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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 3 Jun 2023 (and 3 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pat ParkeInterested 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
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 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00 - Sketchbooks: ideas, materials and techniques
Course start date: Sat 17 Jun 2023Location on this date: Keeley Street
A fantastic introduction to creative processes using a variety of different media to develop an exciting sketchbook. A sketchbook is a great place to try things out, make mistakes and take risks - all in the nature of experimentation. Suitable for beginners as well as those with some previous drawing experience.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00 - 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 - AssertivenessCourse start date: Sat 1 Jul 2023 (and 1 other date)
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 - Anatomy and physiology: workshopCourse start date: Sat 15 Jul 2023
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 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £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 - ESOL entry 2-entry 3Course start date: Sat 29 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
Are you quite confident about your everyday English? Can you have some short conversations and read and write simple emails? Can you go shopping, talk about simple subjects, and write a letter? But do you make quite a lot mistakes? Is it difficult to speak, read or write about more complicated topics? This course will help you learn more vocabulary and grammar so you can talk, read and write about more interesting everyday things and make fewer mistakes. Your will practise your speaking, listening, reading and writing so you can understand people better, talk about most daily topics, read a simple news story, and write a long email or letter.
Before this course, you need to do a pre-course assessment face-to-face or online. Contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / (telephone temporarily unavailable) or click the Start Assessment button on this page. Log on with your email address (not name). Use Chrome if possible.
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 here
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £85.00 - Latin 3: module 2Course start date: Wed 26 Apr 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Judith RiceContinue to study Latin grammar and improve your skills at reading and translating Latin texts, as well as exploring Roman culture and history.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £189.00 - Drama therapyCourse start date: Sat 10 Jun 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Dan SkiliInvestigate the role and function of Dramatherapy as a working model on this introductory course. Looking at a range of drama tools that can be used in therapeutic settings, you will develop some of the essential skills and use a range of methods to engage with others. Fun and insightful and packed with tools you can use, this is a great introduction to applying theatrical processes to therapy.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £169.00 Concession £0.00
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