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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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- Clowning and physical comedyCourse start date: Sun 12 Jan 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sean CroftDiscover the fundamentals of fun, exploring what makes us laugh and what it means to be a clown. We’ll dive deep down into the funny bones of comedic genres that have lasted centuries and learn techniques in the physical style of comedy performance. No previous experience needed. Warning: a great deal of serious silliness will be had!Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 - Picture book writing
Course start date: Sun 26 Jan 2025 (and 5 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Andrew WealeWould you like to write a picture book text for young children? This course is designed for children's writers and for illustrators wishing to write their own stories; a starter course to develop both your ideas and your technique.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00 - Creating a sustainable tomorrow Course start date: Sun 2 Mar 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vina TheodorakopoulouAn exploration of ethical considerations intertwined with the journey towards a sustainable future. This course offers a dynamic and revealing learning experience, inviting participants to delve into a purposeful debate of ethics and sustainability in the modern world.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Reading for writers: the short story (a fortnightly course) Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Thomas McMullanThe best way to write good short stories is to read a lot of good ones first. Dive into the best of short fiction, explore point-of-view, character and pacing, and begin to apply the lessons learnt to your own writing in this fortnightly course.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - AI: a threat to democracy or just another technology? Course start date: Sun 11 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vina TheodorakopoulouWhat does AI mean for democracy? Join to explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on democracy, examining whether it poses a threat or is simply another technological advancement. Engage in discussions, case studies and critical analysis over five interactive sessions.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - ESOL and making podcasts: pronunciation, presentation, expression (level 1-2)Course start date: Sun 11 May 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Do you want to improve your pronunciation, learn more about how you sound when you speak English and develop your speaking? A podcast is a digital recording, which can be used in a very practical way to help develop your English. On this course, you will discover how to make and edit a podcast to record yourself as well as what to say and how to say it. You will be able to practise speaking on your own and interviewing others as well as learn how to prepare what to say and how to say it. Podcasting is a fantastic way of improving your pronunciation, your vocabulary, your spoken accuracy, and your fluency.
You need to do a pre-course assessment. Contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / 020 8078 0489 for a face-to-face assessment or click the Start Assessment button on this page. Log on with your email address (not name).
Please note you will need to download the free Audacity software and have a headset with mic to do this course.
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
- Creative writing for learners with dyslexia Course start date: Sun 15 Jun 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Homan YousofiWant to have a go at creative writing in a supportive environment? This course is designed to help you tap into your creativity and find your unique writing voice. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience of creative writing who identify as having dyslexia.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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