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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.

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  1. The art of negotiating
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 26 Apr 2023 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Gavin Illsley
    Negotiation is a communication skill essential in solving problems and reaching your goals. Learn to prepare well and to feel confident using logical and emotional tools to achieve great outcomes. 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 £99.00
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  2. Painting: acrylic techniques and mediums
    Painting: acrylic techniques and mediums
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Tue 6 Jun 2023 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Chris Hough
    The fundamentals of painting are as important for the beginner as they are for the more experienced artist. This course will be an in depth focus on brushwork, brush techniques and how to improve your mark making to develop fluency in the mediums of acrylic.
    Full fee £169.00
  3. Introduction to journalism
    Photograph of laptop, coffee mug, notepad and smart phone on a desk
    Course start date:  Wed 14 Feb 2024 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Yvonne Singh
    On this course students will explore the basic skills a freelance journalist needs to write and sell news and features to newspapers and magazines. From developing ideas and identifying outlets to interview skills and approaching editors.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £139.00
    Rating:
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    9  Reviews Add Your Review
  4. Communicate with confidence through voice and body language
    Last Few Places, Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 14 May 2023 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Stephanie Lunn
    Discover how to enhance your vocal and physical impact and presence in many situations and become aware of habits that may hold you back from achieving your full potential. Skills include establishing rapport, assertive posture and gesture, vocal energy, projecting an effective personal style, sensitive listening and communicating with care and conviction. This course will be delivered in the college.
    Full fee £139.00
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  5. Learning to use your iPhone
    Course start date:  Wed 7 Jun 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Is your iPhone confusing you? Are you unsure how to make the most of its many features? This short course will help you understand your phone, troubleshoot problems and use some of its most popular features and apps. By the end of the course you will be confident you can use or find out how to use the key features of your phone.



    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
    Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £15.00
    Rating:
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    5  Reviews Add Your Review
  6. London's smaller art collections
    Interior of an 18th century room with green wallpaper, a chandelier and other decorative objects
    Course start date:  Wed 7 Jun 2023 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Off Site

    Tutors:  Julie Barlow
    Discover some of London’s fascinating smaller art collections and hidden art treasures on this gallery-based art history course.
    Full fee £169.00
    Rating:
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    10  Reviews Add Your Review
  7. Podcasting: introduction
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 7 Jun 2023 (and 13 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Amber Raney-Kincade
    Do 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
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  8. Painting 2
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    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 4 May 2023 (and 8 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Tony Hull
    Covers themes similar to those in 'Painting course 1', but in more depth and with a stronger emphasis on experimentation. Suitable if you already have some experience in painting. Basic materials included.
    Full fee £389.00
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  9. Speak Shakespeare monologues and scenes: comedies
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Wed 7 Jun 2023

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Vernon Thompson
    Whether you are preparing a Shakespearean monologue for audition or simply have an interest in their structure, rhythm and poetry, this course enables you to work on and speak monologues from the Comedies with confidence.There is also an opportunity to rehearse duologues/ scenework from Twelfth Night and A Midsummer Night's Dream specifically.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00
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  10. Psychology of Jung: explore your shadow
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 7 Jun 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Carmen Ogando
    The Swiss psychiatrist CG Jung was a pioneer of the soul and a great scholar of the 20th century. We will learn about his concepts and how they can help us in a quest for self-understanding and healing.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £209.00
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  11. The Iliad reading group (in translation)
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 7 Jun 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Justin Murray
    Come and explore Homer's great epic tale in translation.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £99.00
  12. Introduction to BSL
    Introduction to BSL
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 7 Jun 2023 (and 10 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Carolina Delgado Espejo
    Interested 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
    Rating:
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    35  Reviews Add Your Review
  13. Screen acting: beginners
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 7 Jun 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Gary Grant
    Build your confidence and learn fundamental camera techniques to create truthful ‘on screen’ performances in this practical course.
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £0.00
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  14. Online marketing: a detailed introduction
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 27 Sep 2023 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)

    Tutors:  Julian Holden
    A popular course that provides an in-depth look at the tools and techniques you can use to market your business on the internet. Examine Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), web advertising with Google AdWords and social media marketing among other topics, along with the management tools needed to measure success.



    This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £229.00
    Rating:
    93% of 100
    8  Reviews Add Your Review
  15. Writing a memoir: an introduction
    Close up of man in suit writing on paper
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Wed 19 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Julie Garton
    Some moments in our lives are so powerful they beg to be shared with the world. This six week course will help you plan and craft a memoir that will resonate and inspire.
    Full fee £129.00
    Rating:
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    5  Reviews Add Your Review
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