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Whether you are a parent, learner, professional, or team leader, this FAQ was designed to guide you every step of the way. You will find clear, concrete and useful answers to choose the linguistic solution that really fits your goals.

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How do you guarantee the satisfaction of the participants?

We follow each learner throughout the course thanks to a structured quality process: positioning test, personalized objectives, continuous evaluations (at launch, mid-term, at the end of the training and at the end of the training and cold) and a final debriefing. We are regularly audited by external organizations that confirm a high level of requirement, the conformity of our methods and the continuous improvement of our training... and certified Qualiopi, QFor,... Our CERAN promise is “satisfied or reformed”.

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Where do your courses take place?

Courses can take place in our CERAN City centers in Brussels, Paris and Antwerp or in company offices in France and Belgium. Our language immersions are available in several European countries. Our online courses are available around the world 24 hours a day.

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Who are the participants in your language immersions for adults?

Mainly professionals, expatriates, people in career transition, ambitious Young Adults or any private person wishing to progress quickly and sustainably.

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What is your method for young people and adolescents?

We combine an immersive and active approach regardless of the course format. The aim is to create automations as in learning your native language. The interaction is continuous and the activities are contextualized to maximize oral expression. Young people are immersed in an authentic, fun and motivating environment. Our trainers trained in the CERAN method use various materials adapted to the needs and age, or student materials.

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Technically, how do online courses work?

They take place by videoconference via a secure and easy-to-use platform. The agenda is managed directly in the platform, there is no need to install an application on your computer. The student connects with a committed trainer who leads a structured and dynamic session.

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Where do the courses take place?

Courses can take place in our CERAN City centers in Brussels, Paris and Antwerp. Our Junior courses take place in Belgium in Saint-Roch Ferrières, our Young Adult immersions in Spa. Online courses are available around the world 24 hours a day.

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What is the difference between a CERAN professor and another?

Our trainers are native or bilingual, experienced, certified and specially trained in our immersive CERAN method. They provide an interactive pedagogy that is focused on needs and practice and is results-oriented.

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What program should I choose?

Depending on your goals, opt for immersion, face-to-face, blended learning or online courses. Our advisers guide you in this choice.

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What languages do you offer for Young Adults?

We offer all the languages available at CERAN (11), taught by native or bilingual trainers. The main languages are French, English, German, Dutch and Spanish.

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Are you preparing students for exams or certifications?

Yes, we have a strong experience and very good results thanks to our support in preparing for the main tests: TOEIC, IELTS, Cambridge, DELF/DALF, Goethe, etc.

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Where are the Young Adult courses organized?

In our CERAN immersion center in Spa, in the heart of Europe. Every week and during the summer, depending on availability and the language chosen.

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When are Young Adult courses organized?

All year round for one-week courses. Two-week sessions are also organized during the summer and include weekend activities.

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Can you learn a language only on an App or with AI?

No Apps and AI are great accelerators, but they're not enough to master a language. Studies show that 52% of users only really progress with human support that can correct, motivate and contextualize learning.

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How does CERAN integrate AI into its training courses?

We use AI to reinforce personalization, generate exercises in line with your context, analyze progress and optimize preparation between sessions. AI at the service of progress and to enhance the human experience.

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My talents don't see the value of intercultural training, what can I do?

We offer very concrete introductory workshops that show the direct impact on collaboration, communication and business performance. Our tools also make it possible to identify the challenges faced by teams that are the result of differences in functioning across cultures.

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Where do your intercultural courses take place?

Face-to-face in our centers, in business or online, depending on your preference.

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How do you ensure immersion during the internship?

Young people live, eat and learn in the target language, supervised by trainers and animators. They are stimulated in a natural way and interact with other international students in the target language.

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How are classes organized? Do you test students prior to training?

Yes, a level test is carried out before the start of the course. We then create homogeneous groups according to age and level to ensure balanced learning.

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What languages are available for junior summer courses?

Internships are available in English, French, Dutch, and German. Other languages are organized on request (Spanish, Italian,...). Our online courses are available in 11 languages.

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What types of training courses are available in CERAN City?

Mainly language courses, international management or intercultural training courses, in individual format or in small groups. These courses are available for professionals, adults and students.

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How do I get to the CERAN Spa site?

The center is easily accessible by train (via the stations of Spa, Verviers, Verviers, Liège, Maastricht, Aachen or Brussels), by car or by plane (Brussels airports, Brussels-Charleroi). We can organize transfers and provide all practical information after registration.

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Who is the CERAN Young Adults program for?

