YOUR EASY WAY TO MASTER ENGLISH

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Dear Student,We welcome you to our schooland Malta, where Englishlanguage learning extendsbeyond the classroom. Fromthe learning environment withinthe school, to the types ofaccommodation on offer andthe activities the schoolorganises, our endeavour is toensure that your time spentwith us is an all-encompassing,enjoyable and enrichingexperience.

School staff in front of Auberge de Castille – Valletta

CONTENTS4 Why master English the Valetta's School way?

5 Comments from previous students

6 Valletta – your ideal city for studying English

8 The School & Facilities

courSES10 English Courses

12 Courses Overview

13 Exam Preparation Courses

14 Internship Programme

15 Golden Age Programme “Explorer”

16 Teacher Training Courses

17 Closed Groups and Special Interest

accommodaTion18 Helping you choose your accommodation

acTiviTiES20 Social Programmes

The mission of School of Languagesis to provide high quality English as a foreign language (EFL) academic tuition and orientation in the Maltese culture to international students, professionals and other non-native speakers by means of intensive English language programmes.To achieve this mission, School of Languages pursues the following goals:• Improve the English

language and study skills ofinternational students inpreparation for further studyat a college or university, orfor personal or professionalpurposes.

• Provide students with thesocial, cultural and welfaresupport needed to spend anenjoyable and productivetime in Malta and learn asmuch as possible about theMaltese Islands.

• Provide student support andadministrative services ofthe highest quality.

• Adhere to the higheststandards of Englishlanguage instruction byattracting and developingtalented and experiencedteaching staff who strive foracademic excellence.

• Provide tailor-made unpaidinternship programmes forpeople of all ages wherethey can improve theirlanguage and professionalskills in their chosen fields.

• Provide high qualityaccommodation offers thatmay make the student’s stayas comfortable as possiblewith either host families orapartments.

WHY MASTER ENGLISH THE VALETTA'S SCHOOL WAY

• Set in a city awarded the title of European Capital ofCulture – Valletta 2018 – a city that offers a widearray of cultural activities

• Small classes with a maximum of 9 students

• Active participation in lessons based on your needs

• Individual attention from our TEFL Cert., CambridgeESOL CELTA or Trinity Cert TESOL qualified andexperienced teachers

• Accredited by IALC and FELTOM

• Awarded the European Language Label

• Cultural and social activities designed to further yourlinguistic skills by using English in real life situations

• Excellent accommodation offers to suit all needs

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VALLETTAMALTA

Blue Lagoon

Valletta Grand Harbour

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I LIKE THE SCHOOL BECAuSE…

"… they havegreatteachers andthe location is

fantastic – inthe heart of

Valletta, thecapital and one of the

most beautiful cities of Malta. Italso gave me an opportunity tomeet people from all over theworld".

MARIANA PACHECOBRAzILIAN JOuRNALIST

“… the staff isreally friendlyand I havemade goodfriendships

with otherstudents. My

study stay was afantastic experience for me”.

JINHYUK KIMKOREAN STuDENT

“… it offers excellent educational opportunities for teenagers andadults. Professional teachers,great courses and an ideallocation in the heart of Vallettamake the School a perfect choicefor English learners. I've alreadybeen to the School five times - I'veattended a teachers' development course twice and I've brought my students three times for a General English course.”

MARCIN PASNIKOWSKI POLISH TEACHER

“… it’s a nice place with nice and very helpful staff. I’ve learnt a lot. Theteacher did it very well. Also the afternoon activities were very goodorganized with excellent guides and with very interesting events. We saw alot of beautiful places and learnt a lot about Maltese history and culture. Myhost family was very friendly. Breakfast and dinner were excellent, just as mybedroom and bathroom. I would recommend the Golden Age Programme toall mature students. Thank you very much!”

PIA MOLLET-FLURI SWISS STuDENT

“… the personnel was alwaysvery friendly and helpful all thetime. My teacher was very kindtoo and I think I learned a lot. Imet nice people from all overthe world. In the afternoon wewent for nice trips with lovelyguides round Malta, Valletta, andGozo. Malta is a beautiful country. Maybesometimes I would like to come back to thisbeautiful country.”

