TEFL Course

TESOL/ TEFL Certificate Program

The TESOL Certificate course program conducted by ATI is a 120 hrs intensive onsite teachers' training course in English and involves deal of testing and monitoring students. It the furnishes enthusiastic learners with interest in teaching with the skills and techniques involved in teaching. It helps in enhancing the language ability, technical skills of teaching and the vocabulary of the learner so as to usher the learner to become successful English teacher. The TEFL course Thailand is located in exotic and adventurous locations so as to compliment the learning with exposure to a new country and culture. TESOL certificate program in Thailand promises of an outlandish destination with exposure to exotic culture, food, people, and language of the place. The program fulfils the dreams of a traveler, who would learn and earn while visiting exotic destinations, interacting with people from new country and ancient culture, know the young minds and assimilate novelties of a culture and tradition.

On completion of the course, the learner is equipped to teach English anywhere in the world in non-native English speaking countries. It allows not only teaching of English, but also exposure to a new country, culture and language. TESOL is a prerequisite to teach English. It opens dream like opportunities to learn, earn and travel as well.

TESOL course qualifies the learner to learn English as second language and teach it, anywhere in the world. The teaching job may not be in just in regular schools but also in corporate training, Language school training, as voice and accent trainers or soft skill trainers. Growing need of English across the globe in non-English speaking nations generates a continuous demand for these teachers.
The course is interactive and involves eight hours of practice teaching and provides step by step guidance to classroom techniques of teaching. It gives the trainees freedom to choose from exotic locations of sylvan beaches to lofty mountains and compliment the learning with interactions with the Nature and its boundless adventures.

TESOL Course in Thailand: The reason to be-
The Kingdom of Thailand is Southeast Asia's premiere destination with over 12 million visitors per year sampling its irresistible combination of breathtaking natural beauty, inspiring temples, outstanding hospitality and superb cuisine. Not only the serene beauty of the land attract people from all over the world but the cluster of career opportunities provided in the field of teaching also makes it a very popular place to be in for foreigners. TESOL course of ATI not only exposes the would be teachers to skills of teaching, but also complements the learning with exploring the magical beauty of Chiang Mai, Phuket and Pattaya. TEFL program in Thailand is more suitable to the people who love mountains, have a special fondness of beaches, its adventures, hiking, trekking trails lure them. It is the best and the most lucrative opportunity to experience the culture and hospitality of Thailand, not just as a farang tourist but also to be living amongst the Thai people and teaching English and other subject to the Thai kids. ATI’s short-term yet well-paying TESOL training course helps you to qualify and be globally certified as a TESOL trained teacher, guaranteeing an international standard of teaching skills.

 

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Locations

• TEFL Course Chiang Mai, Thailand

• TEFL Course Phuket, Thailand

TESOL Course Chiang Mai, Thailand

The Reason to be in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Despite being more than 700 years old and filled with 300 Buddhist temples, situated at an altitude of approximately 310 meters above sea-level, Chiang Mai means "new city." Thai history lives on in its original square, surrounded by a moat, sections of fortified wall and restored entrance gates. But boutique hotels and modern amenities are plentiful. The temples atop mountains, offering sweeping valley views, night markets are treasure trove of cultural and natural bounty that unfailingly appeals to visitors from different parts of the world. Chiang Mai is Thailand's second-largest city to the north of Thailand and also the best training location of American TESOL Institute for the TEFL Certificate Course.

One needs to traverse 700 kilometers from the capital, Bangkok in order to come across the striking mountain backdrop and the historical aura of Chiang Mai. It attracts and fascinates both local and international tourists and is popular as hospitable city with modern amenities. The internationally-flavored city with much to offer the visitor - food, accommodation and shopping are all top quality and cheap, and the nights are relatively cool. Local culture is on display at the museums and tribal art and craft at the Night Bazaar. Intriguing diversity among ethnic tribes coupled with astounding scenery depict Chiang Mai as one of Asia's most wondrous and sensational tourist destinations. This rich tapestry portrays Chiang Mai as one of the most admired TEFL locations as well where the TEFL course can be blended with innumerable tourist activities.

