The Language Institute Edinburgh

104 Commercial Street, Edinburgh, Scotland EH6 6NF, UK
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Reviews

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"Great time in Edinburgh"

Jonas Appel, student from Germany

On the first day of school, a dialog is held with a teacher in order to be placed in the class of the same level. The teachers were all native speakers and very friendly. In addition to normal lessons, many idioms and peculiarities of the English language were explained. The students were also asked what topics they wanted to talk about.
I would have liked us to talk more about the past tense. Unfortunately, my wish was not taken into account.

My host family made me feel very welcome and always looked after me. I really felt at home with them!

Thank you very much for the great time!

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
7 Nov 2022 - 25 Nov 2022
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Yes
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"The Language International School and the teachers are highly professional, very friendly and very empathetic and emphasise individual support for each student"

Daniel Dahlem, student from Germany

I had booked a business English intensive course and a general language course in the afternoon. I would like to thank my two teachers Emi and David for their individual support in recognising and improving my weaknesses. The lessons were always very well prepared by both of them and I was always challenged to give the best of myself. The atmosphere at the school is professional, challenging, warm and friendly. The school is easy to reach by public transport. I personally really liked the proximity to the harbour to relax after school. My host was a very nice, older Irish lady who told me a lot about life in Scotland and Scottish cuisine. I can thoroughly recommend the course I chose and the school. As a technical manager in a global company, I had to learn a lot of new language skills in a very short time, both teachers helped me a lot and catered to my needs.

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Date of study
30 Oct 2023 - 3 Nov 2023
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Yes
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"The school is good if your primary focus is on enjoying yourself rather than academic pursuits"

Irina Starkova, student from Germany

The education and school are good, unfortunately, due to the small number of students, the school only has two classes. One for complete beginners, the second for everyone else. The teachers are interesting and keep your attention, the lessons are fun. I appreciate that Meg gave me additional information on the topics I needed to learn after classes.

There are no social activities after lessons. Fortunately our group came up with activities themselves.
In any case, it is a useful experience, but if you need English for work and want to seriously improve it, I would recommend taking business courses.

During my time, I shared accommodation with Sarah, who was incredibly supportive and caring. The flat was conveniently located not far from the school.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
23 Oct 2023 - 3 Nov 2023
Would you recommend this school?
No
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"Our expérience was positive and what we expected"

marjorie vaccaro, student from France

In general, everything was ok a part from one family for 2 students in our group as the bedroom was not really cosy, warm and welcoming and the means were cold and not cooked.
The family for us teachers was not adequate as 2 of us had to share the same bedroom with 2 email single beds. Si not really confortable and relaxing after the days looking after 20 students.
But the staffwas very careful about our concern and out comfort and the day after everything was solved. Thank you To hamish in particular.
The lessons and the schedule for the students were ok.

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15 Oct 2023 - 20 Oct 2023
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Yes
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"Conversation"

Davide Sandrini, student from Italy

The location was near to the centre, so it was pretty good. The teacher were friendly and they explained everything in a good way.

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31 Jul 2023 - 4 Aug 2023
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Yes
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"Naramne pozitivni skola,pristup i kolektiv"

Jana Chárová, student from Czech Republic

Jednoduse jsem byla nadsena. Libil se mi přístup učitelů,velikost skupiny,zpusob vyuky, atmosfers skoly..Umisteni skoly naprosto vyhovujici, ubytovani krasne. Nemam co vytknout,ale vy to chcete a potrebujete,tak snad jen spatne oteviratelna okna ve třídě... větrání. Rada bych prijela znovu,byla jsem jen tyden kvuli jinym dcerou naplanovanym aktivitam,skoda. Mam naramnou chut se zade do anglictiny pustit. Dekujinohokrat

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Date of study
26 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2023
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Yes
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"It was a very nice and succesful week where I met lot of very kind people"

Mandy Thomas, student from Germany

The first day a arrived at the Language institut I got a very warm welcome, followed by a short and easygoing interview.
I had 3 lessons á 90 minutes/day and every lesson was taught by another teacher. It was really good as the lessons were very varied in terms of topics and slang.
The staff is really kind and accomodating.
I´ve learnt a lot and don´t want to miss that funny and interesting week.