RAGNHILD SCHULTHEISGERMAN STuDENT

HiSToric and culTuralaTTracTionSThe fortressed city of Valletta abounds withsights to see and things to do• Admire its elegant architecture and the

breath taking views of the Grand Harbour.• Indulge in its many historic and cultural

attractions.• Explore beyond Valletta, by sea or by land.

SHoPPinGValletta has a variety of shops to suit all tastesand cater for all needs• Shop for locally produced goods including

food, crafts and jewellery.• Visit the shopping complexes and numerous

boutiques selling internationalbrands.

VALLETTACITY OF CuLTuRE,CITY OF LEARNINGVALLETTA OFFERS A COSMOPOLITAN ATMOSPHERE, ENGAGINGHERITAGE AND A VAST CuLTuRAL PROGRAMME. OuR SCHOOL ISJuST A STONE’S THROW FROM MALTA’S BEST HISTORICAL SITES,FANTASTIC SHOPPING AND EXCELLENT RESTAuRANTS.

EnTErTainmEnTValletta offers a wealth of entertainment • Stroll along or dine at Valletta’s picturesque

Waterfront.• Enjoy al fresco dining or sample Maltese or

international cuisine within beautifullyrestored historic buildings.

• Watch a theatre performance at either amodern venue such as the open-air theatreor at the historic Manoel theatre.

diScovEr vallETTa wiTH ourciTY EXPlorErThe City Explorer guide is an informal learningtool for you to continue practising your Englishbeyond the classroom. The tour which isdelivered in English allows you to listen to andread commentary about historical places, asyou immerse yourself in both the EnglishLanguage and Malta’s history.

Valletta landmarks.

"... splendid town,quite like a dream"

SIR WALTER SCOTT

Similar to the beautiful city of Valletta, which hosts the School of Languages, our new premises are a perfect combination of a historical building with a modern outlook. The recently restored building includes 15 modern, air-conditioned classrooms, all equipped with interactive whiteboards. Facilities include a testing hall, a study room, vending machines and free internet use. Free wifi is also available throughout the school.

Small classes, with a maximum of 9 students perclass, ensure that everyone is able to activelyparticipate in the lessons and benefit fromindividual attention from our qualified teachers.

In between lectures students may wish to sit backand relax in the school’s modern and spacious

leisure area or on the terrace to enjoy thebreathtaking views of Valletta’s Grand Harbour.

As the school is conveniently situated in centralValletta, students at our school have the unique privilege of experiencing this city withits rich culture and history, which enables them tobroaden their cultural as well as their linguisticknowledge. With Valletta set to be the EuropeanCapital of Culture for 2018, the city is alreadybuzzing with activity.

Apart from its historical sites, museums andcultural venues, Valletta is also known for itsvariety of shops, as well as bars, cafés andrestaurants serving all types of food at prices tosuit all pockets. We are confident, with goodreason, that you will enjoy your experience with us.

THE SCHOOL School reception area.

FaciliTiES• uniquely restored building

• 15 new classrooms all equippedwith interactive whiteboards

• Small classes with a maximumof 9 students

• Study room

• Prayer room

• Fully air-conditioned

• Placement test hall

• Leisure Area with computers

• Free Wi-Fi

• Terrace offering breathtakingviews

Photos of the new premises of the School of Languages.

ENGLISHCOURSESdesigned tomaximise yourpotential

Minimum age 18

Course length Minimum 1 week

Course Days Monday to Friday

Lesson duration 45 minutes

Maximum class size(group courses) 9

Maximum class size(individual courses) 1

COURSE MINIMUM LEVEL START DATE WEEKLY TUITION

General English Beginner (A1 ) Every Monday 20 group lessons

English Plus Strong Elementary(A2)

Every Monday 20 group +10 group lessonsfocusing on speakingfluency

General English 10 one-to-one lessons

Beginner (A1) Every Monday 10 one-to-one lessons

General English 20 one-to-one lessons

Beginner (A1) Every Monday 20 one-to-one lessons

General EnglishCombination 25

Beginner (A1) Every Monday 20 group +5 one-to-one lessons

General EnglishCombination 30

Beginner (A1) Every Monday 20 group +10 one-to-one lessons

Preparing forCambridge English –First (FCE)

