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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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- Irish Gaelic 3: Module 1Course start date: Wed 25 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Niall CulliganGet a short introduction to Irish Gaelic and discover aspects of Irish language culture in these face-to-face communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Arabic 2 lower: module 1Course start date: Wed 25 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Micheline AntonianLearn Arabic in the heart of London on this lively classroom-based course.
Suitable if you have studied Arabic for one year or have an equivalent level.The course aims to equip you with the skills to converse in everyday situations using Arabic and to communicate in writing in a variety of situations. - Modern Greek 2 upper: module 1Course start date: Wed 25 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Florendia YiannoullouLearn Modern Greek on this lively online course.
Suitable if you have completed Modern Greek 2 lower or equivalent i.e have studied Modern Greek for 2 years.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Italian 3/4: module 1Course start date: Wed 25 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roberto MinardiQuesta classe ti offre la possibilità di consolidare il tuo livello intermedio/avanzato di Italiano. Pratica e perfeziona i punti grammaticali studiati al livello 3 upper. Perfetta per chi non si sente ancora pronto per un livello 4 e vuole continuare ad approfondire la grammatica.
Please note that this course takes place at our college in Covent Garden. - African political philosophyCourse start date: Wed 25 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ovett NwosimiriThis course is an introduction to African political philosophy.Over nine sessions we will engage with the discourse and what is African about its political philosophy. We will explore the rich and diverse tradition of political thought in Africa. We will delve into the historical, cultural, and philosophical foundations of African political philosophy.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - French 5: langue et cultureCourse start date: Wed 17 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Nathalie AugéVenez découvrir et débattre de l'actualité politique, sociale et culturelle française et francophone, tout en développant vos connaissances linguistiques.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Spanish 2 upper: module 2Course start date: Wed 25 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Adriana Itriago GavidiaImprove your intermediate Spanish on this lively course, with the emphasis on speaking, listening and acquiring a greater understanding of Spanish grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 3 lower: module 1' or equivalent. Based on Aula Internacional Plus 3, (Difusión Publishers).Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - The Greeks Overseas. Politics and power in the Western MediterraneanCourse start date: Wed 25 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michael DuiganThe Western Mediterranean, known as ‘Greater Greece’, preserves some of the loveliest art anywhere in the Greek world. Come and discover the role of these colonies in politics & warfare in the Mediterranean.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - From Nonsense to the Surreal: Edward Lear to Angela CarterCourse start date: Wed 25 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Laurie SmithSurrealism is one of the great developments of 20th century literature. It’s different from the fantasies of previous centuries (fairy and folk tales, imaginative stories set in remote parts of the world, satires, science fiction) because it expresses complex bizarre experiences that many people recognise as possibly part of themselves. It may reflect desires which are difficult to admit but are sometimes expressed with wit and humour. We explore how surrealism developed from the apparent nonsense of three 19th century English writers.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Short story writingCourse start date: Wed 17 Apr 2024 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vicky GrutA hands-on introduction to the art of writing short stories. You will receive technical advice, creative exercises to generate ideas, and feedback to develop your writing skills.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £110.00 - Chinese 2 upper: module 1Course start date: Wed 25 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonLearn Chinese Mandarin in the heart of London on this lively classroom-based course.
Further improve your Chinese (Mandarin) and develop your speaking skills. Suitable if you have studied Mandarin Chinese for about 2 years.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Italian 5: lingua e letteraturaCourse start date: Wed 17 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roberto MinardiQuesto corso si propone di migliorare le tue capacità espressive tramite lo studio approfondito di un testo letterario. Alla lettura e la discussione letteraria saranno abbinate la riflessione scritta e l'esercitazione grammaticale e sintattica.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Russian 3: module 1Course start date: Wed 25 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Altannavch MurraySuitable if you have completed Russian 2 or have an equivalent level. Further develop your listening and speaking skills and gain an insight into aspects of Russian culture. - Italian beginners at a gentle pace: module 1Course start date: Wed 25 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosanna CarlàDo you want to start learning Italian but worry that you might not be able to keep up? Our Italian at a gentle pace courses are designed to cover the same material as our standard Italian courses, but at a slightly slower pace, and with more opportunities for revision built in.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Spanish 2 upper: consolidationCourse start date: Wed 25 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roberto GallegoFurther improve your Spanish in this lively class, taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills. You will also acquire a greater understanding of Spanish grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish 2 upper' and you would like to revise/consolidate the content/grammar before continuing to level 4.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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