This program is aimed at students, young graduates and young professionals aged 18 to 25 who wish to strengthen their linguistic fluency from an international academic or professional perspective: Erasmus mobility, internship abroad, first job, competition or career with a global dimension.

The objective is not only to improve the level, but to acquire real autonomy of expression.

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What is the difference between CERAN and a classical language course for children?

At CERAN, your child is not simply taking a course, studying grammar rules or vocabulary: he is learning to speak and to dare to speak.

Whether it is a residential internship, a weekly course or online, the method focuses on language practice, interaction and caring support.

For more than 50 years, our immersive approach adapted to each age has developed language skills, autonomy and confidence at the same time.

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Is progress really measurable?

Yes. Junior programs follow a structured progression. For exams or tests (Ielts, DELF, DELF, Cambridge, TOEFL,...), clear objectives are defined and achievements are evaluated. The progression is validated by a personal competence assessment at the end of the training on the CEFR scale (official European reference system).

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Can internships prepare my child for an exam?

Yes absolutely. In some cases, we recommend adding a few individual courses during the internship.

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How are CERAN language courses different?

Our courses are organized on the principle of total immersion. All our course, meal and entertainment activities take place in the target language with our teams. Our courses are intended to be intensive (28 lessons per week, classes of 6-7 students on average), fun (numerous activities) and our interactive courses (based on our own method). Our trainers and animators are native or bilingual and trained in our method. The staff - student ratio is 1 - 3 to ensure linguistic security and practice.

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When are summer language courses organized?

Courses generally start on the last Sunday in June. The last week of classes ends at the end of the 3rd week of August.

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What is the ideal length of your stay?

A week already creates a feeling of ease and allows real progress. Two to three weeks make it possible to anchor linguistic mechanisms more permanently and to pass at least one European level. Our students stay for an average of just over two weeks. It depends on the goals, the travel time and the investment required to join us.

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How are accommodation and meals organized on Campus?

Children are housed on campus, in single or shared rooms, with a continuous supervision presence day and night.

Meals and breaks are included and taken in the target language with our trainers and animators to extend the immersion. Specific diets (vegetarian, allergies, medical needs) are carefully considered.

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How does a one-week internship take place?

The course starts on Sunday at 6 pm and ends on Saturday around 9 am. Student groups are composed according to their level. A week includes 28 lessons of 45 minutes (starting from 8:30-9:00), 2 to 3 daily sports and fun activities (from 16:00), all meals with our teams, 1 excursion on Wednesday and 2 excursions on weekends (stays > 1 week)

The balance between structured learning and moments of relaxation promotes sustainable progress without cognitive overload.

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Will my child really make progress in language?

Yes. Total immersion (lessons + meals + activities) makes it possible to set up oral automations more quickly than an internship or a traditional course. Each week includes 28 structured lessons, in small groups of up to 9 students per level. Your children practice more in one week than in a year at school.

The progression is validated by a personal competence assessment at the end of the internship on the CEFR (official European framework).

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How do you ensure the safety of students during the stay?

The residential campus (Saint-Roch, Ferrières — Belgium) is fully supervised 24 hours a day by qualified teaching and animation teams during the day and by our guardian angels at night.

The supervision ratio is the highest (≈ 1 adult for 3 young people).

Clear protocols, accessibility records, a secure environment and support during excursions are in place.

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Is the CERAN method suitable for beginners?

Yes. Each course starts with a precise diagnosis (CECRL reference) to identify the real level and any obstacles.

Activities, pace, and goals are then adjusted gradually to secure learning and develop solid foundations before accelerating. Our immersions for beginners include 10 distance preparation courses.

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What is the QRI® technique?

The QRI® (Question—Answer—Intonation) develops your ability to react spontaneously.

This technique allows you to consolidate your achievements in a natural way without translating mentally and to improve your fluency.

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Adults

How is the CERAN method different from traditional teaching?

The CERAN method favors active oral expression, real situations and the automation of linguistic reflexes.

Unlike academic teaching centered on theory, it transforms language into an operational tool that can be used immediately.

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How do your online courses differ from a traditional application or e-learning?

Online applications and tools develop passive understanding, provide limited anchoring, and are rarely used over time.

Our courses develop your real ability to negotiate, convince, present and manage professional or personal exchanges directly. Our trainers act as coaches to guide you outside of your training.

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Can online training really be as effective as face-to-face training?

Yes, if it is interactive, structured and focused on speaking.

Our sessions replicate the educational intensity of face-to-face learning through real-time exchange, immediate correction and professional and personal simulations. We maintain the principle of immersion.

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Can I take the courses in my company?

