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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.
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If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- Writing a memoirCourse start date: Wed 17 Apr 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Nick BarlaySome moments in our lives are so powerful they beg to be shared with the world. This six week course will help you plan and craft a memoir that will resonate and inspire.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £70.00 - Arabic beginners: module 3Course start date: Wed 17 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Micheline AntonianLearn Arabic at a gentle pace on this lively course for near beginners, taught in Arabic with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.You should have completed Arabic beginners: module 2 or equivalent.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Russian beginners: module 2Course start date: Wed 17 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Altannavch MurrayImprove your elementary Russian on this communicative course. The emphasis is on speaking and listening, and you will gain a basic grounding in Russian grammar.Suitable if you have completed beginners: module 2 or equivalent.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Italian rapidamente: module 2Course start date: Tue 16 Jan 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Paola NorthSuitable if you have completed Italian Rapidamente: module 1.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Latin 1: module 1Course start date: Thu 18 Jan 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Elena VaccaAn introduction to Latin, or a reminder of what you have forgotten, if you are rusty. Based on Reading Latin, 2nd edition (Cambridge University Press, 2 volumes).Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - Art and architecture of Ancient IndiaCourse start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Arjmand AhmadIndia's three indigenous religions - Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism - have given rise to one of the oldest artistic civilisations in the world. Learn more about the art and architecture of Ancient India in this introductory course. - Watercolour painting studio: still-lifeCourse start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hilary RosenA stimulating opportunity to explore the essential elements of still life painting using watercolour. Suitable for beginners as well as a refresher course for those with previous experience of the medium.Full fee £339.00 Senior fee £271.00 Concession £220.00 - Tai Chi Chuan: mixed levelsCourse start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Carla DraytonContinue to refine and develop the gentle, graceful movements of T'ai Chi in classes designed to help you develop clear, powerful and effective practice. Build on your experience with more advanced sequences.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £104.00 - Managing files on Apple maciOS and iCloudCourse start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael HardingEver wonder how to get to grips with your iPhone, iPad and iCloud file storage? This course is intended for beginners to experienced users who need to set up and tidy their iCloud storage.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £32.00 - BSL level 1Course start date: Wed 20 Sep 2023 (and 14 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Peter BrownHave 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 £699.00 Senior fee £699.00 Concession £524.00 - Modern Greek beginners: module 2Course start date: Tue 16 Jan 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Yannis PapalexandrisSuitable if you have completed Greek beginners: module 1.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - An introduction to European decorative arts at the V&ACourse start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Andreas PetzoldThe Victoria and Albert Museum has one of the finest and most comprehensive collections of European decorative arts in the world. This course aims to provide an introduction to these rich collections. It will focus on the period 1500 to 1900, but references later developments. The main media will be explored including textiles, ceramics, glass, metalwork, and silver.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £58.00 - Stop motion capture with DragonframeCourse start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: John HorabinStop Motion has always been at the heart of the animation industry. On this short practical course you will find out why Dragon Frame is the stop motion application of choice for the major animation studios and professional independent animators alike.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Great works: Stabat mater from plainchant to PärtCourse start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trish ShawThis course examines a core Latin Christian hymn text, Stabat mater dolorosa, which has received dozens of musical settings over eight centuries, from the 13th century to the present day. Why does this particular text hold such fascination for composers, and how has its meaning been interpreted through music?Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - French beginners at a gentle pace : module 3Course start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Yolande Mallet De ChaunyDo you want to continue learning French but worried that you might not be able to keep up? Our French at a gentle pace courses are designed to cover the same material as our standard French courses, but at a slightly slower pace, and with more opportunities for revision built in.Full fee £219.00
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