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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?
- German beginners: module 1Course start date: Mon 13 May 2024 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Friederike SchroederThe emphasis is on the practical use of German and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on chapters 1-4 of Willkommen (Hodder Arnold). 1.5 hours per week over 7 weeks.
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 £169.00 Concession £110.00 - 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 - Drawing: a contemporary approach
Course start date: Mon 15 Jul 2024 (and 6 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chris HoughTake your drawing into exciting new directions – build on your existing skills and discover new ways of working. For intermediate students with some drawing experience who would like to explore experimental drawing techniques and develop their own ideas in drawing. A chance to extend your own drawing projects guided by our expert tutor and practising artist, with reference to the work of artists using drawing in the wider art world today.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Fine art photography: digital printing with Adobe PhotoshopCourse start date: Tue 2 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Kean Street Photography Studio
Tutors: Dominic HarrisWant to give your portfolio or exhibition prints the professional edge? This hands-on course will guide you in printing top-quality inkjet (or giclee) prints as used by fine art photographers. Get to grips with Adobe Photoshop and our top-of-the-range Epson photo printers, and experiment with different paper types and inks.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £123.00 - Interviewing skills for journalists Course start date: Wed 3 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Susan GrossmanWant to get people to spill the beans? This fascinating taster explores the core elements of interviewing and getting quotes to enhance your writing or storytelling.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00 - Chinese 2 lower: revisionCourse start date: Thu 4 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonConsolidate your lower knowledge of Chinese (Mandarin) in this class based course in central London. Suitable if you have studied Mandarin for three years or have an equivalent level.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00 - Narration for podcast and documentary (intensive)Course start date: Sat 6 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David SpencerA fun and intensive workshop all about the incredible world of narration. This enormous and lucrative area of the voiceover world includes podcasts, e-learning, documentaries, audio books, medical/technical narration, explainer videos and more. You’ll learn how to deliver great reads from the inside out. It’s not just about the sound of your voice!Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 - Pentatonics and beyond: improvising in popular musicCourse start date: Sat 6 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David HarrisonStudy how to improvise in popular music. These practical sessions are for players of any instrument. Get to grips with improvisation in this exploration of common scales and approaches to improv in pop, rock, blues, folk and jazz. We’ll look at blues scales, pentatonics, extension notes and more to help you get the most out of your improvisation.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £76.00 - Piano practice and memorisation: levels 3-5 Course start date: Mon 8 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Shelagh SutherlandThe perfect course for pianists of level 3-5 standard who would like to streamline their practice and improve their memorisation skills.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £62.00 - How to get published
Course start date: Mon 8 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Neil ArkseySo you've finished your novel. What's next? This short course provides guidance in submitting to agents and publishers, and helps you to tailor your work to maximise its potential in the marketplace.
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 £50.00 - Tap intensive (improvers)Course start date: Tue 9 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Benjamin BaileyIf you have a strong foundation in tap, come and improve your technique, and increase your understanding of syncopation and your confidence in a variety of rhythms and tempos. Tap shoes are essential.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £55.00 - French 2: revision courseCourse start date: Tue 9 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pierre PorcheronRevise and consolidate your lower intermediate French speaking and listening skills. Suitable if you have recently studied French for two to three years.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £90.00 - Music theory: introduction to score readingCourse start date: Tue 9 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trish ShawLearn to navigate diferent types of classical music scores, analyse musical features, and identify style and period. Suitable for those with music theory knowledge at equivalent of ABRSM Grade 5 and upwards.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Piano/keyboards: revision for levels 1 and 2Course start date: Tue 9 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ana Claudia MagalhaesReinforce your basic piano skills, improve your reading, hand co-ordination and technique. This course will revise key topics from City Lit level 1 and 2 piano syllabus and is a great opportunity to keep learning throughout the summer!Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00 - Spanish beginners: revisionCourse start date: Tue 9 Jul 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Diego IudicissaRevise and consolidate your speaking and listening skills, as well as your grammar. Suitable if you have completed 'Spanish beginners: module 3' or have an equivalent knowledge of the language (one year's study).Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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