Intermediate (B1) Please refer to ourwebsite for dates

20 General Englishgroup + 10 group FCE lessons

Preparing forCambridge English –Advanced (CAE)

Intermediate (B1) Please refer to ourwebsite for dates

20 General Englishgroup + 10 group CAE lessons

IELTS preparation Intermediate (B1) Every Monday 20 group lessons

Preparing for Business Intermediate (B1) Every Monday 20 General Englishgroup + 10 BusinessEnglish group lessons

English for specificPurposes

Intermediate (B1) Every Monday 20 General English group+ 10 one-to-onelessons on a specifictopic

adulT courSES courSE FacTS

General EnglishThe General English course will boost yourconfidence to communicate in Englisheffectively, both with native and non-nativeEnglish speakers, in the classroom environmentas well as in real life situations.

Your teacher will use a course book andsupplement lessons with authentic material andmeaningful communicative activities.

This course is available at all levels fromBeginner (A1) to Advanced (C1).

English PlusThe English Plus course includes 10 groupconversation lessons as an extension to the 20lesson General English course.

During these additional afternoon lessons youwill engage in communicative speaking activitiesaimed at improving your speaking fluency andsharpening your listening abilities.

This course is ideal for students whose level ofEnglish is strong elementary (A2) or higher.

General English one-to-onelessonsThis one-to-one course is tailored according toyour requirements, whether it is general Englishor English for specific purposes, such as medicalEnglish, technical English and business English.

Your teacher will carry out a thorough needsanalysis and use materials that will boost yourconfidence and enhance the English languageskills you need by focusing on any specificaspects that need strengthening.

This is the most personal and flexible courseavailable.

General English combinationcoursesThese courses consist of 20 General Englishgroup lessons and an additional 5 or 10afternoon one-to-one lessons.

In addition to the General English course,which will help you improve your language skillsand boost your confidence to communicate inEnglish effectively, the afternoon one-to-onelessons will provide you with the opportunity tofocus on any areas of the language that needstrengthening.

This course is available at all levels fromBeginner (A1) to Advanced (C1).

OVERVIEW OF COURSES

ExampreparationcoursesPreparation forinternationallyrecognised Cambridgeexams

Consisting of 20 General Englishgroup lessons and 10 exampreparation group lessons, thiscourse will help you improve yourEnglish and reach a B2 or C1 levelof English as you get ready to sitfor Cambridge English: First andCambridge English: Advanced.Both certifications are widelyrecognized by universities,institutions and employers aroundthe world.

International EnglishLanguage Testing System(IELTS) preparationConsisting of 20 academic Englishgroup lessons this course will helpyou improve your English languageskills to prepare for and obtain theinternationally recognised IELTScertification which is often arequirement for universityadmission.

The teacher will use IELTSpreparation material that willprepare you for the test in the bestway possible. The focus will be onimproving your English languageskills (reading, writing, listeningand speaking) while building upyour vocabulary, improving yourpronunciation and achieving abetter understanding of Englishgrammar. All of this in a contextthat will provide you with theopportunity to communicate inEnglish with native and non-nativespeakers.

Although most universitieswould expect you to reach an IELTSscore of 6.0 or 6.5, which isequivalent to B2, you can startpreparing for IELTS at a lower level.

Business English – Preparing forBusinessThis course combines a General English course withthe opportunity to focus on Business English that willhelp you use English more effectively at the workplace.

For the 10 afternoon group lessons, your teacherwill carry out a thorough needs analysis and preparematerials that cover the areas of interest of the group,such as creating and giving effective presentations,negotiation language, conducting and participatingeffectively in meetings, report and email writing,telephone skills and social English.

This course is ideal for students who have a B1 levelof English or higher.

English for Specific PurposesThese courses consist of 20 General English grouplessons and an additional 10 afternoon lessons on aspecific area of your interest.

In addition to the General English course, which willhelp you improve your language skills and boost yourconfidence to communicate in English effectively, theafternoon one-to-one lessons will provide you with theopportunity to focus on a specific area of your interestsuch as Medical English, Legal English, PharmaceuticalEnglish or any other topic that may be strictly relatedto your field of work.

