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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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- Introduction to BSL
Course start date: Sat 1 Jun 2024 (and 10 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Carolina Delgado EspejoInterested in learning British Sign Language? Learn some basic vocabulary and grammar, and decide if you want to progress to the level 1 qualification.Full fee £239.00 - Japanese beginners fast-track: module 2Course start date: Sat 10 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kiyomi UntenSuitable if you have completed 'Japanese 1 fast track: module 1' or equivalent. Continue learning to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills, as well as reading Hiragana. You can continue your studies by enrolling on LBJ01, Japanese 1 fast-track: module 3 in the summer.
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 - Introduction to stone setting: raised grain setting Course start date: Sat 10 Jun 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rae DuncanGrain setting, sometimes referred to as bead setting, is a technique where small faceted stones are held in place by small prongs called beads. These are raised from the metal in the band using an engraving tool. This specialist technique builds on the basic stone setting methods, introducing the use of a new set of tools and skills and is perfect for those wishing to take their stone-setting to a higher level.Full fee £179.00 - French beginners: module 1Course start date: Sat 7 Oct 2023 (and 15 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Learn French on this lively interactive course for beginners. The course will be taught in French, with an emphasis on developing your speaking and listening skills.Full fee £199.00 - Watercolour painting: mixed media techniques Course start date: Wed 14 Jun 2023 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ruth BrisonWatercolour has a rich tradition - this course will explore the more experimental ways of using this pleasurable medium and will present new possibilities for producing exciting new work with mixed media. Make inventive combinations of media to draw from your own found imagery, photographs and sketches.Full fee £169.00 - Italian beginners: module 1 Course start date: Sat 7 Oct 2023 (and 12 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
With 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 £219.00 - German: get ready for year 2Course start date: Sat 17 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Vera MessariusThis course will get you ready if you would like to study German 2 lower: module 1 as from September. It is the equivalent to German beginners: module 3. Improve 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).
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 - Learn to laser cut Course start date: Sat 17 Jun 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Suk Han LeeA short introductory course in laser cutting, ideal for beginners or anyone wishing to add innovation to his or her own creative projects. You will learn simple software techniques using Adobe Illustrator to convert your design ideas into a variety of laser cut samples and small personal projects.Full fee £189.00 - Make your first Android mobile appCourse start date: Tue 27 Jun 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
Tutors: Julian HoldenThis course is a gentle introduction to programming and app development using the cloud application AppInventor 2.
This course will be delivered online or in person. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 - AssertivenessCourse start date: Sat 1 Jul 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Debora CollisterWould you like to be more assertive? Develop the skill of communicating effectively and on equal terms with others in these practical workshops designed to help you gain self esteem and confidence.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 - Publish your first book onlineCourse start date: Tue 4 Jul 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Christine RobertsonLearn how to publish your first book electronically on the Amazon Kindle and other e-book devices using an existing
Word document. You will need good internet and file management skills and experience of using Word.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 - Anatomy and physiology: workshopCourse start date: Sat 15 Jul 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Ever wondered what your insides look like? This fascinating class offers an understanding of our body and the amazing way it works. Ideal for anyone with a general interest as well as those hoping to progress to higher level courses.Full fee £159.00 - Learn DSLR filmmakingCourse start date: Sat 22 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Lyndon IvesThink quality video production needs a whole film crew? Think again! Discover how you can easily shoot
professional-level video on your own digital SLR camera and find out why DSLRs have become the camera of choice for many broadcast professionals.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - Start carvingCourse start date: Sat 29 Jul 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Belinda EdwardsHave you ever tried carving in wood? Be guided by an expert tutor to learn the basic techniques, materials and
processes of carving, and carve a small piece of sculpture using hand carving tools. For complete beginners.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - Piano/keyboards 1A
Course start date: Sat 23 Sep 2023 (and 6 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesThis is the beginning of our piano programme, designed for absolute beginners to both piano and music-reading. This classic course is the perfect way to start your piano playing.Full fee £199.00
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