The Attraction and Why You Should Choose Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai exposes the TESOL trainees to never-ending range of options where one can roam around the calm serenity of lanes of the old town admiring the beautiful temples and rustic old fashioned lifestyle of the locals or simply sit beside the pretty moat and watch the world go by. On Doi Suithep you can admire fabulous views, seek out superb waterfalls and visit intriguing hilltribe villages while absorbing the valuable inputs provided on EFL teaching in the classroom by a dynamic TESOL instructor. There is much to see and do in Chiang Mai and one of the simplest and cheapest tourist activities is to wander the windy, narrow lanes of the old town and seek out the pretty moat with its ancient bastions. The city dates back 700 years and many historic structures have been well preserved. Perhaps the most distinctive is the 42m high ruined Chedi Luang which stands in the town centre. The Tribal Museum, which offers a glimpse into the culture of the major hill tribes of Thailand. Here, you’ll find a massive collection of handicrafts, costumes, jewellery, ornaments, utensils, tools, musical instruments and ceremonial paraphernalia. Wiang Kum Kam was the earliest historical settlement in the Chiang Mai area and the excavated ruins are worth seeing. Bo Sang village is almost entirely devoted to the manufacture and sale of beautiful umbrellas and visitors can see how the umbrellas are made and decorated. For the adventurous the Peak Rock-Climbing Plaza has one of the largest rock-climbing walls in Southeast Asia. Non-climbers can watch the action from several adjacent bars and restaurants. Thai massages are both famous and infamous. However there are dozens of traditional massage centres all around the city, which are indeed relaxing and therapeutic. Chiang Mai certainly does not have the Thai beaches but it sure has a number of public swimming pools when temperatures rise.

Besides taking up ATI’s TEFL Certificate Program, Chiang Mai is also an ideal place to delve into Thai culture. The city offers astonishingly remarkable art and craft trade, often involving traditional methods that have been passed down through generations. A variety of interesting hill-tribes, such as the Hmong, Karen, Shan (Tai Yai), Akha, Lisu, Lahu and Mien, many of whom have migrated into the region from the Asian interior belong to the heavenly abode of Northern Thailand. With them, they have brought unusual customs and colorful costumes/dress that guarantee to interest the international tourist on their academic tour of a TEFL course in Chiang Mai.

Many visitors use Chiang Mai as a base for mountain treks, especially to visit the hill tribes that live in the surrounding area. Thai food is popular with most people, and Northern dishes are especially powerful and spicy. Chiang Mai is also a great place to learn about Buddhism and mediation. Chiang Mai has an international flair and serves as home to many Westerners. There is accommodation, food and shopping to suit all tastes and budgets. The Night Bazaar is a popular and famous place to shop for bargains and souvenirs. It takes up several blocks between the eastern moat and the river. Here, shops and street vendors offer a huge variety of Thai goods and handicrafts at bargain prices. Chiang Mai is especially famous for its beautiful handicrafts of silk, silver and wood. The Anusarn Night Market, down Charoen Prathet road, carries more hilltribe goods in authentic traditional styles.
 

There is always something new to explore about Chiang Mai and one would never get bored or tired doing so. The place rejuvenates one’s soul and breathes in a fresh lease of life in you once you get to taste of the thrilling atmosphere of the place. For the historically and culturally inclined its tribal history and culture will surely fascinate them, the nature lover will find the rain forests to be a haven of biodiversity while the traveler will marvel at the ethnic food, friendly people and laid back life. On offer at the market or Night Bazaar, the foreigners or local shoppers would find exclusive collection of northern and northeastern-Thai hand-woven fabrics, hill-tribe crafts, opium scales, hats, silver jewellery, lacquerware, woodcarvings, iron and bronze Buddhas, as well as many other items.
The Tribal Museum has a large collection of handicrafts, costumes, jewellery, ornaments, utensils, tools, musical instruments and ceremonial paraphernalia, all offering insights into the cultural features of the major hill tribes of Thailand. Besides adapting the teaching skills at TEFL classroom, Chiang Mai proves to be a true cultural learning experience for the visitors working towards an international certification.
 