This course is available at all levels fromIntermediate (B1) to Advanced (C1).

School classrooms.

inTErnSHiPProGrammE

Minimum age 18

Minimum level Intermediate (B1)

Start dates Every Monday

Course length 8 to 12 weeks

A booking of any English course of minimum2 weeks is obligatory when booking aninternship programme.

courSE ovErviEw

This programme will provide you with exposure toan English training environment and theopportunity to acquire some business experienceto enhance your future career.

Your qualifications will be assessed andmatched to a suitable internship programme. Thework phase is unpaid. However, you will be given aletter of reference from the company and acertificate of language competency from theschool at the end of the stay.

Areas of the internship programme may include:Marketing and advertising, Hospitality andcatering, Retail, Information Technology, Tourism,Office/Business, Import/export, Legal, Leisure andSport, or Accounting.

ProGrammE rEquirEmEnTS

To take part in the internship programme, youneed to:• have completed a School English

language course of at least 2 weeks;

• have an English language level of intermediateor above (B1-C2)

• have suitable qualifications

ALL INTERNSHIPS ARE UNPAID.

Internship students at their workplace.

courSE ovErviEwThis course gives you the opportunity tocombine the experience of learning English in anauthentic and relaxed environment as well asparticipate in a varied cultural and socialprogramme in Malta which combines Maltesehistory and culture with leisure.

This course is suitable for mature agestudents of any level of English.

courSE PackaGE• 20 lessons per week of group tuition.

• 13 night accommodation with a host familyin single room on half-board basis.

• Social and cultural activities.

• Airport transfers.

• Full assistance throughout the stay.

• Welcome & farewell party with traditionaland typical Maltese food.

• End of course certificate.

culTural ProGrammEEmbark on a rich cultural programme which willtake you across millennia. The programmeincludes visits to the following places,accompanied by a licenced tour-guide

• Guided tour of Valletta, the uNESCO-listedCapital City of Malta, including a visit to the'Malta Experience' audio-visual show.

• A boat-trip to the Blue Grotto.

• Visits to St John’s Co-Cathedral and the'Malta 5D' show in Valletta.

• Tour of the North of Malta.

• Sights in the South of Malta.

• 'Gozo Highlights' Guided Tour.

• The beautiful West of Malta.

• A cruise of the two harbours separated bythe Valletta peninsula – Marsamxett Harbour,including Sliema Creek, and Grand Harbour.

• The 'Medieval Three Cities' Guided Tour.

• Ancient Mdina (the Silent City) and theRotunda Church in Mosta.

GoldEn aGE‘EXPlorEr’ProGrammEcourSE SummarY

Minimum age Suitable for matureage students

Minimum level Beginner (A1)

Start dates Please refer to ourwebsite for dates

Course length 2 weeks

Weekly tuition 20 group

Accommodation Host FamilySingle Room orSelf-cateringapartment Singleroom

Board Basis Half Board

Leisure 2 week socialactivity package

Airport transfer 2 ways

COURSE MINIMUM LEVEL WEEKLY TUITION

Creativity and Motivation in the Classroom with Teacher Language Development forSecondary School Teachers

upper Intermediate (B2) 20 LanguageDevelopment + 10Teaching Methodology

understanding and Applying CLIL Methodologyfor Secondary School Teachers

Strong Pre-Intermediate(A2)

30 TeachingMethodology

English Language Development for Teachersplus CLIL Methodology for Primary SchoolTeachers/Secondary Schools

Pre-Intermediate (A2) 20 LanguageDevelopment + 10Teaching Methodology

English Language Development for Teachers plususing ICT Tools to enhance Language Learning inPrimary Schools/Secondary Schools

Pre-Intermediate (A2) 20 LanguageDevelopment + 10Teaching Methodology

English Language Development Plus InnovativeMethods to Enhance Motivation in the LanguageClassroom – Primary Schools

Intermediate (B1)20 LanguageDevelopment + 10Teaching Methodology

English Language Development for Teachers andStaff working in Education: A1/A2 level of English

Elementary (A1) 30 LanguageDevelopment

English Language Development for Teachers andStaff working in Education: B1/B2 level of English

Intermediate (B1) 30 LanguageDevelopment

courSE SummarY

Minimum age 21

Course length 1 week / 2 weeks

Course days Monday toFriday

Lesson duration 45 minutes

Maximum class size(group courses) 12

Certificate/s Certificate ofAttendance.Europass Mobilityupon request.

