Lanier Technical College Adult Education

Boost your skills in just a few minutes with this two‑part challenge from Lanier Technical College Adult Education. First, work through a real‑life HSE math problem using discounts and percentages. Then strengthen your reading and comprehension with a main idea activity designed for both ESL learners and HSE RLA students. These quick exercises help you build confidence, practice essential skills, and stay motivated on your learning journey.

Make 2025 YOUR year of success!  Lanier Tech offers FREE classes for GED and HiSET preparation and to improve English for those who speak other languages.  For more details about our free High School Equivalency preparation or English language classes, please visit https://www.laniertech.edu/adult-education

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Lesson 2, Social Studies GED Test Preparation

We break down the key skills and knowledge you'll need to conquer the GED exam and in particular today, we’re focusing on the Social Studies section—an area that can feel daunting but is totally manageable with the right strategies and mindset.

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Lanier Tech has a first-class English as a Second Language program that not only helps students communicate in the language, but to be successful in their career fields.  Students often share their experiences in our program with us.  Listen to Tamara's story about her experience in the Adult Education program in Barrow County.  For more details about our free High School Equivalency preparation or English language classes, please visit https://www.laniertech.edu/adult-education

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In 2023-2024, Lanier Technical College Adult Education helped 356 students obtain their High School Equivalency diploma, more than any other program in the state.  We also have a first-class English Language Acquisition program to improve communication skills.  Are you interested in becoming a student?  We are enrolling students in our area now and there is no charge for the classes.  Visit https://www.laniertech.edu/adult-education/ and begin your application today!

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Lesson 1, Soft Skills: Time Management.

Today’s episode examines time management skills and strategies for effective time management.

By the end of this episode, you will be able to understand the root causes of poor time management, learn about strategies to overcome poor time management, and identify at least three strategies to improve time management in your workplace or home life.

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Lesson 5, Comprehension: Enhancing Understanding.

Today’s episode is on listening and understanding.  This episode is targeted for intermediate English language learners.

By the end of this podcast episode, you will be able to comprehend and demonstrate proficiency in listening and understanding. The objectives include enhancing listening skills, improving vocabulary, and answering comprehension questions based on a provided text.

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Lesson 4, Reading: Understanding Author's Point of View and Responding to Conflicting Evidence.

Today’s episode is on reading comprehension and point of view. In this episode, we will look at understanding an author's point of view and how they acknowledge and respond to conflicting evidence or viewpoints.

By the end of this episode, you will be able to identify an author's perspective, analyze how they acknowledge differing viewpoints, and evaluate their responses to conflicting evidence.

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In 2022-2023, Lanier Tech helped 367 students achieve their High School Equivalency diplomas, more than any other program in Georgia.  Students often share their experiences in our program with us.  Listen to Shayna's story about her experience in the Adult Education program in Hall County.  For more details about our free High School Equivalency preparation or English language classes, please visit https://www.laniertech.edu/adult-education

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Lesson 4, English as a Second Language.  Usage: Phrasal Verbs

In today’s lesson, we will learn what phrasal verbs are, how they function, and the meaning of a few common phrasal verbs.  By the end of this this lesson, you will understand and properly utilize some of the most common phrasal verbs.

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Meet Kayla Hill, the 2023 Georgia state winner of the Dinah Culbreath Wayne Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) award!  Kayla overcame many obstacles in her life and is on her way to a rewarding career.  Lanier Tech's Adult Education program in Barrow County helped her with the first steps.

You can be next!  Visit us at www.laniertech.edu and click on Adult Education to learn more about our free programs!

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Lesson 3, English as a Second Language.  Pronunciation: Liaisons

In today’s lesson, we will learn about how certain sounds between words connect, known as liaisons, which may change the expected sound of a word.

By the end of this this lesson, you will understand and produce the proper sounds created through liaisons, and will be able to comprehend and produce these sounds in English similar to that of a native speaker in the United States.

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Lesson 2, English as a Second Language.  Pronunciation: Sounds that change.

In today’s lesson, we will learn about certain combinations of sounds that change the expected pronunciation of a word or group of words. 

