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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.

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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  1. Picture framing and mounting for beginners
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 9 Apr 2024 (and 11 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Esther Heyhoe
    Learn picture framing and mounting skills for the home or workplace. Using professional framing tools and equipment you'll be taught all the skills you need to work in a busy studio or alternatively how to set up your own small scale practice from home.
    Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00
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  2. German beginners: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 13 May 2024 (and 8 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Friederike Schroeder
    The emphasis is on the practical use of German and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on chapters 1-4 of Willkommen (Hodder Arnold). 1.5 hours per week over 7 weeks.



    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 £169.00 Concession £110.00
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  3. Return to French (elementary)
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 12 Aug 2024 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Silvana Avram
    Come and join this lively interactive course to refresh your elementary French. After attending this course you will be able join a level 2 course in September.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
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  4. Chinese beginners: short introduction
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 9 Jul 2024 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Fei Wang
    Learn to speak Chinese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills. Suitable for complete beginners.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00
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  5. Arabic beginners: short introduction
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 13 May 2024 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Taïssir K Mahmoud
    Get off to a flying start in Arabic. This is a stand alone course to give you a basic introduction to the Arabic language.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00
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  6. How to get an agent
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    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 14 May 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Neil Arksey
    This workshop, designed for authors who have finished their manuscript, offers practical advice on finding and approaching a literary agent.



    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
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  7. Introduction to BSL
    Introduction to BSL
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 14 May 2024 (and 11 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Peter Brown
    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 £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £167.00
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  8. Improve your speaking voice
    Last Few Places
    Course start date:  Thu 16 May 2024 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Lloyd Wylde
    Come and improve your vocal skills through voice production and speech exercises. Learn about self presentation, develop spontaneity and gain greater confidence in your communication skills. This is a practical course based in the college.
    Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00
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  9. Life drawing after work
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    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 16 May 2024 (and 10 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Joe Richardson
    A fun, relaxed and shorter life drawing class better suited for people coming straight from work. You will be able to work from a variety of life models, in a range of materials and with a variety of poses. You will be working from the unclothed model, both male and female.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  10. Generative AI: a short introduction
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 6 Dec 2024 (and 8 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Kate Scott
    This is a short introduction to Generative AI for non-technical beginners who want to find out what all the fuss is about over ChatGPT, DALL-E and Stable Diffusion.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  11. Italian: an introduction for beginners
    Italian: an introduction for beginners
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 17 May 2024

    Location on this date:  The British Museum

    Tutors:  Francesco Bucciol
    An opportunity to start your journey towards learning Italian with a short course at the British Museum. This course is for complete beginners and is being run to coincide with the Michelangelo: The Last Decades exhibition. This course will help you learn the basics, with an emphasis on speaking and listening, so you can interact with others in simple everyday situations.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  12. Painting: acrylic techniques and mediums
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    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 17 Sep 2024 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Amanda Bracken
    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 paint.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  13. Going freelance: setting up as a sole trader
    Course start date:  Thu 23 May 2024

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

    Tutors:  Yana Lapitskaya
    An overview of the various steps to consider when setting up as a sole trader.



    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 £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00
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  14. Writing poetry: getting started
    Blank sheet of paper, pen, coffee cup
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 7 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    This short, fun taster course is the perfect starting point for students who are writing for the first time or new to the poetry path. 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 £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  15. Communicating effectively at work
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 23 May 2024 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Jonathan Mulquin
    How skilfully do you manage the impression you make on people both in person and in online meetings and interviews? Develop your personal effectiveness by looking at voice and body language, assertiveness, sensitive listening, interviewing techniques and communication skills for business meetings. This 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 £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £139.00
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