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Experience the best of City Lit with our range of taster courses.

We understand that finding time to take up a new hobby or learn a new skill can be a challenge. Our taster courses are the perfect way to try something new and find out if a course is right for you. So whether you fancy exploring art history, creative writing or singing, we have the course for you.

If you've loved our courses this year then why not share the experience with your family and friends. With our online courses you can even learn together wherever you both are in the country!


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  1. Spanish beginners: taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 10 Nov 2025 (and 7 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Analía Tolone
    Get a flavour of a new language and its basic sentence structure. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  2. Micro-memoir: a taster
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 14 Nov 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Julie Garton
    A life is measured in moments as well as momentous occasions. This fun day workshop coaches students in the art of micro-memoir. Can you write about an instant that changed you in fewer than 200 words?
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
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  3. Film studies taster
    A black cinema screen showing in red the words, ‘Previews of Coming Attractions’
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 13 Sep 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Paul Sutton
    Learn how to evaluate and discuss films while enjoying a working example of a City Lit Film Studies class. In this class we will view and explore clips from a number of films, including popular remakes, enabling us to consider and compare themes and techniques from differing filmmaking countries. There will be a chance to review – in brief – film courses at City Lit (September - December 2025).
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £15.00 Concession £12.00
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