Wat Chiang Man was founded by King Mengrai in 1296 is the oldest wat in the city with mind-boggling features of typical Northern Thai temple architecture.
CHIANG MAI On the Tourist Map

The Elephant is revered as a sacred animal by the Thais and is visible everywhere in Thailand in some form or the other, especially the nature park built especially for the animal and the park becomes an amusing place of visit . The Elephant Nature Park is a unique project set in Northern Thailand. Established in the 1990's the aim has always been to provide a sanctuary and rescue center for elephants in Thailand.

For the adventure lover there is both trekking in the hills and rafting on the river. . Even if you have never white water rafted before, you will love this day trip in Mae Taeng, near the Elephant Nature Park. It is an interesting way of spending your weekends in between weeks of TESOL classes.

Chiang Mai has a plethora of temples which are architecturally different form the temples in other parts of Thailand. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, is located high on the hills above Chiang Mai, this magnificent temple was commissioned by King Kuena, ruler of the region from 1367-1388.

A visit to the Umbrella Village will be worth it. As it demonstrates how Umbrella's are made from the bark to the end process. They also have a great gift shop and the prices are reasonable for the TESOL trainees to pick up as souvenirs.
 

Night Life
Chiang Mai hypnotic Night Life is yet another reason which would make you stay glued to the city for as long as you want to. Those who are interested in seeing a Thai cultural performance should head to the Old Chiang Mai Cultural Centre, which offers a live dance performance and khantoke dinner at 19:00 every night. There are plenty of restaurants, and the Good View and the Riverside are two of the most famous along the Mae Ping River. Additionally, you’ll find a good assortment of bars, pubs, nightclubs and other entertainment venues.

Weather
The three prominent seasons in Chiang Mai are the pleasant winter commencing from November till February, summer starting from March and stretching till June while the monsoons stay between July to October with torrential rainfall all over the city

 

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TESOL Course Phuket, Thailand

The Reason to be in Phuket
Spectacular scenery, stunning tropical sunsets and warm blue sea awaits you at Asia's most popular beach destination - PHUKET. This fun island provides an unbeatable combination of perfect silky soft white palm-lined beaches, superb hospitality and great value accommodation! The growing popularity of the ESL / EFL jobs has given a new scope and excuse to the tourists from all over the world to come all the way to Phuket to make a bright career for themselves in the field of ESL / EFL teaching. Phuket offers some unique ESL / EFL teaching courses to the tourists and these courses have become extremely famous and have been prevailing over the years with the rising interests of the students world-wide. American TESOL Institute is one such celebrated institution which is revered all over the world for it’s excellence and experience proved in honing the teaching skills of students from various nationalities and confirming their success in the career of ESL teaching.

The TEFL course in Thailand conducted by the globally revered 'American TESOL Institute' gives you the opportunity to be up close and immerse yourself in this unique experience. If teaching fascinates, you enroll in a 4 week intensive TESOL (TEFL) Certificate Course that equips you to the skills of teaching English to non- native English speakers worldwide. A TESOL course in Thailand, Phuket empowers you to a wide range of job opportunities of English teaching abroad, anywhere in the world. American TESOL Institute prides itself in presenting to you the TESOL (TEFL) Certificate Course which is marked by its quality, dynamism and marketability. The TESOL (TEFL) Certification Course drives the candidate towards a lucrative career strongly based on sound learning, pronounced concepts and productive skills. Therefore, it is immensely important for the candidate to commit to the best option. American TESOL Institute conforms to the best standard of learning. American TESOL Institute (ATI) is an internationally recognized teacher training organization with educational quality control mechanisms that ensure ATI trained English teachers are of the highest standard. American TESOL Institute has been training students to teach English overseas since 2002.

The Attraction And What Is In Store for You
Phuket is a place to extend your horizons with adventures in tropical forests or diving into the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. Sylvian beaches, cerulean hue of the sea-water, elephants, the warmth of the amicable people are reasons enough to draw thousands to this fascinating land of Phuket. Take an exhilarating speedboat trip to the surrounding islands, or enjoy a serene cruise around mystical Phang Nga Bay. Or why not simply enjoy Phuket's vibrant nightlife in Patong Beach? It caters to all tastes, every budget, and promises to deliver a smile-filled holiday in the exotic surrounds of one of the planet's most exciting island getaways.

