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Italian Language

Intensive Course (3 credits)

This course is designed to jump start our students’ language skills, whether they are starting from nothing or they already speak Italian.  Meeting daily for 3 or 4 periods (depending on the weekly schedule), this course is taught exclusively by certified Italian language instructors who use the communicative method and often incorporate real-world materials.  Coursework includes grammar exercises, reading assignments, conversational modeling. The teacher will also prepare specific exercises based on the needs of each specific group.

Consolidation Course (3 credits)

This course slows down the pace of the Intensive course, meeting 5-6 periods a week for 2 months.  While there is still a degree of grammar exercises, the focus of the course turns to conversational skills and real-world practice during short language excursions.

Click here to see the full syllabus of these two courses:  Italian Language Syllabus

LANGUAGE! The Comprehensive Literacy Curriculum - Intensive Literacy Intervention Curriculum

Grades 3–12

Proven to Close the Literacy Achievement Gap in Grades 3–12

LANGUAGE! ® Fourth Edition is an intensive, comprehensive literacy curriculum for students in grades 3–12 who are reading two or more years below grade-level expectations. With an explicit, systematic approach proven to accelerate the growth of striving readers and nonreaders, LANGUAGE! integrates instruction across key literacy strands—foundational skills, writing, vocabulary, fluency, grammar, comprehension, and spoken English.

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Focus on Essential Skills for Reading, Writing, and Speaking

Students with significant literacy gaps need more than a single focused intervention, they need intensive, comprehensive, scaffolded instruction focused on foundational and advanced word-recognition skills.

Vocabulary enhancement and morphology including grammar and usage to increase sentence structure and patterns

Foundational skill building with phonemic awareness and phonics, word recognition, and spelling

Appropriate placement and data-driven instruction moves students through the curriculum and helps achieve growth beyond the classroom

Writing progression to quickly advance students from foundational to sophisticated composition

LANGUAGE! Changes Lives

• Rapidly advances developing readers to grade-level literacy
• Fills gaps in literacy learning and ensures strong foundational skills
• Builds student experiences with literary and informational text
• Prepares students for literacy in all content areas
• Provides comprehensive results documentation—proven to accelerate growth
• Meets student needs with multiple entry and exit points and ongoing differentiation
• Teacher-directed, engaging activities that empower teachers to deliver quality instruction
• Incorporates Six Traits of Writing to help students build sophisticated writing skills

LANGUAGE! Reaches a Broad Range of Students Who Need Intervention

• Based on science of reading practices and Structured Literacy
• Phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling rules, and sound-letter correspondences are taught explicitly by the teacher
• Concepts are taught in a concrete manner addressing foundational skills in all domains of literacy
• Fluency development is built into every six-step lesson with multiple opportunities to assess progress
• Through the daily six-step lesson and three levels of text, students engage with reading and language in a scaffolded way to reach the ultimate goal of reading and writing comprehension

Les Voyageurs

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About Les Voyageurs

Les Voyageurs takes place at our own poste on Turtle River Lake near Bemidji, Minn. There, you will take time to develop the skills needed to become a voyageur . You will find the life of a voyageur to be a busy and challenging one. Throughout the stay, you will concentrate on four main tasks of equal importance: speaking French, living in nature, building a community and studying the history of the voyageurs . While at camp, you will practice canoeing skills and learn essential camping skills, including cooking over a fire.

This summer, you can choose to attend a four-week high school credit program, or a two- or four-week enrichment session. All options provide immersion in French, learning about the historic culture of the French Voyageurs and building your outdoor and leadership skills.

Prefer to stay in a cozy cabin? French Lac du Bois is your choice!

Typical Day

Get ready for the rendezvous (gathering) at French Les Voyageurs ! You become a voyageur as you canoe with your tent partners, learn to pitch a tent, split logs, cook over an open fire, paddle, tip and rescue a canoe, sing songs, learn jokes in French, prepare roubabou (traditional split pea stew), identify plants and carve a spoon or make moccasins. You may also build a fire, knead bannock (quick bread), danse la Bastringue (folk dance), meet fur traders, listen to the loons, watch the sunset with your friends by fire and fall asleep on the shore of lakes carved in the Canadian shield.

