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It's almost the weekend 🍾

Here at City Lit we've a huge range of weekend courses designed to give you the freedom to learn in your time off!

Try out ballet, take a Spanish lesson or learn more about the Middle Ages right here at our campus in Covent Garden and online.

Check out the full list of courses now:
https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses?cl_weekday_weekend=132

We are honoured to have hosted the UK Massage Championship at City Lit earlier this month! 🙌 A huge thank you to all the talented participants, judges, and attendees who made this event a success. We are looking forward to even more amazing moments next year!

https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/highlights-from-UK-massage-championship-2024-city-lit

It's getting to that time of year where the leaves turn brown and we start to wrap up 🍂 🧥

To mark the season change, City Lit are launching hundreds of courses which kick off in the next few months.

From beginners French to Creative non-fiction writing, why not try your hand at a City Lit course this Autumn? 🖐️

See the full list here:
https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses?cl_start_month=10608_10694_10349

📣 MWF SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

Joining us for the Mental Wealth Festival 2024 is former editor of Good Housekeeping and City Lit Chair of Governors Lindsay Nicholson 👏

Having suffered the unimaginable loss of her first husband and child from leukemia, Lindsay Nicholson rewrites her story to become Britain’s most successful lifestyle magazine editor. But when a would-be su***de runs in front of her car, the pages of her picture-perfect life fall apart once more.

Lindsay sits down with City Lit Principal Mark Malcomson on Friday 11th October to discuss her extraordinary life as detailed in her new memoir ‘Perfect Bound’. This will be followed by a book signing 📚

Grab your tickets NOW on our website so you don’t miss out :

In Conversation with Lindsay Nicholson Having suffered the unimaginable loss of her first husband and child from leukaemia, Lindsay Nicholson rewrites her story to become Britain’s most successful lifestyle magazine editor. But when a would-be su***de runs in front of her car, the pages of her picture-perfect life fall apart once more....

Here at City Lit, we're big believers in trying something new 👩‍🎨

That's why we're offering a whole range of beginners art and design courses to help you find your hobby and pursue your passion.

Check them out now by heading to our website:
https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/vm/beginners-courses-for-art-design

A huge congratulations to Will Gompertz for becoming the latest City Lit Fellow 🥳

He gave a fantastic talk about exercising our creativity in our everyday lives and discussed specific works which altered the course of art and human history.

Our Chair of Governors Lindsay Nicholson was on-hand to present him with his Fellowship award at our annual Staff Conference yesterday afternoon 📜

Dive into the world of literary translation with Christina Baum (Brazilian Portuguese) and Trista Selous (French). These City Lit tutors share their experiences as professional translators and educators.

Discover the unique challenges they face in translating nuanced texts, while also celebrating the rewards that come from bridging cultures through language.

Literary Translation: Challenges & Rewards of Translation | City Lit Explore the art of translation as Christina and Trista discuss its challenges, rewards, and the creative solutions that enrich the language bridge.

This week we welcome our students back for our autumn term. 🍂

We’re saying a big hello to all our new students and an equally big welcome back to our returning students. There's still time if you haven't already to sign up for one of our courses:

https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses?cl_start_month=10608_10694_10349

If you don’t know anyone who is Deaf, learning British Sign Language may not be on your radar.

But there are so personal and professional benefits that come with learning the language 🥰

We've found 6 main reasons why you should learn BSL as a hearing person.

Find out what they are now:
https://ow.ly/8soh50T9z4F

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Learning BSL as a Hearing Person: 6 Reasons Why It's Important | City Lit If you don’t know anyone who is Deaf, learning British Sign Language may not be on your radar. But here’s six reasons why it’s still important to learn BSL as a hearing person.

Have you always wanted to become an actor, but not sure how to start? 🗣️

We sat down with Acting student Belinda Wava who talked about how a certificate from City Lit landed her her first job in the industry.

Read about our Acting Foundation and Diploma courses now:
https://ow.ly/Wc3550Tay53

This week is your LAST CHANCE to sign up for our accredited acting courses starting this year! Make sure you don't miss out.

Join us for an engaging discussion on Wednesday 18 September at City Lit with renowned art historian Dr Janina Ramirez on the value of art history, its impact on society and culture, and on her own life. This event is part of by Association for Art History.

Book your free place: https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/art-history-now-janina-ramirez-in-conversation

According to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, 40% of people aged 50 and older experience some form of hearing loss.

Practicing lipreading can be a great way to improve our communication as we age.

At City Lit, we provide a range of lipreading courses, from beginner to advanced.

Check them all out on our website:
https://ow.ly/9N3M50T3aRm

Have you always dreamed of becoming a performer? Our diverse range of courses can ignite your passions and turn childhood dreams into reality.

Join us at City Lit and soon you’ll be able to say: ‘Dreamed it. Did it!’

Book now: https://ow.ly/KQ0S50SRlkk

Calling all massage therapists! City Lit to host UK Championship 2024 on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September.

If you are a massage practitioner and wish to demonstrate your skills and massage techniques to a panel of professional judges, register here: https://ukmassagechampionship.co.uk

Discover the path to a healthier you at City Lit’s Health & Wellbeing Open Day. On Saturday 7th September and Sunday 8th September, we invite you to explore our dedicated Wellbeing Centre on Kean Street. This is your chance to meet our expert tutors, experience our state-of-the-art facilities, and participate in a variety of taster courses designed to enhance your wellbeing.

Book your tasters: https://ow.ly/xZY850SVRlY

Deaf photographer Stephen Iliffe attended City Lit photography courses to boost his skills and confidence, which enabled him to fulfil his childhood dream to host exhibitions of his work.

Ready to turn your childhood dreams into a reality? Book now: https://ow.ly/eVPB50SRbyH

Every child grows up with dreams, but life often takes us in different directions 🧒🧔

At City Lit, we believe you're never too old to rediscover and realise those childhood ambitions.

We've found five reasons why it's never too late to pursue your dreams and how City Lit can help.

Read more on our blog here:
https://ow.ly/zmco50SR9cI

It's Sub-Saharan African Season here at City Lit! 🌍

Each term we offer courses to take you beyond stereotypes, headlines, and simple narratives of the more than 45 countries that make up Sub-Saharan Africa.

We cover history, politics, heritage, philosophy, music and more. ✅

See the full list of courses today:
https://ow.ly/vSvp50SSJxh

Have you always dreamed of becoming an artist, learning a language or writing a novel? 📚

Our wide range of courses can ignite your passions and turn childhood dreams into reality. Join us at City Lit and soon you’ll be able to say: ‘Dreamed it. Did it!’

Book now: https://ow.ly/kCR350SRb0V