Upstream Proficiency C2. Students Book (2nd Edit.)

Upstream C2 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 authentic 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 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 extensively as well as intensively - 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 systematic practice of... Upstream C2 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 authentic 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 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 extensively as well as intensively - 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 systematic practice of summary writing skills - exam and study skills tips - Self-Assessment sections at the end of each module - practice in exam-style exercises for all five 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