Phuket offers a rainbow spectrum of spectacular vacation sights from blue lagoons and pink sunsets to orange-robed monks. Three wheeled-Tuk Tuks, taxis, buses and long tailed boats transport visitors between these marvels. Phuket's south coast offers its most popular beaches. The north is more tranquil. Koh Phi Phi, Phang Nga Bay and Patong Beach are popular spots. Diving, snorkeling, wind surfing and sailing are just a few active options. Inland, forested hills, mountains and cliffs wait to be explored.

The silver beaches make you feel like the ‘lotus-eaters’ –soaking in the sun or indulging in water sports. The mountains in the north are the habitat of many rain forest animals and especially the white elephant. While Bangkok and other cities are bustling with modern amenities of city life, a TESOL Course would certainly be noble excuse to bask in the glory of Thailand. Phuket offers a vast range of career prospects in EFL / ESL for the gigantic ambitious crowd, helping them choose varying levels of employment opportunities. The teaching arena in Phuket has given way to flocks of opportunities by making English Language the focal point of career prospects. While pursuing your TESOL Certification Course in Phuket, you will be fascinated by the people and their ability to smile in all adversity. The respect with which every student interacts with their teacher, how visitors and guests have a special place in their hearts, the warmth with which everyone is greeted makes the place so tourist friendly and convenient for short term ESL jobs, too.

Phuket, Thailand, is commonly referred to as the ‘Pearl of South’ and is the largest island in Thailand. Phuket Island runs 48 kilometers (34 miles) north to south and 21 kilometers (16 miles) east to west. Phuket is broken by a chain of mountains and valleys mainly from a north-south range running down the west coast. This accounts for about 70% of the land area. The tallest peak, Mai Tao Sip Song (12 Cane Peak) is 529 meters. The other 30% of the island is flat land located mainly in the central and eastern portions of the island. Laying in the Andaman Sea off southern Thailand’s west coast, the island’s terrain is incredibly varied, with rocky headlands, long broad sandy beaches, limestone cliffs, forested hills, small estuaries, lagoons, and tropical vegetation of all kinds. Its large size has allowed microclimates to develop in different areas of the island.

The island offers many different looks and feels for you to discover and enjoy. Kata Beach with its spectacular tropical scenery compared with the stately cassurina trees that are found on Nai Yang Beach just a few kilometers north. The triple canopy rainforest of Khao Phra Thaeo National Park to the mud flats and mangrove swamps of Koh Siray. Limestone outcroppings line the east coast and solid granite boulders on the west. Phuket is truly a tropical wonderland and offers something for just about everyone.

Thailand is a shopper’s paradise. So, while you brainstorm lesson plans in the TEFL classes you can splurge simultaneously in the shopping malls and the local markets. The best brands in the world vie for place with the local produce. Every street corner is an on slot of sight, sound and smell.

It is a place to discover home made coconut ice creams, lovely curries, plentiful seafood and even fried insects if you like to try out new things. There are all kinds of food to satisfy the most fastidious eater. However once you have tasted Thai cuisine you will never want to eat anything else.

On the Tourist Map
The whole country is a travelers delight. The beaches of Phuket and Hua Hin, the island of Koh Samet, the mountains of Chiang mai, the markets and the Grand Palace of Bangkok or the temple town of Ayuthaya - there is so much to explore that a single visit to Thailand may not be enough.

Night Life
The Night Life is loud, it's raunchy and it's utterly unforgettable. Legendary Patong Beach is the island's number one nightlife zone. On offer is a bewildering mix of restaurant-lounges, beer bars, Go-Go bars, pubs, discos, live music clubs, transvestite cabarets and a lot more. Thailand is dotted with pubs and Karaoke bars as the Thais belief in having fun with a capital F. A TESOL program thus set in Thailand can hardly stay uninfected by this typically Thai spirit of life.

About our TESOL Location
The American TESOL Institute center in Phuket is located in the heart of Phuket Town, a historically-rich and exciting city, with the best in local cuisine, shopping and island culture and an abundance of teaching opportunities in form of short-term jobs or more lucrative placements of longer duration in local Thai or international schools. Phuket is sure to have what you are looking for in a course location.
 