The daily schedule will also include arts and crafts, recreational swimming, working on projects, singing, campfires under the stars, gathering wood, cleaning the dishes and pumping potable water.

Because an experience with Les Voyageurs is different than staying in a village we have a special packing list . Click the link to find out what to bring and not to bring for your adventure.

Explore the Great Outdoors

After five days at base camp, you and your brigade is ready for the " grand voyage " in Voyageurs National Park. You’ll pack up your sac étanche (waterproof bag), sac de couchage (sleeping bag) and chamallows (marshmallows) and set out along the historical route of the fur trade, traversing the southern lakes of Voyageurs.

As you engage in a five-day adventure, you’ll build and strengthen your skills in the French language while making new friends and paddling with (or against) the wind. One afternoon you’ll find yourself on the edge of two countries looking at a U.S.-Canada border marker, and the next morning you’ll be on the edge of history looking at pictographs left by early native dwellers of the land.

On the layover day you’ll be the sole guests of a parcel of forest. Later around the fire, the brigade will debrief one-another about their experiences. After twelve days as voyageurs , the castor (beaver) and aigle à tête blanche (bald eagle) will have become your friends. Back at basecamp, the last day is filled with stories, voyageurs -style competitions and a closing ceremony around the campfire.

A Lifetime of Learning

From our flagship summer youth camps to family programs and adults-only sessions, Concordia Language Villages provides a lifetime of language learning and cultural adventure. Find the program that’s right for you!

Youth Overnight

Season: Summer

Duration: 1 Week | 2 Weeks | 4 Weeks

Our flagship Language Village camps where language comes to life. A fully immersive cultural experience.

High School Credit

Season: Year-round

Duration: 4 Weeks | 24 Weeks

Earn a year’s worth of language credit in just four weeks (24 weeks for Virtual fall/spring option). Accredited by Cognia .

Family Weeks & Weekends

Duration: 2 Days | 3 Days | 1 Week

Fun and learning for the whole family (and friends)! Enjoy culturally immersive activities, meals and tailored learning.

Upcoming French Voyageurs Camps & Programs

Read more about our professional staff at Les Voyageurs , our French Voyageurs Language Village.

David Dahveed Benson

David Dahveed Benson is the French Les Voyageurs dean. Dahveed has been on staff since 1989, serving as dean since 1994, and was a villager at Lac du Bois for seven years. Dahveed is fluent in French and has studied Hausa, Swahili, Fulfulde, Yemba, Malgassy and Pidgin. Dahveed graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in French and history. He earned his master’s degree in African history from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dahveed currently lives in Bemidji, Minn., where he teaches World Geography at Bemidji Middle School, and coaches Model United Nations and Knowledge Bowl.

Turtle River Lake

The Les Voyageurs permanent base campsite is located on Turtle River Lake, just a short distance from the French Language Village, Lac du Bois . Check-in for Les Voyageurs programs is at the Lac du Bois site.

Up to four villagers share a tent and staff share tents nearby. Canoes are used for tripping and transportation of food and supplies, as well as mail. All meals are prepared by villagers and staff over an open campfire. Groups portage their tents and supplies on five- to nine-day camping excursions.

Minnesota is typical of a continental climate. The North Woods of Minnesota experiences the widest variety of weather in the United States. Although summers are generally hot and humid, it is normal to experience rain showers, thunderstorms and cool nights. Summer temperatures average 85 F but can get down to 55 F. This program lives outdoors, regardless of the weather, so come packed and prepared to handle a wide variety of temperatures and dry or wet weather.

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Learn about, scholarship, opportunities.

Need-based scholarships are available for French summer youth immersion sessions through the Passport Fund. Scholarships are based on a family’s adjusted gross income, number of dependents and the length of the session. Additionally, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education offers a $1,000 stipend for Minnesota students who qualify for free or reduced lunch at school.

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Voyager vs Voyage – Verb or Noun? Clearing the Confusion in French

Learning a new language often involves deciphering between words that look similar but function differently. French, with its rich vocabulary and grammatical structure, presents such challenges. Two commonly confused terms are voyager and voyage . In this article, we’ll explore these words, focusing on their grammatical roles, usage, and nuances in meaning.

