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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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If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- French beginners: taster
Course start date: Thu 9 Jan 2025 (and 4 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Isabelle FontanGet a flavour of French and its basic sentence structure. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners and those who might like to take it further.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - BSL Taster SessionCourse start date: Thu 5 Dec 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Samuel GeorgesThis is a one-off session to give you a taste of what happens in a British Sign Language class. The class will be a fun and relaxed group where you will learn some basic signs in BSL. If you enjoy the class, you can discuss course options with the tutor at the end.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Piano advanced performance workshopCourse start date: Thu 5 Dec 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Maria RazumovskayaThe advanced performance workshop is for pianists playing at Grade 8 standard and above, comprising two three-hour sessions. This insightful class will address issues of interpretation and style as well as dealing with aspects of technique and performance practice.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - History taster: from one empire to another? Course start date: Thu 5 Dec 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Martin JorgensenJoin us for an introduction on to how to make sense of the British and American ways of seeking global dominance and the ways in which people have resisted as we see the (re-)emergence of China, India and Russia in global politics and economics.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Film studies taster Course start date: Sun 8 Dec 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jon WisbeyThis taster of forthcoming film courses at City Lit in 2025 offers you the chance to think about which ones to take while also providing an opportunity to explore some of the key areas in film studies more generally.
Learn 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, European and modern American cinema. There will be a chance to review term two film courses at City Lit (January - July 2025).
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 - French 3 upper: taster Course start date: Thu 9 Jan 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Yolande Mallet De ChaunyCome and discover what an upper intermediate French class feels like.
This course is suitable if you have studied French for 4-5 years recently or have done an A-level some time ago.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - German beginners: module 1 Course start date: Wed 11 Dec 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anna RiolandMake the most of the festive season and get a head start in German for the new year in this intensive course for complete beginners.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - French 2 upper: tasterCourse start date: Thu 12 Dec 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pascale VuittenezCome and discover what a lower intermediate French class feels like.
This course is suitable if you have studied French for 2-3 years recently or have done a GCSE some time ago.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Whispering ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response)Course start date: Thu 12 Dec 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Kate MontagueA one-off workshop on this worldwide phenomenon, delivered in the college. How can the impact of what we hear and feel enhance our connection to our voices? Through body-mind connection and the use of vocal sounds, gestures, rhythms and touch, you can not only reset your nervous systems, and better manage stress, but also find a deeper connection to your voice.Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00 - Dutch elementary: x mas specialCourse start date: Thu 12 Dec 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Francine van den BergCome to this one off near beginners and elementary Dutch x mas special in the heart of London.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £19.00 - Tap dance: taster Course start date: Tue 10 Dec 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Benjamin BaileyOur fun taster session is a great way to try a class and to meet our friendly team of professionals who will guide you through some of the basics and answer your questions, so you can be sure that a course is right for you. As well as being a dynamic introduction to a creative discipline, these sessions give you a clear idea of what you can expect. Open to anyone interested in dance, with or without previous experience.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Introduction to BSL Course start date: Mon 6 Jan 2025 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Antony RabinInterested 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 £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £181.00 - Return to German (intermediate)Course start date: Thu 23 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Anna RiolandLearn German in the heart of London. Come and improve your upper-intermediate German. Suitable if you have studied the language for four years (1.5 hours per week) or 2 years (3 hours per week). Based on Aspekte NEU B1+, 1. Teil.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Carving in wood or stone Course start date: Thu 9 Jan 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Belinda EdwardsGet inspired by trying carving techniques in wood or stone and create your own small carving. Suitable for anyone from beginners to experienced carvers. This course will explore the characteristics of wood and stone, lead you through the steps of design and carving, encourage you to explore and develop your ideas, and try more experimental techniques.Full fee £529.00 Senior fee £423.00 Concession £344.00 - BSL level 1 Course start date: Thu 9 Jan 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Samuel GeorgesHave you always wanted to learn British Sign Language and communicate with Deaf people? Develop the skills you need to gain the level 1 BSL qualification, accredited by Signature. The fees for BSL level 1 courses include a year's subscription to Signworld.
You may wish to study BSL without the pressure of an exam, or just for fun. We can arrange for you to be taught without a formal final assessment and you will receive a certificate of attendance.Full fee £739.00 Senior fee £739.00 Concession £554.00
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