Join one of our one-day (6 hours), two-day (12 hours) or three-day (18 hours) workshops. This is hands-on training that is both enjoyable and memorable. The participants leave every workshop with a clear outcome, either something they have produced using their new skills or an action plan that they can apply in their work. Our workshops are highly interactive and involve pair-work and group discussions with a small number of participants. So book early to avoid disappointment!
Our trainers are highly qualified with many years’ experience teaching English as well as having professional backgrounds. Our world-wide network gives us access to the latest training materials and guarantees the English teaching excellence you expect from the British Council.
Public Workshops
Every quarter we schedule a selection of Public Workshops from our portfolio in a five-star hotel in Colombo. You may register on these workshops as an individual or ask your company to sponsor you.
Company Workshops
We can run Company Workshops for your employees on your premises or in a hotel at a mutually convenient time. You can choose from our extensive range of workshops or request a specific workshop.
Morning and afternoon refreshments and a buffet lunch are provided at all workshops.
This one-day workshop (6 hours training) will help you develop speaking and listening skills within the workplace. Through a range of practical tasks
participants will practise and demonstrate their improved ability to understand and be understood. This workshop is ideal for employees whatever their position in the organisation. Find out more 
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Thursday 18 November |
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from 0900 to 1600 |
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Trans Asia - Dukes Court 1 |
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Rs.8,400/- (per participant) |
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Maximum number of
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20 |
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open now |
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This practical one day workshop (6 hours training) will build on the standard Effective Communication Skills course. Participants will examine what constitutes aggressive, passive and assertive behaviour in the workplace and decide when each is appropriate, if at all. Using innovative participatory learning techniques, they will design role plays themselves that will help them relate the course content to their own workplace environment. Find out more
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Friday 5 December |
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from 0900 to 1600 |
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Trans Asia - Dukes Court 1 |
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Rs.8,400/- (per participant) |
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Maximum number of
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20 |
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This practical one-day workshop (6 hours training) will help you to communicate more clearly and concisely in written English. The workshop covers the layout, convention and style of business letters, faxes and emails. The workshop is ideal for participants who need to write emails, formal letters or faxes whether in the commercial sector or NGOs. Find out more
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Wednesday 5 November (full) |
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from 0900 to 1600 |
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Venue |
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Trans Asia - Dukes Court 2 |
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Rs.8,400/- (per participant) |
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Maximum number of
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20 |
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This practical one day workshop (6 hours training) will give hands-on practise of a number of writing functions e.g. responding to complaints, handling an enquiry etc. As this is a practical workshop it is ideal for participants who have completed the first effective writing skills course. Find out more 
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Wednesday 10 December |
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Time |
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from 0900 to 1600 |
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Venue |
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Trans Asia - Dukes Court 1 |
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Fee |
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Rs.8,400/- (per participant) |
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Maximum number of
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20 |
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This practical three-day workshop (18 hours training) will boost your awareness of English grammar by learning from the experts. Studies have shown that writing is regarded as a fundamental skill in business writing. We need to be effective and efficient writers which means building knowledge, awareness and confidence. Find out more
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from 26 to 28 November |
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from 0900 to 1600 |
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Venue |
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Trans Asia - Dukes Court 1 |
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Fee |
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Rs.24,000/- (per participant) |
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Maximum number of
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20 |
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open now |
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This one-day workshop (6 hours training) deals with the practical skills and language which will help you negotiate successfully in business situations both inside and outside the company. Through role-play, feedback on performance and action planning you will learn how to organise negotiations, control or influence outcomes and put your views across in a non-confrontational way. Find out more
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Tuesday 11 November (full) |
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from 0900 to 1600 |
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Venue |
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Trans Asia - Queens Court |
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Fee |
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Rs.8,400/- (per participant) |
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Maximum number of
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20 |
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Registrations |
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closed |
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Tuesday 11 November |
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Time |
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from 0900 to 1600 |
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Venue |
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Trans Asia - Arcadia Room |
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Fee |
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Rs.8,400/- (per participant) |
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Maximum number of
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20 |
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open now |
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This practical three-day workshop (18 hours training) provides you with a full understanding of how to prepare structure and deliver presentations. It demonstrates techniques for creating interest and impact that reflect your style and personality. It also shows how to reduce stress, deal with voice and breathing as well as how to handle your audience effectively. Find out more
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from 19 to 21 November (full) |
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Time |
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from 0900 to 1600 |
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Venue |
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Trans Asia - Dukes Court 1 |
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Fee |
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Rs.24,000/- (per participant) |
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Maximum number of
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12 |
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Registrations |