Understanding the Basics: Voyager vs. Voyage

The French verb voyager means “to travel”. It is an action word, indicating the act of traveling. On the other hand, voyage is a noun that translates to “trip” or “journey” in English. It refers to the event of traveling or the experience of a journey.

Conjugating Voyager

Voyager is a regular -er verb, and it follows the typical conjugation pattern of this group. Here’s how you would conjugate it in the present indicative:

– Je voyage (I travel) – Tu voyages (You travel) – Il/Elle voyage (He/She travels) – Nous voyageons (We travel) – Vous voyagez (You travel) – Ils/Elles voyagent (They travel)

Il voyage souvent en Europe pendant l’été. (He often travels to Europe during the summer.)

Using Voyage in Sentences

As a noun, voyage can be used in various contexts to talk about different aspects of traveling. It can be used alone or with other words to specify the type of journey.

– Un voyage (a trip) – Le grand voyage (the great journey)

Le voyage à Paris était incroyable! (The trip to Paris was incredible!)

Distinguishing Between Voyager and Voyage

It is essential to understand when to use the verb voyager and the noun voyage . This distinction is not just about grammar but also about the context of the sentence.

– Voyager : Use this verb when you want to describe the action of traveling. J’aime voyager pendant les vacances. (I like to travel during vacations.)

– Voyage : Use this noun when referring to the trip itself or the concept of a journey. Mon prochain voyage sera en Italie. (My next trip will be to Italy.)

Common Expressions and Phrases

Both voyager and voyage are used in various expressions and phrases in French, which can enrich your language use.

– Prêt pour le voyage? (Ready for the trip?) – Voyager léger (to travel light)

Practical Examples in Context

To further clarify, let’s see how both terms can be used in more extended sentences or real-life contexts.

Chaque été, nous aimons voyager en Grèce pour explorer les îles. (Each summer, we like to travel to Greece to explore the islands.) Le voyage en bateau peut être très relaxant. (Traveling by boat can be very relaxing.)

Recognizing the difference between voyager and voyage and using them correctly can significantly enhance your French language skills. Remember, voyager is the verb that focuses on the action of traveling, while voyage is the noun that refers to the journey or trip itself. By practicing these terms in various contexts, you’ll become more proficient and comfortable in your French language journey. So, whether you’re planning your next voyage or just dreaming about the places you’ll one day voyager , keep these distinctions in mind to enhance your understanding and usage of French.

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Children traveling to the U.S.

All children, including infants, must have their own travel documents such as a passport or document from a Trusted Traveler Program to enter the U.S. If you travel or are going to travel with a child, consider taking the following documents:

• If the child is traveling with only one of their custodial parents, they must have a letter of consent, preferably in English and notarized, from the other parent or signed by both parents. The letter should say "I acknowledge that my son/daughter is traveling outside the country with [the name of the adult] with my permission."
• If one parent has sole custody of the child, a copy of the custody document can take the place of the other parent's letter.
• Parents who frequently cross the border by land with a minor must always carry a letter of permission from the other parent.

U.S. citizen children traveling abroad

Ports of entry in many countries have security measures to prevent international child abduction . If you are traveling alone with your child, you may be required to present documentation proving you are the parent or legal guardian. You may also need a letter of permission from the other parent for your child to travel. 

If your child travels alone, depending on the country, they may be required to present a notarized letter from both parents or their legal guardian. If a minor is traveling abroad and is not accompanied by both parents or a legal guardian, contact the embassy or consulate of the country you will be visiting and ask about entry and exit requirements for that country.

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Educational school trips for all curriculums

We organise school trips across the UK, Europe and Worldwide encompassing a variety of subjects to suit every school curriculum. All trips are curriculum focused and include itineraries tailored to your specific subject learning objectives.  From subject-specific trips such as geography, history,  religious studies or science to MFL language school trips where students are immersed into the culture and spoken language of a country to cross-curricular tours where pupils can learn about a combination of subjects, all our school trips have a clear educational focus.

