Lanier Technical College Adult Education

Lanier Technical College Adult Education

Learn for free with Lanier Technical College Adult Education podcasts. If you are a legal resident aged 16 or older in the state of Georgia, you can register and take free classes with us: basic literacy, English as a Second Language, HiSET or GED test preparation, and planning for college and career. https://www.laniertech.edu/adult-education/

Episodes

October 11, 2024 9 mins

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 ...

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July 17, 2024 2 mins

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-educatio...

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March 5, 2024 18 mins

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 viewpo...

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July 20, 2023 4 mins

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...

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May 1, 2023 21 mins

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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December 9, 2022 20 mins

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 Unite...

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November 22, 2022 16 mins

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...

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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...

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October 6, 2022 4 mins

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...

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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. 

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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 сере...

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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 рус...

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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 authors use this type of language in...

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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.

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