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closed |
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Date(s) |
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from 19 to 21 November |
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Time |
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from 0900 to 1600 |
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Venue |
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Trans Asia - Arcadia Room |
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Fee |
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Rs.24,000/- (per participant) |
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Maximum number of
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12 |
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open now |
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This two-day workshop (12 hours training) deals with and concentrates on the practical elements of giving a presentation. You will be given tasks and preparation time and be expected to present your given topic. Therefore this course is ideal for those participants who have completed the first presentation skills course. Find out more
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17 and 18 December (full) |
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from 0900 to 1600 |
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Venue |
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Trans Asia - Arcadia Room |
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Fee |
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Rs.15,600 (per participant) |
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Maximum number of
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12 |
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Registrations |
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closed |
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Date(s) |
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17 and 18 December |
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Time |
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from 0900 to 1600 |
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Venue |
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Trans Asia - Dukes Court 1 |
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Fee |
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Rs.15,600 (per participant) |
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Maximum number of
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12 |
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Registrations |
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open now |
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This practical one-day workshop (6 hours training) deals with the fundamental skills needed for planning, structuring, writing and checking reports. It focuses on organising reports, improving coherence and clarity, identifying appropriate standard sections, formatting and layout.. Find out more
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Tuesday 4 November (full) |
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from 0900 to 1600 |
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Venue |
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Trans Asia - Dukes Court 2 |
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Fee |
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Rs.8,400/- (per participant) |
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Maximum number of
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20 |
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Tuesday 4 November |
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Time |
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from 0900 to 1600 |
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Venue |
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Trans Asia - Dukes Court 1 |
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Fee |
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Rs.8,400/- (per participant) |
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Maximum number of
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20 |
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open now |
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This one-day workshop (6 hours training) will help you with the advanced language and format of reports. In the second part of the course you will be asked to produce your own report for which you will receive feedback. This workshop is ideal for participants who have completed the first report writing workshop. Find out more
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Tuesday 16 December |
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Time |
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from 0900 to 1600 |
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Venue |
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Trans Asia - Dukes Court 1 |
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Fee |
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Rs.8,400 |
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Maximum number of
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20 |
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open now |
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This one-day workshop (6 hours training) focuses on a range of telephone skills e.g. dealing with enquiries, complaints, difficult phone calls, asking the right questions etc. This workshop is ideal for any employee who uses the telephone in their workplace. Find out more
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Tuesday 2 December |
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Time |
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from 0900 to 1600 |
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Venue |
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Trans Asia - Duke Court 1 |
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Fee |
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Rs.8,400/- (per participant) |
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Maximum number of
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20 |
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Registrations |
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open now |
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This practical one-day workshop (6 hours training) will help you make the most of your time. You will be shown how to plan your day, week and month according to the needs of your position. This workshop not only covers planning but also delegation, how to say ‘no’, dealing with interruptions and desk management. Find out more
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Tuesday 25 November (full) |
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Time |
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from 0900 to 1600 |
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Venue |
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Hotel Trans Asia - Dukes Court 1 |
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Fee |
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Rs 8,400 (per participant) |
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Maximum number of
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20 |
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Date(s) |
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Tuesday 25 November (full) |
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Time |
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from 0900 to 1600 |
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Venue |
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Hotel Galadari - VIP Lounge |
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Fee |
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Rs 8,400 (per participant) |
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Maximum number of
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20 |
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If you register and pay for five participants one week before a workshop (except Presentation Skills and Grammar for Business) you will receive a sixth place free.
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Colombo
British Council
49 Alfred House Gardens
Colombo 00300
T (011) 4521564, 4521521
F (011) 2587079
professionaltraining.cmb@britishcouncil.org |
Opening hours
Monday to Sunday
from 0800 to 1900 |
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Kandy
British Council
88/3 Kotugodella Veediya
Kandy
T (081) 2234634, 4471188
F (081) 2234284
enquiries.kdy@britishcouncil.org |
Opening hours Registrations
Tuesday-Saturday
from 0900 to 1600 Enquiries
Tuesday-Saturday
from 0900 to 1700 |
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