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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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- Spanish beginners intensive: module 1Course start date: Thu 23 Feb 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
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 1-5 of Ele Actual A1 (libro del alumno) and exercise book (SM Publishers).Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Workplace communication: using the right language when applying for jobsCourse start date: Thu 23 Feb 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Is your CV is influencing employers in the way you want? Does it contain the right content? Is the language effective? Can you write and structure a covering letter? Do you come across well in interviews? Many applicants write poorly worded, ineffective CVs, person specifications and covering letters. Don't be one of them. Join this course to create the right impression for potential employers and improve your chances of finding the work you want.
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 £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £10.00 - Improve your speaking voiceCourse start date: Thu 23 Feb 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Giles AbbottImprove the quality of your voice and standard of speech through relaxation, stance, breath capacity/control, articulation, forward placing and expression. This course will be delivered in the college.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - Acting for funCourse start date: Fri 20 Jan 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Laura BaggaleyAn acting class purely for the joy of it! This course is suitable for complete beginners, those with a little experience, and anyone wanting to enjoy acting exercises and scenes in a relaxed, low-pressure environment. Gain confidence, make friends, develop new skills and have fun.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £87.00 Concession £71.00 - Art in 15th-century Siena
Course start date: Thu 23 Feb 2023Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Emma Rose BarberExplore the art, society and geography of 15th century Siena, the picturesque Tuscan republic. Expand your knowledge of the Italian Renaissance beyond the borders of Florence by studying one of its worthy artistic, political and intellectual rivals.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - Medieval and Renaissance art at the V&ACourse start date: Thu 23 Feb 2023
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Andreas PetzoldExplore the one of the finest and most diverse collections of medieval and Renaissance art and material culture in the world at the V&A Museum.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - Alexander Technique: introductionCourse start date: Thu 12 Jan 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kamal ThapenDiscover how to return your body to its natural state of balance and poise in this beginner's guide to the Alexander Technique. Learn how to relieve stress by becoming mindful of muscular and mental tension.
This is an in-person course, held at our Wellbeing Centre in Kean Street.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00 - Social psychologyCourse start date: Thu 23 Feb 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Evelyn ListonInvestigate how we form our beliefs about other people, influence and relate to them. Compare what you think about the topics such as gender roles, obedience, prejudice, and discrimination with the sometimes-startling observations of social psychologiests.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £58.00 - Ways into poetry: an introductionCourse start date: Thu 23 Feb 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Claire CollisonAre 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.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £65.00 - Autobiography into fictionCourse start date: Thu 23 Feb 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Nick BarlayThis 6-week course will help you develop techniques for transforming personal experience into fiction. You'll have the opportunity to improve your writing skills as well as your ability to give and use constructive criticism in a workshop environment.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £65.00 - Designing websites for visual artists with WordPress: stage 1Course start date: Thu 23 Feb 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: George StickneyIf creating a website to showcase your work seems daunting, this gently-paced course is for you. Enjoy creating an effective online presence using WordPress, the accessible and popular website and blogging software.
This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Elizabeth I: marriage, warfare and foreign policyCourse start date: Thu 23 Feb 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ellen CarpenterThe Virgin Queen, Gloriana and Good Queen Bess are just a few of the names given to Elizabeth I, who remains one of the most iconic monarchs in British history.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £70.00 - Spanish beginners: module 1Course start date: Tue 17 Jan 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Diego IudicissaLearn 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 1-5 of Ele Actual A1 (libro del alumno) and exercise book (SM Publishers).Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00 - Watercolour painting studio: nature and colourCourse start date: Sat 25 Feb 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chris HoughCelebrate the glorious colours found in nature by working from observation of natural forms. You will be encouraged to respond to the subject expressively using paint and other colour media to create a number of studies and one or more finished pieces.Full fee £319.00 Senior fee £255.00 Concession £207.00 - Spanish beginners: module 1BCourse start date: Tue 28 Feb 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Adriana Itriago GavidiaLearn to speak Spanish on this short course for near beginners. Suitable if you have completed module 1A or if you have a very basic knowledge of the language (please check course outline for LS107 to see what you should know already).Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
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