Upbeat is a bright, innovative, easy-to-use four-level course that reflects the lives and experiences of modern teenagers. Taking a multi-strand approach, Upbeat stimulates learning and broadens students' horizons through lessons that engage both intellectually and emotionally. The course includes a unique feature, the Magic Bookmark. Brings language learning to life Up-to-the-minute topics engage students' interest Real-life teen issues relate to students' lives and develop a sense of citizenship 'Solve it' fun problem-solving activities encourage cognitive development 'Across cultures' and 'Curriculum link' skills lessons develop students' knowledge of the world beyond the classroom