Start date Please refer toour website fordates.

TEacHEr TraininG courSESSchool of Languages, Valletta - Malta has been running training courses for the past 12 years and school professionals from all over Europe have flown to this beautiful island to have a unique learning experience, benefiting from European Funding.

We have a special commitment to working withteachers and staff working in education from variouscountries and different backgrounds to help themimprove their language skills and the quality of Englishlanguage teaching.Our Training Courses are a hallmarkof excellence and outstanding professionalism.

The teacher trainers at School of Languages are highly qualified in their field and have many years of experience as teachers and teacher trainers. They all possess international recognized qualifications including Cambridge CELTA and DELTA, Trinity Dip.TESOL and Cert.TESOL, B.A., B.Ed and M.A qualifications.

Besides providing training, our teacher trainers arevery keen on their own continuing professionaldevelopment and regularly attend and provideworkshops at international and local conferences,seminars and workshops.

cloSEdGrouPS and SPEcialinTErESTWe provide tailor-made coursesthroughout the year to suit therequirements of any closed group with a minimum of 10 students up to a suggested maximum of 15. We cater for:

• Groups preparing for anexamination;

• School groups interested in a project-based (ESF, PON, Erasmus +) course;

• School groups interested in aproject-based (ESF, PON,Ersamus +) internshipprogramme;

• Groups who would like toparticipate in a specificintensive programme;

• Groups who would like tocombine learning English witha special interest focus, suchas:

• Art

• Archaeology

• History

• Maltese traditions

• Teachers wishing torefresh their teachingmethodology.

If you have any special requirements, or would like us to propose an English learning programme according to your specific business activity or interests, please do get in contact with us on lala@londonlanguagecentre.com

COuRSE LEADERS

ALAN MARSHB.A., M.A., M.Ed. (ELT),Cambridge ESOL CELTAand DELTA.Alan has over 30 years ofteaching and teachertraining experience invarious countries. He writesmaterials and is currently the President of theMalta Association of Teachers of English as aForeign Language.

CAROLINE CAMPBELLB.Psy (Hons), CambridgeESOL CELTA and DELTA.Caroline taught EFL in Italyand Malta for many years and

has been involved in teachertraining for last five. She has

published various articles related toELT and regularly gives workshops at localand international conferences including theannual international IATEFL conference.

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BE comForTaBlE During your stay, your safety and comfort are important to us. To that end, we, at School of Languages, have developed a range of accommodation options to suit your tastes and budget. These include:

• Shared self-catering apartments

• Studio apartments

• Host families

School of Languages guarantees high standards across each of the options offered. We regularly visit and inspect our accommodation premises to ensure that a good standard is constantly maintained for your comfort.

For more information regarding accommodation options please contact us on lala@londonlanguagecentre.com

ACCOMMODATION

SHarEd SElF-caTErinGaParTmEnTSSchool of Languages offers a number of shared self-catering apartments for rent. These are situated so as to make the school conveniently reachable on foot or by public transport in a short time. In these apartments, the learning experience is extended through the contact with the other students sharing.

All our apartments are fully equipped andfurnished to make your stay as comfortable aspossible.

STudio aParTmEnTSIf you prefer more privacy during your stay, School of Languages also offers a number of studio apartments for single occupancy, also conveniently situated close to the school.

Each studio apartment consists of an openplan with a double bed, fully equipped kitchen,living, dining area and one separate bathroom.

School shared self-catering apartments.

HoST FamiliESSchool of Languages has a list of trusted and hospitable host families, who have been welcoming students into their homes for a number of years. When staying with a host family you will not only benefit from being in an English speaking environment, which extends beyond the classroom, but you will also enjoy an authentic experience of life in a Maltese household.

