Courses in London & Online
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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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- Develop your Writing (ESOL Entry level)Course start date: Tue 8 Apr 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Is writing your most difficult skill in English? Do you want to improve your writing skills and techniques at entry level? Do you struggle with knowing which words should be capitalised? Do you need to improve writing in the correct tense? In this course you will focus on how to improve the structure of your writing - the whole text, sentences and paragraphs, and you will work on understanding and practising common writing conventions such as correct spelling, punctuation, capitalisation, use of symbols (e.g. & @ £) and the grammar of the English language. The skills you learn to develop your writing will also help you improve formal speaking whether this is for job interviews, meetings at work or giving simple presentations. This course is ideal if you are an ESOL learner who lacks confidence with your literacy skills.
You need to do a pre-course assessment. Contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / 020 8078 0489 for a face-to-face assessment or click the Start Assessment button on this page. Log on with your email address (not name).
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £80.00 - Getting started in digital skills: becoming confident on your computer and online (complete beginner)
Course start date: Tue 15 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Are you completely new to computers and the Internet? This course will help you get started on using a computer and the internet. You will learn all the basics and the key terms you need to starting becoming confident on a computer and online. You will learn about different files and how to create and save them. You will learn how to write and send simple letters and emails. You will develop your internet skills so you can find information and complete online forms. Finally, you do all of this while learning how to remain safe online and to keep your files secure.
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £50.00 - Chinese beginners: module 3Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Fei WangContinue Chinese Mandarin in the heart of London on this lively classroom-based course. You should have completed Chinese beginners: module 2 or equivalent (about 30hrs hours of learning).Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Return to Italian (lower intermediate)Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosanna CarlàCome and join this lively course to refresh your lower intermediate Italian. If you've studied Italian for about two or three years in the past but it's been a while, this is a chance to pick it up again. You'll revisit the basics and refresh your memory. You'll then be able to join a higher level course in the following term.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Yoga: beginners Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Biljana CacicAre you new to yoga? This beginner's class offers a chance to improve your body and breath awareness, posture, strength and flexibility, and practise relaxation techniques to help you release tension.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £118.00 - Contemporary dance: beginnersCourse start date: Sat 3 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Orley QuickThis course aims to give you a basic understanding of Contemporary dance that is influenced by other styles. The course provides an understanding of the basic principles, techniques and style.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00 - Contemporary dance: intermediateCourse start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Orley QuickPush your physicality, stamina and strength through technical exercises, dynamic travelling and fluid phrases. Be challenged mentally and physically, take risks and work with full body awareness. This class is appropriate for people who have lots of experience in Contemporary dance and are confident with floor work.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00 - Contemporary dance: general levelCourse start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Orley QuickDevelop your physicality while further enhancing your understanding of contemporary dance, through technical exercises, dynamic travelling and fluid phrases. This class is appropriate for people who are ready to move on from the beginners course or who have previous dance experience.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00 - Yoga for Deaf people: mixed levels Course start date: Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarah ScottLearn yoga postures and breathing exercises. Improve your body and breath awareness, posture, strength and flexibility, and practise relaxation techniques. For those with little or no experience of yoga.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £87.00 Concession £76.00 - Tai Chi Chuan: mixed levels Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025 (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 £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £118.00 - Yoga Pilates for Healthy Knees Course start date: Tue 30 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Caroline Ings-ChambersThis course equips you to take control of your knee health with practical strategies for strengthening and supporting the knee joint.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00 - Restorative Yoga Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Madlyn Ray-JonesWould you like to relax your mind and body, improve wellbeing and develop a calm and focused awareness? Learn the relaxing practice of restorative yoga combined with gentle breath work and mindfulness meditation.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00 - Welsh beginners: short introductionCourse start date: Fri 2 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Macsen BrownLearn to speak basic Welsh on these communicative classes, which emphasise the practical use of the language as well as giving you insights into Welsh culture.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Welsh beginners: speaking and reading part 2Course start date: Fri 2 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Wyn GriffithsContinue learning to speak and read basic Welsh on this fun and supportive in-person class in central London.
Please note: this course is 6 sessions over 7 weeks.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - Yoga: mixed levels Course start date: Fri 2 May 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Biljana CacicIf you are new to Yoga or have done Yoga before, this course is for 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 after work.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £118.00
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