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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?
- Painting: oil techniques and mediumsCourse start date: Fri 1 Mar 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lindsay PickettThis is a brief introduction to acrylic painting techniques and the use of materials. Explore a practical approach to painting, including colour mixing, layering, glazing and application. For those with little or no painting experience.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - Spanish beginners: module 1Course start date: Fri 29 Sep 2023 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Cristina CasadoLearn to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.
Please note that this course is piloting a new book. Therefore, content will vary slightly between this course and other courses at the same level. Please note as well, the book WILL BE PROVIDED for the purpose of the piloting.
PLEASE NOTE - if students were to transfer to a course on a different day in term 2 or 3, they will need to purchase a different book (unless they transfer to LS124 and LS134).Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - French beginners: module 1
Course start date: Fri 29 Sep 2023 (and 9 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Yolande Mallet De ChaunyLearn French on this lively interactive course for beginners. The course will be taught in French, with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Italian beginners: module 1 Course start date: Mon 25 Sep 2023 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosanna CarlàWith its rich culture and history and its incredible landscapes and architecture, there are countless reasons to learn Italian. Whether you wish to learn Italian in order to make your visits to Italy more enjoyable, or because you'd like to speak with family and friends in their native language, this course will provide the groundwork for you to begin your journey towards fluency. Our emphasis is on speaking and listening skills so that you can begin communicating quickly in Italian. Once you've completed this course you can continue with 'Italian beginners: module 2.'.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Drawing: ink and wash techniquesCourse start date: Fri 3 Nov 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Mario Lautier VellaThe immediacy and versatility of ink and wash is perfect for those sketching on location, for designers and for students interested in watercolour techniques. Take the opportunity to explore the basic techniques of this exciting process.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - Creative non-fiction Course start date: Tue 19 Sep 2023 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Explore practical and imaginative approaches to creative non fiction, including travel writing, life writing and the essay. Analyse published work, produce your own pieces, and benefit from detailed feedback.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £110.00 - Introduction to BSL Course start date: Fri 19 Jan 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Carolina Delgado EspejoInterested in learning British Sign Language? Learn some basic vocabulary and grammar, and decide if you want to progress to the level 1 qualification.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00 - Painting: colour mixing Course start date: Tue 9 Jan 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chris HoughA concise study of colour usage. Investigate colour perception and how colour interacts. Explore a range of observational and expressive painting projects, relate colour theory to practice and develop confidence using colour. An emphasis on colour mixing using acrylics and oil paint.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - Illustrator for textile design I Course start date: Fri 12 Jan 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Practise basic drawing using Adobe Illustrator tools to turn simple lines, shapes and colours into design elements for textile design. Learn vector-based skills using digital software to develop ideas. Suitable for beginners although basic computer skills are required.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - Iyengar Yoga: beginners Course start date: Fri 22 Sep 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Irina BaillieLearn yoga postures focusing on alignment to achieve maximum benefit from your practice. Improve your posture, strength and flexibility, and practise relaxation techniques to help you release tension. For those with little or no experience of yoga.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00 - Acting: beginnersCourse start date: Fri 26 Apr 2024 (and 12 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Explore the fundamentals of acting on this practical course, designed for people with little or no experience of acting. Increase your confidence and discover your potential in a safe and creative environment.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00 - German beginners intensive: module 1 + 2Course start date: Mon 25 Sep 2023 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Francine van den BergThis course is now full. There are other beginners courses available on other days. Please enter German beginners: module 1 on the search above this course. Once on the page, please use the dropdown menu on the right (Choose a start date) to check all courses available.
The course aims to enable students to communicate with some fluency in a range of everyday situations.
This course is a bit faster than our regular courses. Homework is therefore mandatory. This is an intensive programme for beginners to German, with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills. Suitable for complete beginners. Based on Willkommen Chapters 1-6 (Hodder Arnold).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Spanish beginners: module 2Course start date: Fri 19 Jan 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Analía ToloneContinue learning to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for near beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.
Please note that this course is piloting a new book. Therefore, content will vary slightly between this course and other courses at the same level.
PLEASE NOTE - if students were to transfer to a course on a different day in term 3, they will need to purchase a different book (unless they transfer to LS134).Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - French beginners: module 2 Course start date: Fri 19 Jan 2024 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pierre PorcheronLearn 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.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Piano/keyboards 1A
Course start date: Fri 22 Sep 2023 (and 6 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesThis is the beginning of our piano programme, designed for absolute beginners to both piano and music-reading. This classic course is the perfect way to start your piano playing.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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