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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?
- Learning to use your smartphone (Android)Course start date: Mon 18 Nov 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Does your smartphone confuse you? Are you unsure how to make the most of its many features? Understanding and navigating your way round a smartphone is now as important as being able to use a regular computer. This short course will help you understand your Android smartphone, troubleshoot problems and use some of the most popular apps. By the end of the course you will be confident you can use or find out how to use the key features of your phone.
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 £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £15.00 - Film studies tasterCourse start date: Sat 30 Nov 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Paul SuttonLearn how to evaluate and discuss films while enjoying a working example of a City Lit Film Studies class. In this class we will view and explore clips from a number of films, including popular remakes, enabling us to consider and compare themes and techniques from differing filmmaking countries. There will be a chance to review – in brief – film courses at City Lit (January - March 2025).Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - French beginners: tasterCourse start date: Mon 2 Dec 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Isabelle FontanGet a flavour of French and its basic sentence structure. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners. Ideal if you are thinking of doing a beginners course.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - BSL Taster SessionCourse start date: Thu 5 Dec 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Samuel GeorgesThis is a one-off session to give you a taste of what happens in a British Sign Language class. The class will be a fun and relaxed group where you will learn some basic signs in BSL. If you enjoy the class, you can discuss course options with the tutor at the end.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - History taster: from one empire to another?Course start date: Thu 5 Dec 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Martin JorgensenJoin us for an introduction on to how to make sense of the British and American ways of seeking global dominance and the ways in which people have resisted as we see the (re-)emergence of China, India and Russia in global politics and economics.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - French 3 upper: tasterCourse start date: Tue 10 Dec 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Yolande Mallet De ChaunyCome and discover what an upper intermediate French class feels like.
This course is suitable if you have studied French for 4-5 years recently or have done an A-level some time ago.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - French 2 upper: tasterCourse start date: Thu 12 Dec 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pascale VuittenezCome and discover what a lower intermediate French class feels like.
This course is suitable if you have studied French for 2-3 years recently or have done a GCSE some time ago.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Whispering ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response)Course start date: Thu 12 Dec 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate MontagueA one-off workshop on this worldwide phenomenon, delivered in the college. How can the impact of what we hear and feel enhance our connection to our voices? Through body-mind connection and the use of vocal sounds, gestures, rhythms and touch, you can not only reset your nervous systems, and better manage stress, but also find a deeper connection to your voice.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - Dutch elementary: x mas specialCourse start date: Thu 12 Dec 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Francine van den BergCome to this one off near beginners and elementary Dutch x mas special in the heart of London.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £19.00 - Tap dance: tasterCourse start date: Tue 10 Dec 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Benjamin BaileyOur fun taster session is a great way to try a class and to meet our friendly team of professionals who will guide you through some of the basics and answer your questions, so you can be sure that a course is right for you. As well as being a dynamic introduction to a creative discipline, these sessions give you a clear idea of what you can expect. Open to anyone interested in dance, with or without previous experience.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Return to German (intermediate)Course start date: Wed 8 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna RiolandThis course is suitable if you are studying 2 upper or 3 lower courses at City Lit or have done GCSE, O Level or A level German some time ago and/ or would like to revive your intermediate German.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - English and Maths for deaf people: Managing your personal finances (entry 3- Level 1)Course start date: Thu 30 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Learning how to handle money is very important in life. It doesn't matter how old you are - it's always a good time to get better at it. During this course you will explore different ways of managing your money so you can reach your goals, deal with unexpected stuff, and feel good about having enough money. We'll make it fun and interesting to learn about money. By the end, you'll understand why having a budget is important, how to keep track of what you spend, be ready for bills, and even plan for big things like a holiday or buying a home.
This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in Maths. For more information Click here
Full fee £0.00 - Korean beginners: module 3Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jaeran WonContinue learning Korean on this lively online course for near beginners, with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.You should have completed Korean beginners: module 2 or equivalent.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - ESOL, maths and digital skills - for life and work (entry 2-entry 3)Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Are you quite confident about your everyday English? Can you have some short conversations and read and write simple emails? Can you go shopping, talk about simple subjects, and write a letter? But do you make quite a lot mistakes? Is it difficult to speak, read or write about more complicated topics? This course will help you learn more vocabulary and grammar so you can talk, read and write about more interesting everyday things and make fewer mistakes. Your will practise your speaking, listening, reading and writing so you can understand people better, talk about most daily topics, read a simple news story, and write a long email or letter. You will also improve your maths and the English you need to do maths such as for simple calculations with money and using percentages.
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 £15.00 - Full fee £5.00 Senior fee £5.00 Concession £5.00
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