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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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- Piano/keyboards 2C
Course start date: Tue 23 Apr 2024 (and 3 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jonathan WilsonMove beyond grade 1 piano repertoire and develop your technique and fluency. The repertoire in this module will encompass more complex rhythm patterns and scales from the grade 2 syllabus.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Piano/keyboards 5CCourse start date: Mon 22 Apr 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Simon AtkinsFor pianists with around four years' experience. Improve your finger technique, coordination, phrasing, music
reading, and your confidence. Break weeks: 6 May & 27 May 2024.
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 £151.00 Concession £123.00 - Swedish beginners: module 2Course start date: Tue 16 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Esmeralda Valencia-LindströmThis course is a continuation of Swedish beginners: Module 1 which commenced in Term 2. It builds upon and expands basic Swedish conversational skills as well as affords insights into aspects of contemporary Swedish culture.
Suitable if you have completed Swedish beginners: Module 1 or have basic Swedish.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Arabic beginners: module 2Course start date: Tue 16 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Micheline Antonian, Alaa SonjoqContinue learning to speak, understand, read and write Modern Standard Arabic, with reference to to other Arabic dialects. You should have completed Arabic beginners: module 1 or equivalent.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Chinese beginners: module 2Course start date: Fri 19 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Zhonghan LinContinue learning Chinese on this beginners course.You should have completed Chinese beginners: module 1 or equivalent.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - French 4/5 pratique et perfectionnement: module 3Course start date: Tue 23 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephanie RadetIf you would like to consolidate your French 4 level before moving to French 5, this course is ideal as it will develop your speaking and listening skills and consolidate your grammar.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Sanskrit level 1: module 3Course start date: Tue 23 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sabrina OsborneUsing material from ancient Sanskrit this course focuses on beginners grammar, enabling the student to read and construct fairly complex prose.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Welsh beginners: module 3Course start date: Tue 23 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jack Pulman-SlaterContinue learning to speak Welsh on this lively course, with the emphasis on the practical use of Welsh and the development of your listening and speaking skills. Based on the book 'Cwrs Mynediad'. Suitable if you have completed Welsh beginners module 2 or studied Welsh for at least 6 month.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - The power of wellbeing from Aristotle to Buddha: a journey of self-discoveryCourse start date: Tue 23 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Cristina PaternoJoin us on an incredible journey of self-discovery as we explore the concept of well-being, from Aristotle's ancient wisdom to Buddha's enlightening perspectives. We will connect these ideas with today's world, giving you plenty of chances to debate and reflect on your own thoughts.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Change must come: art, politics and society Course start date: Tue 23 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sarah JaffrayAn exploration of art history that draws on specific political and social movements in modern, Western history and how artists contribute to and/or influence the dialogue. We will conclude with an engagement with contemporary art and politics. - German beginners: module 3Course start date: Tue 16 Apr 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Barbara PölletImprove your elementary German on this course for near beginners. The emphasis is on the practical use of German and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Suitable if you have studied German for approximately 35 hours. Based on Willkommen Chapters 7 and 8 (Hodder & Stoughton).Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Touch typing and keyboard skills Course start date: Tue 23 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Do you need to learn to type quickly and efficiently? Are you working or do you want to work in administration? Learn how to type with correct finger placement without looking at the keyboard. Build your speed with practice and speed tests. No previous experience required.
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here - From the 1880s to the 1930s: how the new East End was born
Course start date: Tue 23 Apr 2024Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David RosenbergIn an area branded 'the hell of poverty', libraries, theatres, art galleries and social housing were established. Workers went on strike and activists campaigned for better lives. Discover this history by taking actual, guided walks through six tumultuous decades of change. The first session is in the classroom at Keeley Street but all other sessions are guided walks. Full details of the meeting places for each walk will be given at the 1st session. 6 guided walks with 2 Zoom sessions. - Violin and viola 5Course start date: Tue 23 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert PuzeyA course for those who have been playing for around 4 years. You should demonstrate confidence in the first 3 positions and show some confidence in 4th position. You should be developing a good sound quality with the bow and be able to work with a variety of bowing techniques. Break week 28th May 2024.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00
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