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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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- Chinese 5: module 1Course start date: Wed 2 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Fei WangLearn Chinese Mandarin on this lively online course.
For advanced learners ( Citylit advanced level) of Mandarin Chinese to improve their speaking, listening and command of the Chinese language at a higher level (equivalent to HSK-4). Suitable if you have studied Chinese part-time for at least 5-6 years/ full-time for more than two years and have been self-learning and using Chinese occasionally in life/work or if you have passed HSK level-3 or equivalent (1500 vocabulary items or more).Students should be able to read Chinese characters.
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 - Russian Through ArtCourse start date: Wed 2 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Eugeniya ClarkSuitable if you have completed Russian at Level 3, Level 4 or above. Learn Russian through this culturally immersive language course with the focus on Russian art. The emphasis is on developing listening and speaking skills. There will be some writing assignments too.
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 - Ancient Greek 2: module 1Course start date: Thu 3 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jordan DyckSuitable if you have completed the three modules of Ancient Greek 1 or have an equivalent knowledge. Further your knowledge of grammatical structures and vocabulary so that you can read more complex Ancient Greek prose.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00 - Deaf history part 1Course start date: Thu 3 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Peter BrownFind out about the history of Deaf people in Britain and the development of BSL. This fascinating course is taught in BSL. Hearing people with a minimum of level 2 BSL are welcome.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Garden design: plan for SpringCourse start date: Tue 29 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alison WorsterPlan ahead and use the dark Winter months to focus on getting your garden spring ready. Discover how to reconsider the layout and planting opportunities of your outside space and create personalised garden plans ahead of the peak Spring buying and planting season.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - 3D animation with BlenderCourse start date: Wed 17 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Benjamin AustinIf you are new to 3d animation, you’ve had a go at teaching yourself but are not making progress, or perhaps you are transferring to Blender from a different 3D program, this course is for you.
It will take you through a professional approach to creating characters and environments in 3D from scratch, as well as introducing workflows and techniques to help produce polished 3D animations of your own.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00 - Probability and statistics for Data AnalysisCourse start date: Wed 20 Nov 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Rich CochraneGet a deep understanding of the underpinnings of data analysis with a focus on the most fundamental concepts and techniques.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Developing your writing for children
Course start date: Wed 15 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Neil ArkseyAlways wanted to write a children's book? On this intensive, practical course you will develop your ability to write contemporary children's fiction and learn how to make your children's story stand out from the crowd!
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £125.00 - Deaf history part 2Course start date: Thu 23 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Peter BrownThis exciting course covers information about the history of the Deaf community, education, media and sport to a more advanced and in depth level. It is taught in BSL, and hearing people with a minimum of level 2 in BSL are welcome.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - ESOL - communication skills for life and work (entry 3 reading and writing)Course start date: Mon 19 Feb 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Are you quite confident in your everyday English? Can you go shopping, talk about simple subjects and write a letter or email? But do you make quite a lot of mistakes? Is it difficult to speak, read or write about more complicated topics? This pre-intermediate course will help you practise your speaking, listening, reading and writing so that you can understand people better, talk about most daily topics, read a simple news story and write a long email or letter. There will be reading and writing exams.
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 hereFull fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £140.00 - Preparation for A-level Italian part 3Course start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Roberto MinardiThis course follows the A Level syllabus and is suitable for those who would like to progress in Italian in a structured way. The course does not lead to the exam but you will be able to join the A Level exam course next year. Ideally you should have taken GCSE Italian (A*-B 9 - 6) or equivalent upper intermediate knowledge. This is the last part of the course.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Philosophy and the selfCourse start date: Tue 23 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ariel KernbergWho am I? Is there such a thing as “my true self”? These and related questions will be looked at from various philosophical perspectives.
NB There will be no class on 28/05/24.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
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