By the end of this this lesson, you will understand and produce the proper sounds signaled by certain combinations in English and will be able to comprehend and produce these sounds in English similar to that of a native speaker in the United States.

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Lesson 1, English as a Second Language.  Pronunciation: Stress in English Sentences.

In today’s lesson, we will learn which types of words to stress and how to change the emphasis or meaning of a sentence by adding stress or stressing a normally unstressed word.

By the end of this lesson, you will have practiced the same stress patterns that native speakers place on several English sentences, understand the concepts of where stress should be placed in a sentence, and will be able to better understand spoken American English by native speakers.

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Visit www.laniertech.edu and click on Adult Education.  Follow the "Get Started Now" buttons to apply to our Adult Education program.  Qualifying residents in the northeast Georgia area of the United States may attend our FREE in-person classes in basic literacy, GED(R) or HiSET(R) preparation, English Language Acquisition classes, US Citizenship preparation classes, and short-term training in high demand career fields.

 

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This podcast episode is in Spanish.  If you do not speak Spanish, you may skip ahead to the next episode.  Listen to Andrea's story about her experience in the ESL program in Hall County.  For more details about our English Language or High School Equivalency preparation classes, please visit https://www.laniertech.edu/adult-education

Este episódio está en español. En este episódio de ‘We are LTC - ESL stories’, Decano de programas formativos de adultos, Shannon Cole, entrevista una estudiante de ESL de condado de Hall, Andrea. Hablamos de su experiencia y como Lanier Technical College le ha ayudado a obtener sus metas profesionales y personales.

 

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Lesson 1, Test Taking Skills:

In this lesson you will learn skills and strategies to help you improve your score on high school equivalency exams.  You'll have a better idea of the type of questions you may encounter, tips to effectively manage your time, and how to maximize your score even when uncertain of the correct answer. 

GED is a registered trademark with the American Council on Education, and HiSET is a registered trademark with Educational Testing Services.  GED and HiSET are used for identification purposes only and there is no affiliation with or endorsement by the aforesaid organizations.

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Lesson 4, Language Arts: Subject-Verb Agreement.

In this lesson, you will learn what is subject-verb agreement, including what form of verb to use.  You will also be able to determine if a subject is singular or plural, and how to make verbs agree with the subjects.

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Цей епізод Ми LTC: ESL Історії буде українською мовою. Англійський репетитор Халлам Поп бере інтерв'ю у українського студента Юлия про вивчення англійської мови у кампусі Технічного Коледжу Ланьєр в окрузі Форсайт. Ми говоримо про досвід Юлия про вивчення англійської мови в Америці та про те, як наша програма ESL допомогла її вивчити англійську. Для отримання додаткових відомостей про класи англійської або еквівалентні диплому середньої школи (GED) ви можете знайти https://www.laniertech.edu/adult-education.

 

This episode of We are LTC: ESL Stories will be in Ukrainian. English tutor Hallam Pope interviews Ukrainian student Iuliia about learning English on the campus of Lanier Technical College in Forsyth County.  We talk about Iuliia's experience of learning English in America and how our ESL program helped her learn English.  For more information on English classes or equivalent high school diploma (GED) go to https://www.laniertech.edu/adult-education.

This podcast episode is in Russian.  If you do not speak Russian, you may want to skip ahead to the next episode.  Listen to Andrei share his story about his experience learning English in the Lanier Techical College ESL program in Forsyth County.  For more details about our English Language or High School Equivalency preparation classes, please visit https://www.laniertech.edu/adult-education

Этот эпизод Мы LTC: ESL Истории на русском языке. Английский репетитор Халлам Поп берет интервью у белорусского студента и доктора, Андрея, об изучении английского языка в кампусе Технического Колледжа Ланьер в округе Форсайт. Мы говорим об опыте Андрея об изучении английского языка в Америке и о том, как наша программа ESL помогла ему выучить английский. Для получения дополнительных сведений об классах английского или эквивалентных диплому средней школы (GED) вы можете найти https://www.laniertech.edu/adult-education