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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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Whether you want to try something new, revisit a past passion, or take your skills to the next level; we have a huge range of courses for you to explore. Our courses taught by experts and professionals with real world experience. Discover Languages, Art & Design, Drama, Music & Dance, Technology & Business, Writing, British Sign Language and much more!
Our online course are live, interactive and usually delivered in small groups. Read our guide to online learning for more information. Onsite courses are delivered at our world class London locations near Covent Garden.
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- Introduction to BSL
Course start date: Tue 16 May 2023 (and 10 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 £219.00 - French beginners: module 1Course start date: Thu 27 Apr 2023 (and 15 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Learn 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 £189.00 - Watercolour painting: mixed media techniques Course start date: Wed 14 Jun 2023 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ruth BrisonWatercolour has a rich tradition - this course will explore the more experimental ways of using this pleasurable medium and will present new possibilities for producing exciting new work with mixed media. Make inventive combinations of media to draw from your own found imagery, photographs and sketches.Full fee £169.00 - Italian beginners: module 1 Course start date: Thu 27 Apr 2023 (and 12 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Learn to speak Italian on this communicative course for beginners, with the emphasis on the practical use of Italian and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni, Italian version). Once you've completed this course you can continue with 'Italian beginners: module 2.'.Full fee £199.00 - Learn to laser cut Course start date: Sat 17 Jun 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Suk Han LeeA short introductory course in laser cutting, ideal for beginners or anyone wishing to add innovation to his or her own creative projects. You will learn simple software techniques using Adobe Illustrator to convert your design ideas into a variety of laser cut samples and small personal projects.Full fee £189.00 - Piano/keyboards 1A Course start date: Tue 25 Apr 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 £179.00 - Spanish beginners: module 1Course start date: Mon 17 Apr 2023 (and 12 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Analía ToloneLearn to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills. Based on units 1-5 of Ele Actual A1 (libro del alumno) and exercise book (SM Publishers).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 - Spanish beginners: module 3Course start date: Mon 17 Apr 2023 (and 11 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Gracia ChinchillaIMPORTANT
In light of the extra bank holiday on the 8th May, all sessions for this term will be 10 minutes longer.
Continue 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. Based on units 11-15 of Ele Actual A1(IF) (libro del alumno) and exercise book (SM Publishers). Suitable if you have completed module 2.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 - Spanish beginners: module 2Course start date: Tue 25 Apr 2023 (and 11 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Cristina CasadoContinue 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. Based on units 6-10 of 'Ele Actual A1' (libro del alumno) and exercise book (SM Publishers).Full fee £199.00 - Chinese beginners: module 1Course start date: Mon 25 Sep 2023 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Fei WangLearn to speak Mandarin Chinese, with the emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills. You will also learn to read and write Chinese characters.Suitable for complete beginners.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 - French beginners: module 2 Course start date: Mon 17 Apr 2023 (and 12 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Pascale VuittenezIn light of the extra bank holiday on the 8th May, all sessions will be 10 minutes longer.
Learn 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.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 - German beginners: module 2Course start date: Sat 22 Apr 2023 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna RiolandSuitable if you have completed module 1 or equivalent. Based on Willkommen Chapters 5 and 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 £199.00 - Modern calligraphy
Course start date: Sat 13 May 2023 (and 4 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Veiko KespersaksLearn how to write elegant stylish letterforms using a flexible pointed nib with ink. Once you have learnt how to write a basic alphabet we’ll begin breaking the rules of traditional calligraphy to find a style that is all your own. The course is suitable for beginners as well as improvers.Full fee £329.00 - Italian beginners: module 2Course start date: Tue 25 Apr 2023 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Mariangela PilloniContinue learning to speak Italian on this communicative course for near beginners, with the emphasis on the practical use of Italian and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version).
Please note that this is a face-to-face course.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00
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