French language school trip to Château de la Baudonnière, Lower Normandy

On this residential students enjoy a programme of on-site activities led entirely in French with native speaking animateurs at our Normandy château

• Language immersion with our team of animateurs
• Voyager-owned residential centre

French language immersion weekends at Château de la Baudonnière

New dates | French language immersion & adventure at our own magical Château

French language school trip to La Grand'Ferme, Lower Normandy

Experience a fun mix of cultural visits & on-site activities led in French by native speaking animateurs at our farmhouse gîte near Mont St Michel

French language school trip to Le Moulin aux Draps, Northern France

Cultural visits, all led in French by our native speaking animateurs, a short hop from the UK at our 3* hotel in Hauts-de-France

French language school trip to Château de Chantereine, Upper Normandy

Explore Normandy on cultural visits led in French by our native speaking animateurs at this Château in the seaside town Criel-sur-Mer

• Language & cultural immersion with our animateurs
• Voyager-premier residential centre

French school exchange trip to Le Moulin aux Draps, Northern France

French school exchange for language and culture with activities and excursions at our centre in Northern France

• Organised school exchange language trip

French language school trip to Dearne Valley, UK

Experience an immersive French residential activity trip right here in the UK

Escorted French school trip to Normandy

Uncover the cultural & historical delights Normandy has to offer on this escorted tour led by our own French-native animateur

• Trusted school accommodation

Escorted French language school trip to Paris

Your group will be in expert hands on this immersive, escorted tour of Paris—led entirely in French by our native speaking animateur. C'est parti !

Bonfire seasonal special at le Moulin aux Draps, France

A great value autumn adventure at our residential centre in France + ski session. Oct–Nov 24

Christmas seasonal special at le Moulin aux Draps

French Christmas market trip with a ski-taster session at our Opal Coast centre. Dec 2024

Winter treats seasonal special at le Moulin aux Draps

A dazzling festival jam-packed with French delights at our residential centre. Jan–Feb 2025

WWI history trip to the Somme Battlefields, Northern France

Bespoke WW1 history tours of the battlefields of the Western Front, staying at our 3* Moulin aux Draps residential centre in Northern France

• History curriculum
• Voyager-owned centre

D-Day & WWII history school trip to Normandy

WWII history tour of Normandy to see important D-day landing sites first hand

Cross-curricular school trip to France's Opal Coast, staying at Le Moulin aux Draps

Explore local French culture, attractions & historic sites from our Moulin aux Draps centre, just 30 mins from Boulogne-sur-Mer

• Language, history & cultural itineraries

Cross-curricular school trip to Paris

Ace your Paris trip with us. With so much on offer, we'll use our expertise to create an itinerary that's perfectly suited to your educational focus

WWI history school trip to Ypres & Belgium Battlefields

Visit the battlefields & memorials on this WW1 history tour to Ypres, Belgium

Cross-curricular school trip to Disneyland® Paris

The magic of Disneyland® Paris with us with great accommodation options

Business Studies student convention at Disneyland® Paris

Attend our exclusive business studies student convention live from Disneyland® Paris & experience Disneyland Park & Walt Disney Studios® Park

• Admission to live convention & both Disney® Parks
• Curriculum-linked student assignments

Travel & Tourism student convention at Disneyland® Paris

Attend our exclusive travel & tourism student convention live from Disneyland® Paris & experience Disneyland Park & Walt Disney Studios® Park.

GCSE Drama student workshops at Disneyland® Paris

NEW! A unique curriculum-led drama convention with practical workshops & time to explore both Disney® Parks.

• Practical workshops & live performance
• Curriculum-linked study materials

German language school trip to DJH Hellenthal

Experience a mix of on-site activities led by native German activity instructors—plus self-guided excursions around stunning North Rhine-Westphalia

• Language immersion with activity instructors
• Voyager-premier residential

German language school trip to Cologne

We'll craft a Cologne trip with a perfect mix of history, language and culture

Cross-curricular school trip to Berlin

We'll help you make your trip to the German capital a hit with students

Cross-curricular school trip to Germany's Black Forest

Discover the beautiful Black Forest with us with great rural and city excursions

Spanish language school trip to Arbolar, Murcia

Speak Spanish & try out watersports on this popular beach-side programme led by our Arbolar team of language and watersports instructors

Spanish language school trip to Mas Pagès, Girona

Enjoy an adventurous stay at the Mas Pagès centre in Girona & enjoy cultural Spanish excursions with your group's own native-speaking monitor

Spanish language school trip to Spark, Andalucía

Immerse your students in Andalucían culture with guided visits, excursions to cities like Seville & Spanish lessons led by a native-speaking monitor

