BSGS College London, England UK
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Location: BSGS College London is located in the vibrant and multicultural Whitechapel of East London. The school is minutes away from the lively Whitechapel Market, several cafes and traditional pubs, with the Whitechapel Gallery also within a 10-minute walk from the school's front door. The area has become a focal point for Asian cuisine, Street art, Street food and thrift shops. The Whitechapel Underground Station is also close by, providing a great means for travel to and from the school as well as to the rest of the city.
Methodology: The teaching at BSGS College is different from many schools as they work with the Callan Method. The Callan Method is based on speaking and listening, whilst learning new grammar and vocabulary. It aims to have non-native speakers, speaking English as quickly and efficiently as possible. The method uses repetition as a means of memorising the context of new grammar and vocabulary, allowing students to acquire language skills quickly whilst ensuring all is being understood throughout the process.
Course selection: The school offers Full-time and Part-time courses in the morning, afternoon and evening, with the possibility of a flexible schedule, should students need to arrange their courses in conjunction with work rotas or other personal commitments. BSGS also supply courses for Cambridge Exam Preparation (FCE, CAE), as well as an IELTS
Exam Preparation course.
English Courses
General Language
English with the Callan Method 20
This course tends to sell out quickly!20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£103£98 / week More
English with the Callan Method 20
This course tends to sell out quickly!
20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£103£98 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 0 | 0 | 450 428 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,240 1,178 | 2,370 2,252 | 3,300 3,135 |
| Price in US$ | 576 | 1,587 | 3,032 | 4,222 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course is available in different Stages of the Callan Method (Stages 1 to 12) subject to availability at time slots 09:00 to 11:00, 11:00 to 13:00, 14:00 to 16:00, 16:30 to 18:30 and 18:30 to 20:30.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 16:00 - 20:30 - Possible course durations
- 3, 12, 24, 48 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Student reviews about "English with the Callan Method 20" at BSGS College
Isabel
"Repeat and learn."
Tobias
"Clever and good "
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English with the Callan Method 10This course tends to sell out quickly!10 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£63£60 / week More
English with the Callan Method 10
This course tends to sell out quickly!
10 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£63£60 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 250 238 | 0 | 0 | 500 475 | 0 | 750 713 | 1,502 1,427 | 3,000 2,850 |
| Price in US$ | 320 | 640 | 960 | 1,922 | 3,838 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course is available in time slots 09:00 to 11:00, 11:00 to 13:00, 16:00 to 18:00 and 18:30 to 20:30.
This course is available in different Stages of the Callan Method (Stages 1 to 12) subject to availability at time slots 09:00 to 11:00, 11:00 to 13:00, 14:00 to 16:00, 16:30 to 18:30 and 18:30 to 20:30.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 16:00 - 20:30 - Possible course durations
- 4, 8, 12, 24, 48 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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English with the Callan Method 1616 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£100£95 / week More
English with the Callan Method 16
16 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£100£95 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 48 | 52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 400 380 | 0 | 800 760 | 0 | 1,200 1,140 | 2,400 2,280 | 4,800 4,560 | 5,200 4,940 |
| Price in US$ | 512 | 1,024 | 1,535 | 3,070 | 6,140 | 6,652 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course includes 16 lessons per week.
This course is available in different Stages of the Callan Method (Stages 1 to 12) subject to availability at time slots 09:00 to 11:00, 11:00 to 13:00, 14:00 to 16:00, 16:30 to 18:30 and 18:30 to 20:30.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 16:00 - 20:30 - Possible course durations
- 4, 8, 12, 24, 48, 52 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Direct Method using DLP Pro10 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£88£84 / week More
Direct Method using DLP Pro
10 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£88£84 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 350 333 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 700 665 | 0 | 0 | 1,050 998 |
| Price in US$ | 448 | 896 | 1,344 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 11:00 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 4, 8, 12 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
IELTS Exam Preparation Course 6
6 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£45£43 / week More
IELTS Exam Preparation Course 6
6 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 257 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 690 656 | 1,240 1,178 |
| Price in US$ | 346 | 883 | 1,587 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course includes 6 exam preparation lessons per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 1-2 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 11:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 18:30 - 20:30 - Possible course durations
- 6, 12, 24 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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IELTS Preparation Course 1010 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£63£60 / week More
IELTS Preparation Course 10
10 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£63£60 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 250 238 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 750 713 | 1,500 1,425 |
| Price in US$ | 320 | 960 | 1,919 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course includes 10 exam preparation lessons per week.