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12 Jun 2023 - 16 Jun 2023
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Yes
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"Nice guys"

Romain Ajacques, student from France

I have met very nice people. nice class mates and nice teachers.

For the housing : I have been in Sarah's flat. She is amazing. Very kind, she took care of me very well!!!

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16 Jan 2023 - 20 Jan 2023
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No
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"Englischunterricht in Edinburgh für wirkliche Anfänger"

Urs Kessler, student from Switzerland

I was in Edinburgh for three months to learn English. From September to November (12 weeks). I stayed with a host family. I was lucky there. It was very good and they were also very nice and helpful. The cooking was very good. Thank you Helene and Des. Three months is very long. One problem is if you are really a beginner and don't have basic, it is very tiring and also difficult. I am 66 years and the others are 16 to about 26 years. Therefore, it goes but quickly and then lacks the time to practice. I definitely recommend to do a beginner course at home and then go to the language school. Maybe two months and then a break and again 4 or 6 weeks. It is certainly easier. But I liked it very much. The school is very good, especially my teacher Natasha. She is really very good and was always set up and although the students were not always easy. :) The best time is definitely from spring to fall. After that it gets a little cold. :) With the students I had it very good. Thank you all. Also the boss of the language school was very good. Now I have signed up for a language school here in Zurich and I go to English every Monday from 09.00 - 11.00 o'clock. Once a week so I don't forget and I'm not under pressure. :)

It was a nice time and I learned a lot. Edinburgh is a really beautiful and interesting city and the people are very patient and tolerant.

Urs

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Duration of study
11 weeks
Date of study
29 Aug 2022 - 18 Nov 2022
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Yes
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"Wonderful experience!"

Adelina Moor, student from Germany

The teachers were very nice and helpful. The classes been very interesting. I really liked the location of the school. The other students were very nice.

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2 weeks
Date of study
24 Oct 2022 - 11 Nov 2022
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Yes
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"It has made me grow as a person"

Ona Mayoral Rico, student from Spain

In general, the experience was so cool, I have made new friends, I have learned new concepts and how to live in a completely different place alone. The classes were so good and the location too. Personally, I think that all was good, I didn’t do activities after the classes because I was living with my aunt and I did things with her and my cousins. Also, I met with other students after classes, and nowadays I am talking with them, this is so positive!

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1 week
Date of study
11 Jul 2022 - 22 Jul 2022
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Yes
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"Very competent teachers"

Jana Sosnina, student from Germany

I really liked this school. The teachers were experienced and always well prepared. I enjoyed the classes, though they were expectedly full in July. I only stayed for one week, but I think, that if I had more time, I would really improve my English in this school.

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25 Jul 2022 - 29 Jul 2022
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Yes
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"Very good experience"

Lucila Castro, student from Argentina

The overall experience was very good. What I highlight the most is the work of the teachers since I really noticed a change in relation to learning as the days went by, I was able to start speaking more fluently, gain more confidence to communicate. In my case I took the intensive course and I am not sure that I would take it again since it was one more/extra class to those of the regular course and it was not specifically prepared for my level but they put me in a class with students who had higher level and I couldn't understand or learn so they later transferred me to a class with IELTS preparation students and although it wasn't what I expected I could understand and learn a little more but I think that if I had known this I wouldn't have bought the intensive course plan but only the regular one.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
25 Apr 2022 - 20 May 2022
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Yes
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"Incredible"

Marina Granié, student from France

Excellent teachers and excellent programs, really interesting !

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28 Feb 2022 - 4 Mar 2022
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Yes
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"It was a fun and great experience"

Wanda Zoe Schröder, student from Switzerland

Hello,
I really enjoyed my week in Edinburgh and the classes were pretty fun and cool. I learned new words and used my English every day. The teacher were super nice and kind, they gave us interesting activities to do in group or we played fun games. My host family was kind and welcomed me good. We had a great time together learning things about each other when we were eating together.

