Upstream Proficiency C2. Student's book

Upstream Proficiency is a modular secondary-level course for learners of the English language at CEF C2 level. The series combines active English learning with a variety of lively topics presented in themed units.

Key Features:

• theme-based units from a wide variety of sources in five modules
• a variety of cross-cultural topics
• systematic development of all four language skills through realistic challenging tasks which encourage the learner´s personal engagement
• lexical exercises practising and activating all essential vocabulary areas including collocations, idioms, phrasal verbs, fixed phrases and word formation
• a varied range of reading texts from authentic contemporary sources, with exercises which encourage learners to read critically as well as carefully
• stimulating reading and listening tasks
• a wide range of speaking activities
• writing analysis and practice on all types of writing, with full models as well as syestematic practice of summary writing skills
• exam and study skills tips
• Self-Assessement sections at the end of each module
• practice in exam-style exercises for all four papers in the Proficiency exam
• grammar sections covering all major grammatical areas and more advanced grammar points, plus a Grammar Reference section
• a complete practice test