Upstream Intermediate B2 is a modular secondary-level course for learners of the English language at post-intermediate level appropriate for the revised ESOL Cambridge Examinations or any other examinations at the same level of difficulty. 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 including collocations, idioms, phrasal verbs and word formation a variety of authentic stimulating reading and listening tasks realistic, stimulating dialogues featuring people in everyday situations grammar sections covering all major grammatical areas plus a Grammar Reference Section composition analysis and practice on all types of writing with full models a wide range of speaking activities intonation & pronunciation sections Culture Clips Literature pages