Upstream 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 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 modulo;• 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.