Outside the school was fun as well because in Edinburgh has many activities which we can do after school and on the week-end. Compared to my little village in which I live the city was really refreshing and a new experience which I fully enjoyed.

I was really happy and every day was eventful and i was really sad when I was leaving. I would definitely come again to Edinburgh and furthermore I made some new friends.

When I was in Scotland, I was lucky because it did not rain and most of the time it was sunny or cloudy. The only "bad" weather was on Saturday because it was pretty windy.

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Date of study
1 Nov 2021 - 5 Nov 2021
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Yes
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"Unique human and study experience"

Mario Careddu, student from Italy

Nice and well organized lessons, very welcoming teachers, very nice college. The city of Edinburgh is great. Unfortunately, as in fairy tales, it ends soon

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Duration of study
8 weeks
Date of study
12 Oct 2020 - 11 Dec 2020
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Yes
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"That was very nice, the city was amazing, the school was great, the teachers were competent. I'd like to go back next year if it works, Irina and I are in love with Edinburgh. Thank you and see you soon."

Nana Wellisch, student from Germany

that was very nice, the city was amazing, the school was great, the teachers were competent. I'd like to go back next year if it works, Irina and I are in love with Edinburgh. We did not have a test of our knowledge in English, which I found less good.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
5 Aug 2019 - 16 Aug 2019
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Yes
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"It was a lot of fun"

Julia Bartels, student from Switzerland

I really liked everything. I had a great time in Edinburgh. I think I was able to get a little bit more vocab that sounds more advanced. The teachers were good. I think your way of organizing could be solved better. The levels had a too big ranche of individuell levels. I had great classmates but some of them were in my opinion not as good in communicating in English as me.
So I found a few lessons a bit boring. But I enjoyed it overall very much. The school helped me to put my vocabulary to practice and as a result it helped me with my flow in the language.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
1 Jul 2019 - 19 Jul 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Really good school to practise your English"

Olha Shevel, student from Ukraine

I'd studying in the school during 2 weeks. I really liked the location of the school, it is not far away from main streets and popular places in Edinburgh.

The quality of teaching was rather good. We managed to do a lot of activities on the lessons. It really helped me to practice my speaking and grammar skills.

The school is very comfortable. Classrooms are not very big, but well-equipped. There is also a small kitchen where you can drink as much coffee as you want :)

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1 week
Date of study
10 Jun 2019 - 21 Jun 2019
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Yes
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"This brainstorming session makes me want learning english more and more !!"

Arlette LACROIX épouse BERNARD, student from France

On this monday morning, we found the "L.I.E. Offices" very easely.

As soon as we arrived, DAVID gave us a warm welcome . He gave us a short level test, with tact.
He showed us round this nice place.

I took courses (general level) with two teachers, very pleasant and interesting. Both of them are very competent.
The courses were well-balanced with grammar, pronounciation, reading, works in groups of 3, speaking, listening.

However, I have had some difficulties to understand several of the other students because of their foreign accents. (and I think, it was the same for them when I spoke!...) And, on the other side, it was very very interesting to meet them and try to discuss with them.
It is a delicate problem because of course, everyone has to speak for improving his english !.

Perhaps, I think that a" one to one" course is better for that (?)
The small kitchen and garden were greatly appreciated for coffee-break. Thank you for friendly and working atmosphere !

To sum up, I really enjoyed this training period which has given me to take my english in hand ....

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14 May 2018 - 18 May 2018
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Yes
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"Great teachers, friendly, receptive and careful."

DENIS PONCELIN, student from France

I had a great experience in this school, located downtown, well organised with large classrooms and very good English teachers. I appreciate particularly the carefulness and receptiveness of the two teachers I had during my stay in the Language Institute.I recommend attending these courses.

