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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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- Jump start your play
Course start date: Sat 13 Aug 2022 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Brian MullinHave you got a script idea but not yet put pen to paper? Or a script you started long ago but never finished? This intensive short course is like a dramaturgy bootcamp. You’ll inject some new energy into your idea – and get a headstart at writing it. A perfect motivator to finally fulfill those playwriting resolutions, suitable only for those with playwriting experience.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £28.00 - Art history tasterCourse start date: Mon 12 Sep 2022 (and 15 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Sarah JaffrayCurious about art history? Join us for this taster session where we explore different ways into visual art and its histories, from the ancient to the contemporary.
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 - Podcasting: introductionCourse start date: Wed 27 Jul 2022 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Amber Raney-KincadeDo you want to create your own podcast? This is your chance to develop your ideas into a fully-fledged podcast which you will produce in this course.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Introduction to PythonCourse start date: Tue 19 Jul 2022 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Rich CochraneWant to learn more about how computers work or what computer programmers do? Get started in computer programming using the most popular and easy-to-use computer programming language Python.
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 £175.00 Concession £142.00 - Film Studies TasterCourse start date: Thu 15 Sep 2022 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: John WischmeyerLearn how to evaluate and discuss films while enjoying a working example of a City Lit film studies class.
We will view clips from a wide variety of films, exploring themes and technique in British cinema and modern American cinema. There will be a chance to review term one film courses at City Lit (September - December 2022).Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - LinkedIn: a detailed introductionCourse start date: Sat 17 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Manideepa PaulIn this longer, in-depth course, take a look at the crucial features to get started on building your network with LinkedIn.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Publish your first book onlineCourse start date: Sat 17 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Christine RobertsonLearn how to publish your first book electronically on the Amazon Kindle and other e-book devices using an existing
Word document. You will need good internet and file management skills and experience of using Microsoft Word.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - A taste of poetryCourse start date: Sat 17 Sep 2022 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Julie IrigarayThis short, fun workshop is the perfect starting point for students who are writing for the first time or new to poetry. Join us for thought-provoking writing exercises and poetry theory for beginners.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00 - ESOL entry 2-entry 3Course start date: Sat 17 Sep 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
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.
Before this course, you need to do a pre-course assessment face-to-face or online. Contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / 020 7492 2511 or click the Start Assessment button on this page. Log on with your email address (not name). Use Chrome if possible.
This course is FREE if a) you are on a Low Wage or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you want to get a job or progress into a better job and you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £85.00 - Think like an artist: in 16th century VeniceCourse start date: Sun 18 Sep 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Julia MusgraveFind out how the art of the mercantile republic of 16th century Venice reflects its unique location, trade routes and society.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £55.00 Concession £45.00 - Chi Kung for balance and relaxationCourse start date: Sun 18 Sep 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Heike ClarkeWhat is Chi Kung and what are the benefits? Who is it suitable for? Chi Kung is suitable for all ages and is generally practised in standing position but it can also be done seated. It is a simple and easy to learn form of gentle exercise, harmonising breath and movement.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - Use your voice assertivelyCourse start date: Mon 19 Sep 2022 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Ian TaylorDo you want to sound more confident, grounded, self-assured and assertive? Improve your vocal skills through a series of exercises that will support you to become more vocally confident, expressive and dynamic without appearing arrogant. This course will be delivered in the college.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £110.00 - Precalculus: introduction to algebra, geometry and trigonometryCourse start date: Sat 28 May 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Rich CochraneGet to grips with some of the maths you might have missed at school. Essential for programmers, digital creatives and anyone considering further study in STEM subjects.
This course is FREE if a) you live in London and your job is at risk of redundancy or b) you are either on Jobseekers' Allowance (JSA) or Employment & Support Allowance(ESA) or c) you want to get a job or progress into a better job and you receive other state benefits (including Universal Credit). For more information click here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £449.00 Senior fee £359.00 Concession £292.00 - English pronunciation: stage 1Course start date: Tue 20 Sep 2022 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: David John GwillimAre you a non-native fluent speaker who wants to improve your pronunciation of English and to speak the language more clearly and confidently? Work on clear formation of vowel and consonant sounds including the English neutral vowel and the distinction between voiced and unvoiced sounds. This term the course will be taught online.
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 - Piano/keyboards 1CCourse start date: Tue 20 Sep 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesThis is the third term in our beginners piano programme. If you have completed ‘Piano/keyboards 1B’ or have existing keyboard and music reading skills, this course will further develop your technique and musicianship.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £123.00
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