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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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Whether you want to try something new, revisit a past passion, or take your skills to the next level; we have a huge range of courses for you to explore. Our courses taught by experts and professionals with real world experience. Discover Languages, Art & Design, Drama, Music & Dance, Technology & Business, Writing, British Sign Language and much more!
Our online course are live, interactive and usually delivered in small groups. Read our guide to online learning for more information. Onsite courses are delivered at our world class London locations near Covent Garden.
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- Ways into poetry: an introduction
Course start date: Tue 23 May 2023 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Billie ManningAre you just starting to write poetry? This inspiring short course offers an opportunity to experiment with language and a variety of poetic devices. Discover the key elements of a poem in a friendly and interactive class.Full fee £129.00 - Learn English - discover London, its history, culture and people (level 1-level 2)Course start date: Mon 10 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Do you want to improve your English and learn about London, its history, culture and people at the same time? On this course, you will visit places of interest and learn about the history of these places especially about the different people and cultures who have lived there, and about important events which have shaped the city. You will do your own research and so improve your reading and writing skills as well as your speaking and listening. In addition, you will feel more at home in London and able to participate in its rich and diverse life.
You need to do a pre-course assessment face-to-face or online. Contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / (telephone temporarily unavailable) or click the Start Assessment button on this page. Log on with your email address (not name). Use Chrome if possible.
This course is FREE if a) you are on a Low Wage or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you want to get a job or progress into a better job and you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click hereFull fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £35.00 - Spanish beginners: an introductionCourse start date: Mon 10 Jul 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Elena UgarteLearn to speak Spanish from scratch, focusing on your listening and speaking skills.Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.Full fee £169.00 - Chinese beginners: intensiveCourse start date: Mon 17 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonSuitable for complete beginners.This is an intensive, stand alone course to introduce you to the basics of Mandarin Chinese, with an emphasis on practical use and the development of your listening and speaking skills. You can also learn to read and write Chinese characters.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Modern Greek beginners: an introductionCourse start date: Mon 17 Jul 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Maria ContosLearn to speak Greek and develop your speaking and listening skills on this introductory course, which emphasises the practical use of the language.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £89.00
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