This course includes 10 hours of exam preparation lessons per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 16:00 - 20:30 - Possible course durations
- 4, 12, 24 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 55 min
- Average IELTS exam score of former students of this course
- 6.5
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for BSGS College include
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Student opinions about BSGS College, London
4.4
Overall school rating of
BSGS College, London
BSGS College, London
16 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (3 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (8 ratings)
Students 50+ years (5 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Isabel
61 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Open timetable, good and interesting teachers, all levels with books that can borrow.”
“Nothing.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Repeat and learn.
Course: English with the Callan Method 20 - 1 week
Review date: 5. Feb. 2024 by Isabel Jorge
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Xavier
65 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very satisfied, school that I recommend”
Details of the review
Course: English with the Callan Method 10 - 2 weeks
Review date: 14. Nov. 2023 by Xavier Rodriguez
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Tobias
48 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Perfect well known teacher”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Clever and good Other comments: Very good teaching team
Course: English with the Callan Method 20 - 1 week
Review date: 8. Aug. 2023 by Tobias Baron
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Concepción
71 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“I liked it a lot, my teacher Sam was great. You learn a lot and he makes the class very fun.”
Details of the review
Course: English with the Callan Method 20 - 1 week
Review date: 31. May. 2022 by Concepción Del Cerro
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Lucie
43 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers are just great. Always helpful and full of energy. I loved the way they were teaching us.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The Callan method course was really inspiring, loved the way of teaching. Peter, the teacher, was amazing, really enjoyed the lessons.
C1 lessons were with Sam. As well as Peter, he was a fun to be with. Did enjoy both courses very much. Thank you for that.
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Mariko
42 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Most of the teachers and receptionists at the school can understand more than 2 languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French. They have a lot of knowledge about languages. It may be unfair for students from Asian countries though.”
Insider tip: “The school has unisex toilets and no Wi-Fi for students.”
Details of the review
Course: IELTS Preparation Course 10 - 12 weeks
Review date: 30. Oct. 2018 by Mariko Takagi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Lilian Freire
27 yearsOverall rating
3.0
Details of the review
Course: English with the Callan Method 10 - 4 weeks
Review date: 11. Dec. 2023 by Lilian Freire De Assis
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Gustavo Rodolfo
Overall rating
3.0
Details of the review
Course: English with the Callan Method 16 - 4 weeks
Review date: 11. Dec. 2023 by Gustavo Rodolfo Gadea Junior
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Claudia
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: English with the Callan Method 16 - 12 weeks
Review date: 31. Aug. 2023 by Claudia Villordo
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Noah
Overall rating
0.0
Details of the review
Course: English with the Callan Method 20 - 1 week
Review date: 9. Aug. 2023 by Noah Baron
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Edi
Overall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: English with the Callan Method 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 15. Jun. 2023 by Edi Padilha Teles
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Magdalena
57 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: English with the Callan Method 20 - 1 week
Review date: 5. Sep. 2022 by Magdalena López Caldelo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Julia
26 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: English with the Callan Method 10 - 1 week
Review date: 21. Jan. 2020 by Julia Zarezaeva
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Moritz
26 yearsOverall rating
3.0
Details of the review
Course: English with the Callan Method 20 - 12 weeks
Review date: 2. Dec. 2019 by Moritz Klammsteiner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Cloves
43 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: English with the Callan Method 20 - 15 weeks
Review date: 6. Aug. 2019 by Cloves Pinheiro Da Silva
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Maxwell
35 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: English with the Callan Method 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Jun. 2019 by Maxwell Barros Sampaio
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Radosław
45 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: English with the Callan Method 16 - 1 week
Review date: 5. Feb. 2019 by Radosław Bulkowski
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of BSGS College compared to ratings of all schools in England UK
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BSGS College (BSGS)
- Accreditations and Quality seals
ASIC. Callan Method, DLP Pro- English teacher qualifications
- 65% hold a university degree85% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at BSGS College and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 2006
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Kitchen for student use
Drink vending machine
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Student support desk
Library
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Lockers
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Babysitter (paid)
Career guidance service (free)
Career guidance service (paid)
Guidance for further higher education (free)
Guidance for further higher education (paid)
Internship placement guidance service (paid)
Job placement guidance service (free)
Job placement guidance service (paid)
Free parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
Facilities to wash feet before praying
Available area to pray at the school
- BSGS College is a 2-minute walk from the East London Mosque and the London Muslim Centre (one of the largest mosques in the UK with capacity for 5,000 people).
