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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?
- Singing workshopCourse start date: Thu 19 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Siobhan BlakeA workshop class for singers with a solid foundation in vocal technique and musicianship: employ your vocal technique in a more flexible and artistic way and deepen your understanding of critical evaluation of singing. Repertoire to be discussed with the tutor.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £209.00 - Sing jazz 1Course start date: Sat 21 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Laura ZakianLearn some standard repertoire and jazz protocols. Explore style, develop good timing and phrasing, breath control, and extend your vocal range. Not suitable for beginner singers but ideal for singers who are new to the jazz idiom. - English pronunciation: stage 1Course start date: Tue 24 Sep 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: David John GwillimAre you a non-native fluent speaker who wants to improve your pronunciation of English and to speak the language more clearly and confidently? Work on clear formation of vowel and consonant sounds including the English neutral vowel and the distinction between voiced and unvoiced sounds. This term the course will be taught online.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £181.00 - Preparation for A-level Italian part 1Course start date: Thu 26 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Roberto MinardiThis course follows the A-level syllabus and is suitable for those who would like to progress in Italian in a structured way. The course does not lead to the exam but aims to prepare you to join the Italian A Level course next year. Ideally you should have taken GCSE Italian (having achieved a grade 7, 8 or 9) or have equivalent upper intermediate knowledge. The course is divided into three parts (parts 2 and 3 will take place in term 2 and 3).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Chamber music: advancedCourse start date: Thu 26 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Gisela MeyerDiscover the pleasure of playing in small, mixed instrumental ensembles, one per part, in a variety of repertoire. For classical instrumentalists at grade 5/6 or above. Due to the demanding nature of most piano parts, pianists should play at Grade 8 level or higher. Good sight reading skills and experience in chamber music are required. Groups will perform their pieces in an informal concert at the end of term.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £195.00 - English pronunciation: stage 2Course start date: Fri 27 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: David John GwillimDesigned for people who have completed ‘English Pronunciation: stage 1’ although new students with sufficient skills can join. Develop confidence and clarity, explore diphthongs and triphthongs, inflection and the rhythms of Standard English. This term the course will be taught online.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £181.00 - Garden design: balcony and roof gardensCourse start date: Sat 28 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alison WorsterLearn how to turn your balcony and roof into a beautiful garden sanctuary and find out how to deal with the challenges and opportunities these spaces afford.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00 - Stand-up comedy: beginnersCourse start date: Mon 30 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: Robert HitchmoughExplore the main skills you need to write and perform stand-up comedy. This course is suitable for complete beginners.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £299.00 Concession £209.00 - Textiles: starting out in printCourse start date: Tue 1 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Learn how to create textiles on this practical introductory course to textile print processes. Explore
block, transfer, silkscreen and monoprinting. Suitable for all levels.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £181.00 - CopywritingCourse start date: Wed 2 Oct 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Deborah MartinOn this practical course, you’ll learn the skills you need to create great copy and content for websites, social media and print.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £269.00 Concession £135.00 - Starting your novel (a fortnightly course)Course start date: Sat 5 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Got a great idea for a novel? Jump start your project in this supportive course that covers craft basics such as character and plot. Ideal for writers of fiction with some experience who have an idea for a novel.Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £269.00 Concession £135.00 - German advancedCourse start date: Sat 5 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Tim MatschakVertiefen Sie Ihre Deutschkenntnisse durch eine vielseitige Auswahl an aktuellen Materialien, Texten, Videos und Hörverständnissen. In diesem Kurs können Sie auch Ihre Diskussionfähigkeit, Ihre Grammatik und Ihren Wortschatz erweitern. This is an intensive advanced German course.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00 - Calligraphy for beginnersCourse start date: Fri 11 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sharon ShawLearn how to write formal calligraphy scripts using a 3.8mm Pilot parallel calligraphy pen. The parallel calligraphy pen is a versatile, transportable broad-edged cartridge pen which allows you to write thick and thin strokes. Advice will be given on other tools and materials you can use for calligraphy. This course is suitable for left and right-handers. - Introduction to painting portraitsCourse start date: Sun 13 Oct 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Luke JonesAn opportunity to paint and draw from the life model focusing on portraiture. Basic observational skills will be explored as well as advice on how we can convey mood, character and tell a story through a portrait, inspired examples of artists portrait drawings and paintings.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £194.00
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