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14 May 2018 - 18 May 2018
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Yes
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"It's been a good way to connect my holidays with the desire to improve my English"

Paolo Caccin, student from Italy

My experience it's been very positive, because I lived this week in Edinburgh with my wife but not in the same class, so we can exchange our impressions and she helped me to improve my language. For me it's been also very hard, because i had never study English language at the school, so i had to stay very focused on it!

The teachers Meg and Alan were very kind to me and helped me during the activities to speak more correctly than before.

The school is a bit old, but comfortable, I appreciated the possibility to stay inside for a coffee, tea, chocolate or for a sandwich.

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13 Nov 2017 - 17 Nov 2017
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Yes
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"A wonderful way to improve your English"

johan boone, student from Netherlands

We were pleased to find a small and dedicated group of students to share our learning with; the group was multinational and diverse in age and level of English too.
Teachers made us communicate as much as possible, to stimulate us. So we had a lot of practice.

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20 Feb 2017 - 24 Feb 2017
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Yes
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"Great experience!!!"

Alessandro Giordani, student from Italy

I loved the two weeks I spent in Edinburgh and attending the English course at The language Institute of English. The teachers gave me the opportunity to improve my English in a cheerful way. The atmosphere in class was great and the teachers were very professional. The school is well situated, at the heart of Edinburgh. I could reach the school easily by bus. It has been a great experience!

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25 Jul 2016 - 29 Jul 2016
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Yes
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"Cozy and familiar atmosphere to learn English"

Agnese Anzani

I had a great time in TLI School. The classes helped me to improve my skills and achieve great results, such as passing the advanced test. The atmosphere was always relaxed but not too much, with just the right balance to learn as best I could. Furthermore, the topics of the classes were always stimulating and different and all teachers were capable of involving us completely in the class. On the other hand, I found the activity program a bit poor and sometimes repetitive, and this could be improved. Since I had my own accommodation, I cannot evaluate the housing service.

In conclusion, I had a great experience in TLI School and I feel that my English has significantly improved during my staying in Edinburgh.

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12 weeks
Date of study
20 Apr 2015 - 17 Jul 2015
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Yes

"An unforgettable experience"

Michèle Martínez Beau

What I most enjoyed about my experience in TLI was the chance to meet lots of different people from various places. Talking to all these people made me see things from different points of view and really opened my mind to new ways of thinking.

The classes at the school were really useful and stimulating. The great thing about them, from my point of view, was that you got to learn English while talking about interesting topics that are present in your daily life, so it’s not really just learning English. Also, the fact that grammar wasn't taught in a monotonous way was really a plus for me, and the teachers were very friendly and close.

The school activities were a good opportunity to have fun and practice your English in the open with other students and also some school staff. I especially enjoyed the pub nights.

The school also helped me with some minor housing trouble and that made my stay there really pleasing, entertaining and comfortable.

The city of Edinburgh is absolutely beautiful and the school was not far from the center, so I had the chance to visit a lot of places. Also, I had the luck of being there while the Fringe Festival was taking place, and the atmosphere on the whole city was incredible.

All in all, my stay there was delightful and I really felt like I was taking profit of my time. I would definitely like to come back one day!

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
20 Jul 2015 - 21 Aug 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
housing

Housing

TLI Ltd. offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends

£ 225
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Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Edinburgh
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 15 - 60 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 225
The home stay accommodation is with a family, couple or single person. Meals and a clothes washing service will be provided by the host. All homes have free wireless internet. The accommodation is located in residential areas of Edinburgh so you will be expected to travel 15-60 minutes by bus or tram to reach the school. Special diets such as vegetarian, celiac, halal etc.. can be catered for if requested.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from TLI Ltd.. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 100 when you register.

Learn more about how to get a UK visa »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Edinburgh based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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104 Commercial Street
Edinburgh
Scotland EH6 6NF
UK

School location

The Language Institute is situated in the West End area of Edinburgh only 10 minutes walk from the main shopping precinct. The school is closely situated to a train station and major bus routes. Attractions like Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace are within easy walking distance from the school as well as all the major galleries and museums in Edinburgh.

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