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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?
- Italian rapidamente: module 2Course start date: Sat 27 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Paola NorthSuitable if you have completed Italian Rapidamente: module 1. Rapidamente: module 2 is for learners who are ready to move at a faster pace. You'll be covering the second half of the course book: Nuovo Espresso 1, so that by the time you finished Rapidamente: module 3 (the continuation course after this one), you should be ready to enter our third-year Italian courses (Italian 2 upper). It's ideally for people who have studied or speak another Romance language, but it's also appropriate for learners who feel they're capable of moving at a faster pace.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - BSL level 1Course start date: Sat 21 Sep 2024 (and 12 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Peter BrownHave you always wanted to learn British Sign Language and communicate with Deaf people? Develop the skills you need to gain the level 1 BSL qualification, accredited by Signature. The fees for BSL level 1 courses include a year's subscription to Signworld.
You may wish to study BSL without the pressure of an exam, or just for fun. We can arrange for you to be taught without a formal final assessment and you will receive a certificate of attendance.Full fee £739.00 Senior fee £739.00 Concession £554.00 - Italian beginners: module 3Course start date: Mon 15 Apr 2024 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Veronica De FeliceContinue learning to speak Italian on this communicative course, with the emphasis on the practical use of Italian and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Suitable if you have completed beginners: module 2 or equivalent. Based on Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version). Suggested progression route: Italian 2 lower: module 1.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - French 2 upper: module 1Course start date: Thu 18 Apr 2024 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Yolande Mallet De ChaunyCome and join this lively interactive intermediate French course. The course will give you a greater understand understing of French and of the French speaking world. Suitable if you have completed a French 2 lower course or if you have recently studied French for 2 years.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00 - Italian beginners: module 1Course start date: Sat 5 Oct 2024 (and 12 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Silvana VistolaWith its rich culture and history and its incredible landscapes and architecture, there are countless reasons to learn Italian. Whether you wish to learn Italian in order to make your visits to Italy more enjoyable, or because you'd like to speak with family and friends in their native language, this course will provide the groundwork for you to begin your journey towards fluency. Our emphasis is on speaking and listening skills so that you can begin communicating quickly in Italian. Once you've completed this course you can continue with 'Italian beginners: module 2.'.Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - The 60 minute writerCourse start date: Wed 17 Jan 2024 (and 11 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Maame BlueFit creative writing into your busy day: a relaxed, informal rolling programme for writers of all levels of experience who enjoy being thrown new ideas and experimenting with poetry and prose.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £55.00 - Japanese beginners: module 2Course start date: Sat 9 Nov 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Junko FuseContinue learning to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills,
Suitable if you have completed Japanese beginners intensive: module 1 or learn Japanese in a complete beginners course for a term.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Photography for beginnersCourse start date: Sat 28 Sep 2024 (and 18 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Jad Oakes, Neil WhiteAlways wondered what half the buttons on your camera actually do? Discover how to use them properly and produce impressive photographs, even as a complete beginner. Gain useful technical knowledge and get expert creative guidance in easy-to-understand language. An ideal first step before enrolling on our intermediate courses.Full fee £369.00 Senior fee £295.00 Concession £240.00 - Spanish beginners: module 3Course start date: Sat 20 Apr 2024 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Óscar Salgado SuárezContinue learning to speak Spanish on this lively, communicative course for near beginners. Taught in Spanish with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills. Based on units 11-15 of Ele Actual A1(IF) (libro del alumno) and exercise book (SM Publishers). Suitable if you have completed Spanish beginners: module 2.
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 - Latin inscriptions: the basicsCourse start date: Sat 20 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sean GabbLatin inscriptions can be found almost everywhere, but can you work out what they mean? Learn how to interpret some of these inscriptions. A visit to the British Museum is included. - Drumming 1ACourse start date: Sat 20 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Cerys HoggCome and learn the practical skills you need to play drumkit in contemporary music: stick technique, four-way coordination, listening and music reading. You will play acoustic and practice kits in class. Please bring your own sticks.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00 - Communicate with confidence through voice and body languageCourse start date: Sat 20 Apr 2024 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lloyd WyldeDiscover how to enhance your vocal and physical impact and presence in many situations and become aware of habits that may hold you back from achieving your full potential. Skills include establishing rapport, assertive posture and gesture, vocal energy, projecting an effective personal style, sensitive listening and communicating with care and conviction. This Saturday course will be delivered in the college.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Cyanotype printmaking in a dayCourse start date: Sat 18 Jan 2025 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Adam HogarthCyanotype is a photographic printing process which produces a beautiful deep blue print from a variety of artwork, including drawings, photographs, physical objects or combinations of all of these. All levels welcome.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00 - Japanese beginners fast-track: module 1Course start date: Sat 20 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kiyomi UntenLearn to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills, as well as reading Hiragana. Suitable for complete beginners.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £136.00 - Korean beginners: module 2Course start date: Sat 20 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Heeyun ChoiSuitable if you have completed Korean 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.
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