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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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- Writing creative non-fictionCourse start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Paul LaffanExplore practical and imaginative approaches to creative non fiction, including travel writing, life writing and the essay. Analyse published work, produce your own pieces, and benefit from detailed feedback.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £125.00 - Spanish beginners: module 1
Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 20 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Adriana Itriago GavidiaLearn to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills.
Based on Units 1-3 of Nos Vemos Hoy 1 Compacto; publisher: Campus Difusión (please see the relevant section for the ISBN)
Please do not buy the book until after the first class as if you transfer to another level, you may use a different book.
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 Concession £142.00 - French beginners: module 1 Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 13 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Pascale VuittenezLearn French on this lively interactive course for beginners. The course will be taught in French, with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.
Please note that course LF182 is a blended delivery course. Sessions on 25/10, 01/11, 06/12 and 13/12 for this course will be delivered in person in our main buiding on Keeley Street. Sessions on 08/11, 15/11, 22/11 and 29/11 will be delivered 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 Concession £142.00 - Piano/keyboards 1A Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Cheslav SinghThis is the beginning of our piano programme, designed for absolute beginners to both piano and music-reading. This classic course is the perfect way to start your piano playing.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Norwegian beginners: module 3Course start date: Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Finn BuggeA fun course for learners who are near-beginners and wish to continue learning. You need to have studied Norwegian for about 6 months recently. For continuing students, this is a contination of Norwegian beginners: module 2 (offered in Term 2).
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 - Classical guitar 1ACourse start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tony RowdenEnjoy learning to play guitar in the classical style, and read notation, in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. This study requires you to use a nylon strung guitar.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Acting: beginners Course start date: Mon 13 Jan 2025 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Deirdre Strath ClydeExplore the fundamentals of acting on this practical course, designed for people with little or no experience of acting. Increase your confidence and discover your potential in a safe and creative environment.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £174.00 - Silver Swans ballet class Course start date: Tue 29 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Abigail BulfinSilver Swans® classes have been specifically designed for the over-55s. If you are looking for a new way to keep fit and active, Swans ballet classes will put a spring in your step, whether you’ve never danced before or want to reboot your ballet skills. Classes focus on building the core technical principles and learning specially adapted repertoire from the popular ballets.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £132.00
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