Classroom equipment
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 4
- Number of public PC workstations: 4
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Additional comment about facilities of school
Ground floor premise with easy disability access
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 30% |
| Spain | 5% |
| China | 4% |
| Italy | 4% |
| Korea | 3% |
| Turkey | 3% |
| Switzerland | 1% |
| France | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 49% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 0% |
| 18-24 years | 10% |
| 25-34 years | 40% |
| 35-50 years | 45% |
| >50 years | 5% |
- Average number of students
- In summer: 97Throughout the year: 78
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 12Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Information for all courses offered by BSGS College
- Lesson duration
- 55 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- £350
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately £12 per course level.
- Comments about courses
End-of-course certificates: GBP 15.
Mobile phone app subscription: GBP 10.- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 35 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 18 Apr 2026, 21 Apr 2026, 05 May 2026, 26 May 2026, 25 Aug 2026, 22 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
- London Heathrow Airport:
- £90 one way
£160 return (both ways) - Luton Airport:
- £150 one way
£280 return (both ways) - London Gatwick Airport:
- £120 one way
£220 return (both ways) - London City Airport:
- £90 one way
£150 return (both ways) - London Stansted Airport:
- £120 one way
£240 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- We have regular meets with teachers and students so that they can enjoy a drink and practise conversational skills.
Adults - Paid activities
- Regular tours and trips usually in the Summer. We also work with local tour operators to have a selection of events you can pre book.
Questions and answers about BSGS College
Can we pay the remaining amount to BSGS College in advance, by credit card?
“I'm sorry, but we currently do not have an online payment link for credit card transactions. However, you can settle your balance through bank transfer.”
Adam O’Connell, Office Management Team from BSGS College - Oct 11, 2023
Could you please tell me what are the timetables for the IELTS exam preparation?
“BSGS in London offers a flexible schedule to its students. Students can change the hours at any time, according to their availability. Each class consists of 2 lessons of 50 minutes each with a 10-minute break in the middle, giving a total of 100 minutes of lesson time. For example, from 11:00 - 13:00, Lesson 1 begins at 11:05 a.m and finishes at 11:55. The break begins at 11.55 and finishes at 12:05. Lesson 2 starts at 12:05 and ends at 12:55.”
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 02, 2023
I want to book just the course, how can I find out where the school is so I can look for accommodation nearby?
“If you access the BSGS College profile on our website, you will see -just below the school name- both the address and a location map.”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 01, 2022
FAQ about BSGS College, London
I see that BSGS College offers English courses using the Callan method. What is the Callan method?
“Yes, it's true! The school offers courses using the Callan method. This is a fast-paced, dynamic approach to language learning. It consists of guided conversations with native speakers. During the course, students are encouraged to speak in class from the outset. Students actively practise English throughout the lesson, speaking all the time.”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 05, 2024
When can I start an Intensive Programme? Do you have fixed starting dates?
“If your current English level is A2 (or higher) you can start your English programme any Monday.”
Ana Carolina, Area Manager from LanguageCourse.net - May 16, 2022
What is the number of students per class at BSGS College?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at BSGS College varies from 8 (Direct Method using DLP Pro) to 14 students (English with the Callan Method 20)”
Which countries are students of BSGS College from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at BSGS College comes from Brazil with a 30% representation, followed by students from Spain (5%) and China (4%).”
Terms of BSGS College
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- BSGS College Limited | Tax registration ID: 10723181
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 16. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
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