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,...

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 Transcripts and worksheets available  here .

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. GED is a registered trademark with the American Council on Education. Click  this link  for a blank log sheet...

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 o...

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:...

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. Select  thi...

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 q...

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 ho...

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 vis...

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. Select this link for a blank log sheet or this link for a continuously updated log sheet of current po...

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...

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 th...

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...

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, unde...

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 hig...

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...

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,...

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. Click this link for a blank log sheet or this link for a continuously updated log sheet of current podcasts. Transcripts and workshee...

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 англій...

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 Это...

Lesson 3, Reading: Similes, Metaphors, and Personification. In this lesson, we will look at figurative phrases.  You will be able to explain and answer questions on what are similes and metaphors.  You will also learn about personification, euphemisms, and epithets.  By the end of the lesson, you should be able to identify and use these elements in your own writing, and understand the reason why a...

Lesson 3, Science:  Physics - Forces and Newton's Law of Motion. Students will be able to explain what a force is, and be able to describe Isaac Newton's three laws of motion: inertia, acceleration, equal and opposite forces. Select this link for a blank log sheet or this link for a continuously updated log sheet of current podcasts. Transcripts and worksheets available here . Music by TimMoor and...

Lesson 2, Reading: Inferences, Arguments, and Evidence. Learn how to make inferences about the information in a text, identify an author's key arguments, and be able to support both with evidence from the text.  You will understand more about evaluating the reliability and validity of evidence and sources, and be able to make solid judgments. Select this link for a blank log sheet or this link for...

Lesson 2, Science.  Biology: Genes, Selection, and Evolution. In this lesson, you learn about the basics of genes, the mechanics of how genetic information is passed down, the process of selection and adaption, artificial selection, and Darwin's theory of evolution via natural selection. Select this link for a blank log sheet or this link for a continuously updated log sheet of current podcasts. T...

Lesson 3, Language Arts: Participles and Gerunds. Learn and identify participles and gerunds, and decide how and why you would use these in writing. Click this link for a blank log sheet or this link for a continuously updated log sheet of current podcasts. Transcripts and worksheets available here . Music by TimMoor and ZenMan from Pixabay used under terms of service.