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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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If you can't decide which subject to study, why not try some of our short taster courses?
- Return to French (lower intermediate)Course start date: Thu 16 May 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Isabelle FontanCome and join this lively interactive course to refresh your lower intermediate French. After attending this course you will be able join a level 2 course starting soon.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £111.00 Concession £90.00 - Communicating effectively at workCourse start date: Thu 23 May 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jonathan MulquinHow 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 - Watercolour painting studio: urban landscapesCourse start date: Thu 13 Jun 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Hilary RosenBuild your confidence and skills in outdoor watercolour painting in a variety of central London locations. You will be introduced to watercolour mixing and mark making in relation to painting the urban landscape. This course can be seen as a refresher or for students who have had a minimum amount of watercolour experience.Full fee £339.00 Senior fee £271.00 Concession £220.00 - Acting: improversCourse start date: Sun 21 Apr 2024 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sean CroftContinue your development as you explore a range of exercises and acting techniques that will illuminate and enliven a variety of scripts and scenes. Consolidate techniques and deepen your understanding in a safe and supportive atmosphere.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00 - Flash photography with speedlightCourse start date: Wed 3 Jul 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Ed GregoryLighten things up: join this practical course to learn the basics of using portable flash (speedlights) to enhance your images. Experiment creatively indoors and outdoors with different flash techniques, with a professional photographer on hand to guide you throughout.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Italian 4/5: cultura e attualita'
Course start date: Thu 4 Jul 2024 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Roberto MinardiConsolidate your advanced level of Italian in this interactive class. Further practise the main topics and grammar points learned at level 4/5 through speaking and listening activities.
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 £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Public speaking (online)Course start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Allis MossWhatever your reasons for speaking publicly, allay your fears in this intensive online course by learning techniques for formal and impromptu speeches, introductions, discussion leading and public questioning, and boost your general confidence at the same time.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £119.00 - Spanish DELE B1 tasterCourse start date: Thu 4 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Amaia IbargüenAre you looking into taking an Exam course in Spanish but want to try it before you commit?
Get a taste of what it would be like to prepare for the 'Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera B1'. The course will explain how the actual 'Preparation to DELE B1' course will work and will offer snippets of activities that will be carried out during the course, which is due to run from October 2024 to May 2025.
Please note that you should have studied Spanish for about three years or have an equivalent level.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - French beginners: an introduction Course start date: Wed 10 Jul 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pascale VuittenezGet ready for a new challenge and join this intensive course for complete beginners.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Sing music theatre workshopCourse start date: Wed 24 Apr 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Heather LongmanThis popular course explores musical theatre singing. Grow your knowledge of the repertoire. Suitable for singers and actors wanting to improve their singing and 'acting through song' technique. Be guided through the basics to find the right singing qualities for this repertoire.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £167.00 - Great works: Rhapsody in BlueCourse start date: Thu 18 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pauline Greene100 years ago a 26-year-old New York songwriter realised that his name appeared on a concert poster advertising An Experiment in Modern Music, featuring a piece composed by him. He had five weeks to complete it, and the result was Rhapsody in Blue.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Developing personal printmaking projects Course start date: Thu 18 Jul 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: susan kentonExplore and develop personal work in intaglio and relief printmaking. Techniques covered include drypoint, etching, linocut, collagraphy and photo etching. All levels of experience welcome.Full fee £339.00 Senior fee £271.00 Concession £220.00 - Vibrato: a short studyCourse start date: Thu 18 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Edward BreenWhat is vibrato and how is it used? Learn about the history of vocal vibrato and arguments surrounding its use.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Great artists: Leonard BernsteinCourse start date: Thu 18 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pauline GreeneLeonard Bernstein (1918-1990) was a brilliant conductor, composer, and educator, and a sometimes controversial public figure. We explore his music in the context of the arts in America, looking especially at his effortless assimilation of popular and classical styles.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Sketching at the museum: National Gallery
Course start date: Thu 25 Jul 2024 (and 3 other dates)Location on this date: Off Site
Tutors: Diane MartinExplore the pleasure and challenge of sketchbooks: learn and improve your drawing skills and ‘ways of seeing’ and understanding by working from some of the iconic paintings in the National Gallery.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
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