Yes. Training courses can take place on your premises or in our centers in Belgium and France. The environment is organized to maximize concentration and efficiency.

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Who are the trainers?

Our trainers are native or perfectly bilingual, trained in the CERAN method (QRI®, structured immersion, verbotonal correction) and experienced in international professional communication. They have an average experience of 7 years at CERAN.

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What is the ideal length of time to progress effectively?

A regular rhythm allows stable progress with a minimum of 2 hours per week.

An intensive pace accelerates fluidity.

The duration depends on your goal: urgent preparation or gradual development.

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Are the courses completely personalized?

Yes. Each session is built around your level, your objectives and your real challenges: pitch, strategic meeting, interview, negotiation or international communication.

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How do your courses differ from a traditional private teacher?

A traditional private lesson often works on grammar and comprehension.

Our courses focus on active expression, professional situations and the automation of reflexes using the CERAN method (QRI®, verbotonal correction, key phrases).

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Adults

Where do the immersion courses take place?

Individual programs: Paris and Spa, Belgium
Individual “inter” group programs: Spa, Belgium
“Intra” group programs (same company - 4 to 8 people): Paris, Spa (Belgium), Cologne, Amsterdam, Madrid and Milan

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Are full immersions available for all levels including beginners?

Yes. Courses are available for all levels. Contact us to find out about availability. Specific preparation is integrated into our programs for beginners.

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Are the courses offered all year round including public holidays?

Yes. The courses are provided all year round except during the Christmas and New Year periods, including public holidays.

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When can I start my immersion training?

In group and individual programs, we welcome our customers every Sunday at CERAN Spa and on Mondays at CERAN Paris. In the individual program, you can also start whenever you want between Sunday and Thursday. Intra programs (Amsterdam, Cologne, Milan, and Madrid) are available upon request. Contact us to find out about availability.

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Who are the immersion trainers?

Our trainers are native or perfectly bilingual, specifically trained in the CERAN method. They adapt each activity to your level and professional goals.

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How many hours do we actually practice per day?

The practice is continuous: workshops, discussions, simulations and informal exchanges. On average, a 5-day seminar represents approximately 60 hours of active exposure to the language.

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Is an intensive language seminar more effective than a traditional course?

Yes. An intensive seminar concentrates around 60 hours of lessons and practice over 5 days. This continuous exposure promotes the automation of linguistic reflexes. You stop translating mentally and start thinking directly in the language. You progress more quickly and gain significantly more fluidity and confidence.

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What concrete results can I expect after my training?

You can wait for:

clearer and more structured speech
better management of interactions in the target language
increased trust and credibility
more confident in your professional and personal interactions

Depending on the type of course chosen, you can progress to a CEFR level.

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How much does professional language training cost?

The cost depends on the format chosen (immersion, individual, distance) and the intensity. Each course is personalized according to your level and your goals. A prior exchange allows us to draw up an estimate adapted to your situation.

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Who are the CERAN trainers?

Our trainers are native or perfectly bilingual, specifically trained in the CERAN method and experienced in international professional communication.

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Can I work on my concrete professional situations?

Yes. Your own meetings, presentations, negotiations, or interviews are integrated into the sessions. The aim is immediate application in your professional environment.

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What course should you choose to make rapid progress in languages?

For rapid progress, focus on:

an intensive immersion seminar
or intensive individual courses focused on your business goals

The more concentrated the exposure, the more quickly fluidity sets in.

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What is the profile of our CERAN trainers?

Our trainers are native or perfectly bilingual, trained in the CERAN method by our Innovation & Pedagogy laboratory.

Interculturally, our consultants cover 160 cultures and have solid experience in the field in an international context.

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Why choose CERAN as a strategic partner rather than just a training organization?

Because we do not offer standardized courses, but a strategic approach and specific support aligned with your HR challenges.

Since 1975, we have been training more than 5000 professionals every year using an interactive proprietary method. The content of our training courses is based solely on the business needs of our participants.

Every year, we develop new programs and innovative digital tools to support learning and ensure the engagement of our customers.

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Are these tools available without a trainer?

No They extend human expertise.

CERAN pedagogy remains focused on interaction, immediate correction and immersion. Digital technology reinforces learning, it does not standardize it. Our trainers play an essential role in coaching and motivating our customers.

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Is digital educational content personalized?

Yes. The exercises are selected by our trainers. Each course is adjusted according to the CEFR level, business objectives and real professional situations. Personal key phrases are added after each training session to extend learning.

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What is MyCeran?

MyCeran is the personalized digital space for each participant.

It centralizes CEFR diagnosis, targeted and personalized resources (key sentences), tailor-made exercises, training feedback and progress monitoring.

