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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?
- Massage: an introduction (access to level 3)Course start date: Mon 30 Oct 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Hilary LyonsGain an insight into how massage can alleviate stress and promote relaxation and healing through touch. Learn the basic techniques and how you can perform this therapy on family and friends. Suitable for those at an interest level or wishing to progress to accredited ITEC courses.Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £269.00 Concession £188.00 - VTCT (ITEC) level 4 award in Dry NeedlingCourse start date: Wed 10 Jan 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Trevor EnglandAdd dry needling into your therapy toolkit to effectively treat myofascial trigger points. This five day accredited training will enable you to safely and effectively integrate dry needling into your current treatment.Full fee £509.00 Senior fee £509.00 Concession £509.00 - City of words: further adventuresCourse start date: Thu 11 Jan 2024
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Eleanor JacksonLondon luxuriates in literary references. We follow the footsteps of the authors, poets and playwrights, and some of their creations, as we walk a brand new neighbourhood each week, exploring the literary connections.
London guide: Eleanor Jackson. First meeting point at Green Park tube station, street level, Piccadilly South side.
London guide: Eleanor Jackson. - The art and culture of 18th century London
Course start date: Fri 12 Jan 2024Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Elizabeth EyresExplore Georgian painting, sculpture and architecture, and consider them within the context of the history and culture of the 18th century exploring museums, galleries and other places in London. - Discover North London through walksCourse start date: Sat 13 Jan 2024
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Diane BursteinUncover the history of North London’s historic districts including Highbury , Friern Barnet and North Finchley, High Barnet, Tottenham, Muswell Hill, Wood Green, Golders Green and the Northern Heights, Hampstead Garden Suburb, Kentish Town, Camden Town and Belsize Park
First meeting place: Saturday 13 January at 11am: Meet outside Highbury and Islington Tube Station (this could be altered if there are engineering works on the Victoria Line. The line closure list for weekend engineering work is only published six months in advance so doesn’t yet go up to January 2024!).Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - French beginners: module 3Course start date: Mon 15 Jan 2024 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Pascale VuittenezLearn French on this lively interactive course for near beginners.The course will be taught in French, with an emphasis on 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 £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Italian 2 upper: module 2Course start date: Mon 15 Jan 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Paola NorthImprove your lower intermediate Italian on this communicative course. The emphasis is on the development of your oral skills. Suitable if you have completed Italian 2 upper: module 1 or equivalent.
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 - Italian rapidamente: module 3Course start date: Tue 16 Jan 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Maria FontanaSuitable if you have completed Italian Rapidamente: module 2. This intensive Italian course that is suitable if you already speak a Romance language like Spanish, French, Portuguese or Romanian or if you want to learn at a much faster pace. This is suitable for those who have completed Italian rapidamente: modules 1 and 2, or who have a similar level. Feel free to get in touch if you're unsure of your level.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Writing fantasy: in partnership with the British Library Course start date: Tue 16 Jan 2024
Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Victoria M. AdamsTaking place alongside the British Library’s Fantasy exhibition, this course will teach you to write your own fantasy fiction, from casting heroes to crafting believable worlds.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00 - French 3 upper: actualité et discussionCourse start date: Tue 10 Oct 2023 (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 - Italian rapidamente: module 2 Course start date: Tue 26 Sep 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Evi CampetellaSuitable if you have completed Italian Rapidamente: module 1.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Spanish 2 lower: module 3Course start date: Tue 26 Sep 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roberto GallegoContinue improving your elementary Spanish on this communicative course, taught in Spanish with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 2 lower: module 2' or equivalent. Based on units 11-15 of 'Ele Actual A2 (libro del alumno)' and exercise book (SM Publishers).Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - The City of London: the Square Mile
Course start date: Wed 25 Oct 2023 (and 3 other dates)Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Paul SinclairExplore the City’s development from Roman and medieval times through to the Tudors and Stuarts.
This course will comprise of 8 walks starting with Roman London. First meeting place at Monument station on the Monument side.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - ITEC Level 2 Award in Providing Facial Skincare (adults 21+)Course start date: Wed 4 Oct 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Stacey ShimAre you looking to gain a qualification that will enable you to provide Facial Skincare treatments, either as an add-on to your current therapist practise, or as a stand-alone offering? Our Level 2 Award in Facial Skincare will give you a recognised qualification that will allow you to provide and develop bespoke Luxury Facial Skincare treatments to your client base, both within a salon setting and as a mobile therapist.Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £399.00 - ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Lymphatic drainage massageCourse start date: Thu 8 Feb 2024
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Janet WhiteheadLearn how to provide a Lymphatic Drainage Massage using the classical lymphatic drainage techniques, including and the extraordinary benefits of this treatment. Prior experience: you must have completed the ITEC massage diploma or equivalent.Full fee £509.00 Senior fee £509.00 Concession £509.00
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