All our host families are licensed by theMalta Tourism Authority, which regulates thistype of accommodation. Furthermore, our staffcarry out regular inspections to ensure thatstandards are maintained. If you choose to staywith a host family, you have the option to stayin a single room, or to share a room with otherstudents of English, on bed & breakfast, half-board or full-board basis.

accommodaTionFacTS SHarEd SElF-caTErinG andSTudio aParTmEnTS• Minimum stay: 1 week / 7 nights.• You are encouraged to arrive and depart

Saturday to Saturday or Sunday toSunday (check-in from 3pm onwardsand check-out by 10am). Should it notbe the case, the School reserves theright to offer an alternativeaccommodation for the first/last days ofyour stay.

• Any extra night will be calculated prorata and rounded off to the nearest Euro.

• Arrival and departure transfers areobligatory with the booking of theapartment.

• A refundable deposit of €100 is to bepaid at School’s reception on the first day of the course. The deposit will be refunded on the last day of the course, after the apartment has been checked for loss or damage. Any loss or damage which is attributed to the student will be deducted from the deposit.

• Your accommodation details will be sentto you 2 weeks prior to your arrival.

FaciliTiES & SErvicESincludEd in THE PricE oFSHarEd SElF-caTErinG and STudio aParTmEnTS• Water & Electricity• Cleaning once a week• Cooling or heating device• Linen and towels (except for beach

towels)• Laundry facilities• Free Wi-Fi

HoST FamiliES• Minimum stay: 1 week / 7 nights.• Any extra night will be calculated pro

rata and rounded off to the nearest Euro.• Maximum 2 students per sharing room.• Your accommodation details will be sent

to you 2 weeks prior to your arrival.

School host family.

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Nadu

Xaghra

Victoria

MarsalfornZebbug

Gharb

G O Z O

Ta’ Cenc Cliffs

Fungus Rock

Forna Point

• mdina SilEnT ciTY Tour

• vallETTa – caPiTal ciTY Tour

• 3 ciTiES and TEmPlES Tour

• norTH oF malTa Tour

• Grand HarBour cruiSE

• BoaT ParTY

• HiGHliGHTS oF malTa Tour

• Gozo ScEnic Tour

• HoP on, HoP oFF BuS

• HorSE ridinG in THE counTrYSidE

• comino ‘BluE laGoon’ BY PowErBoaT

• divinG in THE mEdiTErranEan

• SicilY onE daY FullY GuidEd EXcurSionS

• and oBviouSlY:Ten-pin bowling, segway tours, jeep safaris, paintball and aplethora of audiovisual cultural and historical shows!

A SOCIALPROGRAMMELIKE NO OTHER.EDuCATIONTHROuGHRECREATION ATITS BEST!At School of Languages we feel that your time outside school hours is as important to your experience as your time spent with us in the classroom. To this end we have created activity programmes to suit all ages and all nationalities.

leisure activities on offer at the school at discounted prices.

Please approach the Leisure and Social Welfare Manager shouldyou wish to book any of the following tours:

Blue Grotto

Mdina Cathedral

AZUREWINDOW

Mgarr Harbour

VallettaBirkirkara

QormiRabat

Mdina

Mosta

Mtarfa Lija

Bahrija

NaxxarSt Julians

St Paul’s Bay

Mgarr

Manikata

MelliehaBugibba

Dingli

Mqabba

ZurrieqBirzebbuga

MarsaxlokkQrendi

Siggiewi

Zebbug

Hamrun

Gzira

Marsa

ZejtunLuqa

Zabbar

CospicuaVittoriosa

Senglea

Marsascala

Qala

M

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Marfa

COMINO

M A LTA

Paola

Mellieha Bay

Golden Bay

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Popeye’s Village

Paradise Bay

St Paul’s Islands

Dingli Cliffs

Blue Grotto

St Thomas Bay

White Rocks

Blue Lagoon

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Sliema

VALLETTAGRAND

HARBOUR

Hagar Qim

Marsaxlokk Bay

Mosta Dome

BLUE LAGOON

Ta' Pinu Church

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VALLETTA CITY

Para más información contactar con: Yolanda Comaslala@londonlanguagecentre.com Tel. 93410 0077

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