It highlights the training before, during and after the sessions to permanently anchor the achievements. It allows the management of the schedule of training sessions fluid.

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Fundings

Are the courses eligible for funding?

Yes. Our courses are eligible for various schemes depending on the country: OPCO, CPF, training vouchers, co-financing, Bildungsurlaub or regional aid in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Germany... We support you in identifying solutions and in your process.

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Where do CERAN language courses take place?

Our programs are available in our training centers (Spa, Brussels, Brussels, Paris, Paris, Amsterdam, Madrid and Milan), at your premises or remotely. The educational requirement remains the same regardless of the format chosen.

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Are the courses adapted to specific business needs?

Yes. We build targeted thematic courses based on communication situations: negotiation, leadership, presentations, customer reception,... and the corporate and professional context (HR, Sales, Management,...). Each program is based on the real professional situations of your teams.

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How is the CERAN method different?

Since 1975, our proprietary method has been based on:

a “flipped classroom” structure
the principle of immersion regardless of the format
3 CERAN techniques: QRI®, verbotonal correction & anchoring using professional key phrases

We favor oral expression, immediate correction and automation to ensure a lasting operational impact.

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What language training programs does CERAN offer?

We offer three main formats:

Intensive residential immersion
Face-to-face corporate training
Distance learning with individualized support

Each format adapts to the operational constraints and business objectives of your employees. MyCeran extends and complements training courses with personalized digital content.

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Why invest in professional language training for your employees?

Solid language proficiency improves the accuracy of exchanges, reduces costly mistakes and reinforces the credibility of your teams internationally. Language becomes a direct driver of performance, leadership and competitiveness.

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How does intercultural training take place? Is the content adapted to my challenges?

Our programs are based on the needs of participants and combine:

Analysis of participants' cultural styles
Real case studies
Professional simulations
Behavioral debrief

Participants develop concrete reflexes that can be immediately applied in meetings, negotiations or management.

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Who are our CERAN intercultural trainers?

Our intercultural consultants come from the world of business and higher education. More than 200 experts work in more than 100 countries, with an average of 7 years of intercultural/multicultural experience. All are trained in the CAD method and in behavioral support in an international context.

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Who are our intercultural programs aimed at?

Our programs are aimed at all professionals exposed to complex international environments:

Managers and leaders leading multicultural teams
HR managers and international mobility managers
Expatriates and their families
International project teams
Commercial functions with international negotiation
Organizations committed to diversity & inclusion

Any company facing the challenges of cross-border collaboration, international expansion or global management can benefit from structured intercultural support.

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Why invest in intercultural training today?

Internationally, obstacles do not come from a lack of technical skills, but from invisible cultural differences: communication styles, relationships with power, time management, decision-making.

More than ever in remote management, our intercultural training courses make it possible to identify obstacles, reduce frictions and transform cultural diversity into a lever for collective performance.

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Why choose CERAN over another training organization?

Because we do not offer standardized courses, but a strategic approach and specific support aligned with your HR challenges.

Every year, we develop new programs and innovative digital tools to support learning and ensure the engagement of our customers.

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How can we guarantee a measurable ROI for our training courses?

An effective program is based on three structured levers: an initial assessment of skills, clear business objectives defined with HR and consolidated follow-up.

Thanks to MyCeran for HR, you have access to precise progress indicators. The return on investment is measured in concrete impact, in real ability to intervene in meetings, negotiate and manage multicultural teams. Our promise: Satisfied or reformed!

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Why train your teams in linguistic and intercultural skills?

In an international environment, language proficiency improves the precision of exchanges, while intercultural competence secures good collaboration. Together, they reduce misunderstandings, limit costly mistakes, help your talents perform better, and protect your company's international image.

Adults

Are CERAN courses available online?

Yes. We offer online, interactive and human adult language courses, without sacrificing the quality of support.

Adults

Can you learn a language effectively as an adult?

Absolutely. With an immersive and focused oral method, adults often progress faster than they think — especially when they gain confidence.

Adults

Are CERAN courses adapted to professionals?

Yes. Our adult language courses are designed for real uses: meetings, presentations, negotiations, international mobility and professional communication.

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At what age can you take language training at CERAN?

Our adult programs are for anyone who wants to progress effectively, regardless of age or starting level. We also offer programs tailored for students aged 9 to 17 and 18 to 25.

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What is the best language course for adults in Europe?

The best training is the one that adapts to your objective, your pace and your context.

CERAN offers adult language courses in Europe, in immersion, face-to-face or remotely, with a method focused on speaking and confidence.

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