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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?
- Piano advanced performance workshopCourse start date: Thu 5 Dec 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Maria RazumovskayaThe advanced performance workshop is for pianists playing at Grade 8 standard and above, comprising two three-hour sessions. This insightful class will address issues of interpretation and style as well as dealing with aspects of technique and performance practice.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - How to get an agent
Course start date: Sat 7 Dec 2024 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sophie McKenzieThis intensive workshop offers students insider, need-to-know information on securing a literary agent.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00 - Spanish beginners: revisionCourse start date: Mon 6 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Analía ToloneRevise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish beginners: module 3' or have an equivalent knowledge of the language (one year's study).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - Spanish 3 upper: revisionCourse start date: Tue 7 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Analía ToloneRevise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 3 upper: module 3' or have an equivalent knowledge of the language (4-5 year's study).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - African resistance against empire Course start date: Thu 9 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sunday Abraham OgunodeThe end of the Second World War marked a watershed in African history, catalysing resistance against colonial rule that had been in place for a century. This module examines the history of such growing anti-colonial resistance from the late 19th century onwards.Tutor: Dr Sunday Oyewole.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - Yoga: mixed levels Course start date: Mon 13 Jan 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Biljana CacicWhether you are a beginner who has done little yoga before, or you have more experience, this course will help you to unwind and relax after work. Learn postures and breathing exercises, improve your body and breath awareness, strength and flexibility, and practise relaxation techniques to help you release tension.
This course is delivered in-person at City Lit.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £199.00 - Self Defence and personal safety for womenCourse start date: Sat 18 Jan 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Carla DraytonExplore physical and non-physical techniques for self defence, developing your assertiveness, body language and more. Women of any age or fitness level are welcome to come and enhance their confidence.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Yoga NidraCourse start date: Mon 20 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sarah ScottWant to move away from usual mental chatter and experience profound relaxation? You will experience that in this short Yoga Nidra course.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Public speaking for people who stammer Course start date: Tue 21 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anita McKiernanSpeaking in front of a group can often feel daunting. This course will give you lots of opportunities to practise speaking in front of a supportive group. Discover your own unique power, confidence and speaking style and learn how to connect with your listeners. Develop strategies for managing your nerves before and during public speaking tasks. Get supportive and constructive feedback from the group and course tutor.
Specifically for people who stammer/stutter or clutter.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £90.00 Concession £26.00 - Arabic beginners: short introduction Course start date: Tue 21 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alaa SonjoqGet a short introduction to the Arabic language and discover aspects of Arabic language culture in these live online communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.
.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Blood, Guts & Gore: How Human Emissions, Fluids & Excretions shaped ideas & societies Course start date: Tue 21 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Linsey HunterThis course takes an alternate view of history, exploring the past from the perspective of the substances removed, expelled or eliminated from the body as waste products, demonstrating their economic, environmental or symbolic value.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - Latin America and Africa – new friends Course start date: Wed 29 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Maisa EdwardsThis course studies the interconnectedness of the South American and African continents, from the legacies of the Slave Trade, maritime trade and different areas of multilateral cooperation.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - Partition in Palestine Course start date: Thu 30 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Martin JorgensenPalestine has a long history. Join us in this short course to explore the most recent Palestinian history from the late Ottoman era through the British Mandate era and Al-Nakba to our own moment.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - German intermediate: Deutsche Filme und Berlin Course start date: Fri 31 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna RiolandEnjoy three interactive workshops on three different type of films on Berlin.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - Writing for children: getting started Course start date: Sat 1 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Josh LaceyDevelop your ideas for children's stories in this practical and interactive short course. Topics will include plot, characterisation and viewpoint, and how to approach the children's publishing industry today.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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