Upstream Proficiency is a modular secondary-level course for learners of the English language at Proficiency level. The series combines active English learning with a variety of lively topic 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 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 skill; 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.