your upper-intermediate German. Suitable if you have studied the language for at least four years (1.5 hours per week) or 2 years (3 hours per week). Based on Aspekte NEU B1+, 1. Teil
You might be interested in joining our German intermediate taster https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/german-intermediate-taster/lgt4-2324 before this course.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - French 2 lower: module 3 Course start date: Thu 10 Oct 2024 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Yolande Mallet De ChaunyContinue improving your elementary French in this lively interactive course. The course is suitable if you have completed a French 2 lower: module 2 course or have an equivalent level.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - BSL level 1 for Deaf people Course start date: Tue 24 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Peter BrownThis course is for Deaf learners who already use sign language in their everyday lives and want to further develop their skills in British Sign Language at level 1.
You will be able to communicate in BSL in a range of everyday topics and achieve a level 1 qualification, accredited by Signature.
This course is FREE if you are a resident in London and your preferred language is BSL
Full fee £0.00 - French 2 lower: module 1 Course start date: Tue 24 Sep 2024 (and 11 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Yolande Mallet De ChaunyImprove your elementary French on this lively interactive course. The emphasis of the course will be on the developing your speaking and listening skills.
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 - French beginners: module 1 Course start date: Mon 23 Sep 2024 (and 13 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Isabelle FontanLearn 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 - Acting: improvers Course start date: Wed 25 Sep 2024 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Juliet PragueContinue your development as you explore a range of exercises and acting techniques that will illuminate and enliven a variety of scripts and scenes. Consolidate techniques and deepen your understanding in a safe and supportive atmosphere.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £195.00 - BSL level 2 Course start date: Wed 25 Sep 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Susan WhalleyHave you passed your BSL level 1 and are you ready for a level 2 course? Build your skills and knowledge and achieve a level 2 qualification, accredited by Signature.Full fee £839.00 Senior fee £709.00 Concession £644.00 - Pottery: evening courseCourse start date: Tue 7 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trish SpenceFor those with previous experience who want to work towards their own goals, or for beginners who want to learn hand-building and throwing processes. We will also cover glazing and surface decoration.Full fee £599.00 Senior fee £479.00 Concession £389.00 - Carving in wood Course start date: Tue 7 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alexandra HarleyHave you ever fancied having a go at sculpting in wood? Or perhaps you are experienced at it but would like expert guidance to develop your ideas? This comprehensive course encourages wood carvers of all levels to bring along their ideas and see how they can be developed. You will be taught how to make models of your designs, upscale and transpose them, and use professional carving tools to produce beautiful pieces in wood.Full fee £529.00 Senior fee £423.00 Concession £344.00 - City Lit textiles: surface, structure, stitch Course start date: Tue 7 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lara HaileyInvestigate textile structures and surfaces through this project based course. Develop an experimental portfolio of 2D and 3D stitched samples, sketchbook research and aim towards a finished piece.Full fee £549.00 Senior fee £439.00 Concession £357.00 - Piano/keyboards 1C Course start date: Mon 13 Jan 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarha MooreThis is the third term in our beginners piano programme. If you have completed ‘Piano/keyboards 1B’ or have existing keyboard and music reading skills, this course will further develop your technique and musicianship.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £160.00 - Spanish beginners: module 3Course start date: Mon 23 Sep 2024 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Cristina CasadoContinue 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 11-15 of Ele Actual A1(IF) (libro del alumno) and exercise book (SM Publishers). Suitable if you have completed Spanish beginners: module 2.
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 £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Writing fiction Course start date: Mon 23 Sep 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alex PickettDevelop your creative writing skills on this practical intermediate course. You'll explore the fundamentals of fiction-writing craft, such as character and structure, and unlock your imagination to produce compelling prose. Suitable for those with some creative writing experience.
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 £125.00
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