Connectivity in Phuket
The International airport at Phuket has flights coming in from Munich, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Kunming, Mandalay via Yangon (Rangoon), Singapore and Vientiane. If you are traveling from other destinations then the numerous and cheap domestic flights from Bangkok to Phuket is only a 50 minute run. Phuket is also well-connected by road and rail from Bangkok. The converted pick-up trucks will help you get around the city.

Weather
Phuket has a tropical monsoon climate. It's warm all year 'round, but the two periods of April-May and September-October are the hottest. The September-October period is also the wettest.

 

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Dates

TESOL Course Chiang Mai, Thailand

Start Date	End Date	Availability Status
10th November 2008	28th November 2008	Successfully completed
26th January 2009	13th February 2009	Few Seat Left Apply
6th April 2009	24th April 2009	Available Apply
1st June 2009	19th June 2009	Available Apply
21st September 2009	9th October 2009	Available Apply
5th October 2009	23rd October 2009	Available Apply

 

TESOL Course Phuket, Thailand

Start Date	End Date	Availability Status
6th April 2009	24th April 2009	Full Apply
20th April 2009	8th May 2009	Available Apply
11th May 2009	29th May 2009	Available Apply
28th September 2009	16th October 2009	Available Apply
12th October 2009	30th October 2009	Available Apply

Accommodation

• Accommodation during the TESOL training in Chiang Mai

• Accommodation during the TESOL training in Phuket

Accommodation during the TESOL training in Chiang Mai

All our TEFL Course starts on a Monday. Your accommodation will be available from 12 noon on Saturdays. This will help you acclimatize to a new surrounding and the local Thai culture.

American TESOL Institute provides well-equipped accommodation for teacher trainees during the training, free of cost for 3 weeks @ 100 USD (double Occupancy)

Accommodation in Chiang Mai for the TEFL Certificate course will be at a reputed Resort in the heart of the city. The private rooms are air-conditioned with attached bathroom and balcony. Each room has Television with International channels, hot and cold water, Refrigerator. Bed sheet and towels will be changed every 7 days.

The hotel itself has a restaurant, internet café, lounge area with television and video player, plus laundry and cleaning services.

The resort-hotel is centrally located and is 50 meters from Chiang Mai University. Food, shopping, Spa, Coffee shops, Internet cafes are within 100 meters of the resort. The nearby locations offer excellent restaurants and some great tourist attraction!

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Accommodation during the TESOL training in Phuket

 

All our TEFL Course starts on a Monday. Your accommodation will be available from 12 noon on Saturdays. This will help you acclimatize to a new surrounding and the local Thai culture.

American TESOL Institute provides well-equipped accommodation for teacher trainees during the training, free of cost for 3 weeks @ 100 USD (double Occupancy)

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Located on the breathtaking southern tip of Phuket, the All Seasons Naiharn Phuket is ideal for a TEFL experience. Just a stone throw away from the powdery white sands and clear blue waters of Nai Harn beach, the charming resort offers great value accommodation. Featuring 154 comfortable rooms with bay and garden views, 2 swimming pools with bar, outdoor Jacuzzi and health centre

Laundry services are provided at extra cost. Owing to its strategic location, the TESOL trainees will have easy access to eateries, shops, spas, coffee joints, cyber cafes within a radius of 500 meters. Some of the interesting tourist attractions are also closely located quite close to the accommodation.

 

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Course Content

TEFL Certificate Course Details -
TEFL Course Content

Three week Onsite TESOL Course Program Thailand

1. Language Background
The session comprises Grammar and Phonology. Grammar will include awareness of the basics of English Grammar and how to teach Grammar. Where as Phonology will cover stress, rhythm, intonation and the speech organs.

2. Learning a Foreign Language
This session will help the trainee understand what helps and hinders the language learning process and what it feel likes to be in a language learners shoes.

