Upstream

Upstream Advanced C1 is a modular secondary-level course for learners of the English language at CEFR C1 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 learners 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 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 - realistic, stimulating dialogues featuring people in everyday situations - exam and study skills tips - Progress Checks at the end of each module - practice in exam-style exercises for all papers in the CAE exam - grammar sections covering all major grammatical areas and more advanced grammar points, plus a Grammar Reference Section - Further Practice Section on open cloze and multiple choice sentences, key word transformation and word formation