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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?
- Modern Greek beginners: module 3Course start date: Wed 17 Apr 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Maria ContosEnjoy coming to City Lit to learn Modern Greek. Suitable if you have completed Greek beginners: module 2 or equivalent.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00 - 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 - Arabic beginners: revision courseCourse start date: Mon 8 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Nora Allali-CarlingConsolidate your elementary knowledge of Arabic with this online revision course. Suitable if you have studied Arabic for a year or have an equivalent level. Based on the tutor’s own materials.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £97.00 - How to write a short storyCourse start date: Mon 8 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vicky GrutThrough a series of inspiring and practical exercises, you'll be encouraged to tap into your imagination and draft a short story from beginning to end in this supportive short course.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £70.00 - Spanish beginners: revisionCourse start date: Tue 9 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)
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 - Singing for absolute beginnersCourse start date: Wed 10 Jul 2024 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trevor AlexanderStart your journey as a singer this summer with this short, enjoyable course. Take your first important steps towards a healthy vocal technique and confidence in your singing.Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £76.00 - Debating: intensiveCourse start date: Wed 10 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gavin IllsleyDebating requires the ability to speak English persuasively in public and, crucially, to respond rapidly to other people’s objections to what you say. In this shorter, intensive version of our highly popular course, we will cover the theory and practice of debating, and you will progress quickly in areas of content, strategy and style. A great mental workout.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - Japanese: Kanji Theory & PracticeCourse start date: Wed 10 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Chikako NakagawaFurther develop your knowledge of kanji, the kanji system and your writing skills. Suitable if you have completed 'Japanese writing for beginners', parts 1 and 2, or equivalent, and comfortable with Kana.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - The Odyssey reading group (in translation)Course start date: Thu 11 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Justin MurrayHomer’s epic tale of Odysseus’ journey home after the Trojan War may now be over 2,500 years old but it still has much to tell us about the Ancient Greek world that is still relevant today. Explore this great work in translation.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Enhance your impact and presenceCourse start date: Sat 13 Jul 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephanie LunnDiscover how to enhance your vocal and physical impact and presence in many situations and become aware of habits that may hold you back, on this intensive weekend course.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £97.00 - Ballet: technique and repertoireCourse start date: Wed 17 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alexander SimpkinsThis is a great opportunity to learn sections of repertoire from a well-known classical ballet. These will be group or solo dances, including some mime sequences. As preparation, a condensed ballet class will be offered, focussing on technical aspects that will occur in our repertoire section. You should have attended regular ballet classes for at least 1 year and have good knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary. - Autobiographical writing: intensiveCourse start date: Tue 16 Apr 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Paul LaffanThis shorter version of our introductory autobiographical writing course covers the basic elements of the genre, drawing on memories, diaries, photos, dreams and fantasies with a focus on the forms of autobiography, memoir and the personal essay.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £70.00 - Classic albums 1966–1973: The Beatles, Marvin Gaye, David Bowie and Pink FloydCourse start date: Mon 22 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Toby ManningExplore the making and meanings of four classic albums released 1966–1973 that reflect and define their era: The Beatles’ Revolver, Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On, David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust and Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00 - Italian: a journey for beginners in summerCourse start date: Mon 22 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Veronica De FeliceGet off to a flying start in Italian by learning phrases and expressions that you can use to hold basic conversations in everyday situations. The emphasis will be on oral communication so that you can communicate with confidence.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £97.00 - Screenwriting for feature filmCourse start date: Tue 23 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sharmila ChauhanHave you ever wondered what goes into writing a screenplay? How is it different from theatre, radio or prose? Learn the basics of the craft and develop a script of your own in this creative and analytical workshop.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
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