3. Teaching Techniques
These sessions will include:

• Theatre in the Classroom
• Tuning In (Warmers)
• Teaching Listening
• Context and Language Modeling
• Communicative ways
• Using Aids (IM)
• Teaching Reading
• Teaching Young Learners
• Teaching Writing
• Classroom Management
• Looking at Errors
• Music in the classroom
• Use of games and projects

4. Teaching Observation
Trainees will be expected to observe 2 Teaching Sessions and write reports on them. These will also help them to observe a model lesson before their own teaching practice.

5. Teaching Practice
Teacher trainees will have 6 teaching Practice classes which will be observed by trainers and the trainees given feedback on them. They will also self evaluate and peer evaluate these Teaching Practice classes helping them to reflect on their own teaching and those of others.

 

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Price

TEFL Course in Thailand - Fees & Certification

The 120 hours Onsite TESOL Certificate Program from American TESOL Institute in Thailand (Phuket / Chiang Mai /) is available at a special cost of 750 USD.

The program includes 3 weeks of rigorous classroom teaching where the trainee teacher learns both theoretical and practical sides of TESOL teachers training. The course curriculum covers those fundamental areas of TEFL / TESOL which are building units for a successful classroom ESL teaching. The curriculum is of an international standard and the TESOL Certification commands global acceptance.

Teaching practices in local schools provide the trainee ESL teachers with exciting challenges of teaching non-native students. These practices can be considered as their initiation into a raging teaching career.

• Accommodation options are also available against a payment of 100 USD
• Write to admin@teflcoursethailand.com for more information on accommodation

 

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Job

TESOL Course Thailand - Jobs & Placements
ESL Jobs in Thailand

English has been acclaimed as a global language today. With the increasing need of English in all sectors of work there is a high demand for quality English teachers who are trained with ESL or EFL teaching. Thus the need and job opportunities of teaching English ranges from primary schools to corporate offices.

The TESOL Certificate Course is acclaimed as perfect Teachers training program by native English teachers. The TESOL Certificate program is a 120 hour onsite program conducted by ATI (American TESOL Institute) teach the fundamentals of teaching English to non native English Speakers.

The perfect blend of the theory and practice in the course helps the native English speakers to learn the skills of an ESL teacher. The course provides the ESL teachers with credentials to earn a job at Kindergarten, public school, universities, corporate houses, language schools, volunteer work and teaching English to private individual learners.

American TESOL Institute is widely chosen, not only for its dynamic course structure, but also for the substantial placement assistance it guarantees to provide its graduates. ATI works diligently to place its graduates in the country of their choice.

American TESOL Institute provides teacher placement in Asia, Latin America, The Middle East, Europe, or online after completing TESOL certification. Different countries like China, Poland, Spain, Greece, Korea, and Japan have slightly different requirements regarding background education. Knowing which countries stores the best opportunity of finding employment can be an invaluable asset. And the placement wing of American TESOL Institute is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to finding and assigning the appropriate job to the befitting candidate. To be precise, ATI extends your job search to whichever country you would like to teach English in. American TESOL Institute is highly influential and keen on developing the careers of the students. The interactive forum and the guidance panel is always ready to listen to the candidate’s questions and concerns regarding everything from credential specifics, to course content, the cultural differences, to employment possibilities and anything else. And this clarity of communication forms the basis of every student’s resolute move towards a raging ESL career with assistance from American TESOL.

The simple steps towards availing placement assistance from American TESOL are –

• Post your resume online for schools and Universities worldwide to view.

• Your resume and picture are published in an email. American TESOL then represents you, submits your resume to employers in the country of your choice, and forwards you a variety of teaching options to choose from.

• Finally, you have the option to publish your video resume on TESOL Café for thousands of TESOL employers to view worldwide.

Teaching English Abroad - Teach English in Thailand
English teaching jobs for ESL, English as a second language, or TEFL Teaching English as a Foreign Language are in the highest demand to date. ATI has connections with teaching institutions all over the world including Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America. The educational requirements do vary from country to country, but apart from differences in requirements, ATI can help you to find a position for teaching English in a variety of countries worldwide. These jobs are also noble ways of giving something back to the world community. For those who love working with students of all ages, can find a job teaching English as a second language. TESOL jobs are available in communities all over the world.

 

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