Upstream series is specially designed for students from absolute beginner to intermediate level. Each book consists of five modules and provides systematic preparation in all four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - required at these levels. The Student s Book and the Workbook are designed to be covered in approximately 60 to 80 hours of classroom work. The Workbooks for Upstream Beginner to Pre-intermediate contain Vocabulary, Grammar, Communication, Reading, Listening and Writing sections with a variety of motivating tasks and useful exercises, as well as the tapescripts of the listening exercises. The Teacher s Books for the Student s Books contain step-by-step teaching notes, extra ideas for optional activities and a full key to the exercises in the Student s Books. The Test Booklets contain appropriate photocopiable assessment tests as well as a mid-year and exit test allowing teachers to assess students progress throughout the course.
EVANS VIRGINIA
Virginia Evans es una reconocida autora y educadora especializada en la enseñanza del inglés. Graduada en Clásicas y con un Máster en Educación por la Universidad de Gales, dedicó su carrera a crear materiales didácticos que facilitaran el aprendizaje del idioma. Colaboró estrechamente con Jenny Dooley, con quien publicó manuales y libros de referencia como Grammarway y Successful Writing, utilizados en todo el mundo. Su estilo combina claridad pedagógica y creatividad, logrando que estudiantes de distintos niveles encuentren confianza en el inglés. Evans ha dejado una huella duradera en la educación lingüística internacional.
