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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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Whether you want to try something new, revisit a past passion, or take your skills to the next level; we have a huge range of courses for you to explore. Our courses taught by experts and professionals with real world experience. Discover Languages, Art & Design, Drama, Music & Dance, Technology & Business, Writing, British Sign Language and much more!
Our online course are live, interactive and usually delivered in small groups. Read our guide to online learning for more information. Onsite courses are delivered at our world class London locations near Covent Garden.
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- Becoming confident on Word 365 (beginner)Course start date: Thu 15 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Are you new to Word and word processing? Do you want to learn how to create and organise digital letters and short documents? Then this course is ideal for you. Learn all the basic functions of creating documents: adding, copying, moving and formatting text, inserting pictures and creating tables, checking spelling and grammar, changing the page layout and printing different documents accurately. All you need is enthusiasm, and confidence using a mouse and basic keyboard functions.
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 hereFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £40.00 - Being and beauty: the philosophy of Japanese aestheticsCourse start date: Thu 15 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: John GoffNot something apart from everyday life but intrinsic to it, beauty in Japanese thought does not entail perfection but the surprise of imperfect and transient being.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £45.00 - Italian history through its songsCourse start date: Thu 15 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Francesco BucciolItaly is a country with no shortage of cultural riches. In this short course, delivered in Italian, you'll explore the history of Italy through some its most famous and important songs, songs which reflect a time and a place and that have lived on for their beauty and significance.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £45.00 - Beginners BSLCourse start date: Thu 29 Jun 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alison Wherry-AlimoAre you interested in learning BSL? Join us to learn some basic vocabulary and grammar and decide if you want to progress to the level 1 qualification.
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 £99.00 - Dry Cupping: A CPD WorkshopCourse start date: Thu 29 Jun 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Nadege LouvetWant to add a new effective therapeutic skill to your practice? Why not try dry cupping therapy - very effective on muscles that are non-responsive to massage and pressure. This one day CPD course will enable you to safely and effectively integrate dry cupping therapy into your treatments.Full fee £99.00 - Italian 4/5: cultura e attualitàCourse start date: Thu 27 Apr 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Roberto MinardiAttraverso attività basate su articoli, servizi di programmi, interviste ecc., questa classe ti offre la possibilità di dibattere e approfondire argomenti riguardanti l’attualità italiana e la cultura del Paese in generale. Praticherai e perfezionerai diversi punti grammaticali e accrescerai il tuo vocabolario. Adatto a chi frequenta un corso al livello 4 o 5 oppure a chi ha una conoscenza equivalente della lingua.
Please note that this course takes place every other week.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £119.00 - Writing the personal: autobiographical theatre
Course start date: Thu 6 Jul 2023 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Brian MullinLearn how to select and shape your own life experiences into a dynamic text for live performance on this supportive online course. Suitable for those with some experience of creative writing.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £89.00 - Looking at photography: colour and compositionCourse start date: Thu 6 Jul 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Michael HardingWant to learn the secrets of composing beautiful photographs? Join this inspiring workshop to explore composition and colour controls, making the most of shapes, lines, colours, framing, the rule of thirds and simple camera controls for professional-looking results.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 - French 1: revisit your elementary FrenchCourse start date: Thu 25 May 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Michel WillameCome 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.Full fee £139.00 - Restorative YogaCourse start date: Thu 13 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Madlyn Ray-JonesWould you like to relax your mind and body, improve wellbeing and develop a calm and focused awareness? Learn the relaxing practice of restorative yoga combined with gentle breath work and mindfulness meditation.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - Sing a song in different stylesCourse start date: Thu 13 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Colette MeuryExplore how to set a song in more than one musical style, song interpretation and solo performance. For singers who have completed courses in contemporary singing, or who have equivalent experience and
musical ability. Live sessions 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 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00 - How to write a novel
Course start date: Thu 9 Nov 2023 (and 5 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Thomas McMullanThis course deals with all aspects of novel writing technique and prose style. Ideal for fiction writers about to begin a novel or those with a novel at early draft stage.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 - Turkish beginners: an introductionCourse start date: Mon 17 Jul 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Cavidan SeyitcemalogluLearn Turkish on this face-to-face intensive course with an emphasis on practical use and the development of your listening and speaking skills. Based on the tutor's own materials.Full fee £99.00 - Modern Greek beginners: an introductionCourse start date: Mon 17 Jul 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Maria ContosLearn to speak Greek and develop your speaking and listening skills on this introductory course, which emphasises the practical use of the language.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £89.00 - Ways into creative writing: intensiveCourse start date: Tue 25 Jul 2023 (and 11 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sarah LeipcigerAre you brand new to creative writing? Do you want to build your confidence in a supportive online environment alongside other beginners? This faster-pace short-course guides students taking their first steps on the path to becoming a creative writer.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £89.00
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