Cross-curricular school trip to Barcelona

With so much to see we'll help you choose the best experiences for your students

Cross-curricular school trip to Madrid

Whether art, history or Spanish we'll make sure your trip is a success

Cross-curricular school trip to València

Take your students to Spain's third city and emerging school trip destination

History & classics school trip to Rome

We'll help you build an itinerary that maximises your time at Rome's attractions

Cross-curricular school trip to Florence & Tuscany

Study Renaissance art, architecture and history from Tuscany's beautiful capital

Geography school trip to Iceland

Show your students geological wonders that will bring your studies to life

WWII history school trip to Auschwitz & Kraków

Uncover the societal and cultural effects of WWII and the Holocaust

History & classics school trip to Greece

Discover the fascinating relics of Ancient Greece on classics trip with us

Cross-curricular school trip to Amsterdam

Explore world-class art and history attractions in this trendy floating city

Science school trip to Amsterdam

Great for science trips, find out what Amsterdam has in store for your students

Cross-curricular school trip to Prague

Discover Prague a city of contrasts, classical music and fascinating history.

Science school trip to CERN

Inspire your class of budding scientists on the ultimate science trip

Science school trips to Belgium's Euro Space Center

Your students will live like an astronaut on this unique & engaging science trip

Cross-curricular school trip to London

We'll suggest the best attractions for your group and build your itinerary

Cross-curricular school trip to York

Marvel at Medieval York with your history, geography or religious studies students

Cross-curricular school trip to Stratford-upon-Avon

Ye Olde England awaits! Uncover England's Tudor history in Shakespeare's birthplace

Cross-curricular school trip to Liverpool & Manchester

Visit two of the UK's most exciting cities to explore the industrial revolution and Britain's Colonial past

Cornwall cross-curricular school trip

Dramatic landscapes, surfing, King Arthur, Poldark, Eden Project & The Tate!

UK Activity Week School Day Trips

The best activity & enrichment week visits & fun day trips ideas

South West England School Day Trips

Uncover these day trip gems in South West England - coach transport included!

Southern England School Day Trips

Our favourite day trips & visits in Southern England - coach transport included!

Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland school trips

Spectacular landscapes and dramatic history offer rich learning opportunities

Moscow & St Petersburg school trip

Discover Russia's history from medieval times to the Soviet-era, WWII and beyond

Cross-curricular school trip to New York

We have so many exciting experiences waiting for your students in the Big Apple

History & politics school trip to Washington, D.C.

Uncover the politics and history at the heart of the buzzing US capital

Guided school tour of India's Golden Triangle

Once in a lifetime authentic cultural and religious experiences for students

Christmas markets & French trip to le Moulin aux Draps

Enjoy a cosy stay at our 3-star hotel with a choice of Christmas markets & escorted by your own French-native animateur

• Language immersion with our animateurs

Christmas market school trip to Paris, France

The City of Light sparkles even brighter during the festive season. See all of the top sights in Paris on this winter trip.

Christmas market school trip to Strasbourg, France

Combine French and German cohorts on a spectacular winter trip to sparkling Strasbourg and lap up the unique French-German cultural mix.

Christmas market school trip to Aachen, Germany

The German Christmas market the shortest distance from the UK offers your students all the culture & Christmas cheer you're after.

Christmas market school trips to Berlin, Germany

Looking to give your history, art or German trip a little extra dazzle? Travel in the festive season for a spectacular Christmas market trip.

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Why choose Voyager School Travel for your school trip?

You are in specialist hands

Our team use their teaching, language & destination experience to organise educational trips that are not only enriching but hassle-free.  Read more →

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As a member of the School Travel Forum & protected through ABTA & ATOL you can be sure of our high standards.  Read more →

Trusted by teachers

Schools trust Voyager School Travel to organise the educational trips for over 32,000 passengers a year.  Read more →

We deliver the educational elements

Signature educational experiences with our own language & activity instructors allow  teachers to enjoy the trip too.  Read more →

Stay at our own residential centres

Groups staying at our own residential centres in France will benefit from high quality learning, safety & service. Read more →

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Savvino-storozhevsky monastery and museum.

Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

Belfry and Neighbouring Churches

Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

Tsaritsa's Chambers

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

Palace of Tsar Alexis

The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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