national geographic Close-Up C1 WB 2nd Edition NE — workbook for Close-Up C1 course

The national geographic Close-Up C1 WB 2nd Edition NE — workbook for Close-Up C1 course is a practice book designed to accompany the Close-Up C1 student book. It offers a structured set of exercises and tasks aimed at consolidating C1-level English skills, with activities that focus on grammar, vocabulary expansion, reading comprehension and writing practice. The workbook is suitable for both classroom use and independent study, providing additional controlled and freer practice to support progression through the Close-Up C1 syllabus.

Advantages

The workbook provides targeted exercises that mirror the language and topics of the Close-Up C1 student book, enabling systematic reinforcement of course material. Exercises cover a balanced mix of controlled practice and open-ended tasks to develop accuracy and fluency. Clear layout and graduated tasks make it easy for learners to track progress, while a variety of task types supports different learning preferences. The material is developed to align with C1 proficiency objectives and to support exam preparation and academic or professional language use.

Suitable for

• Upper-intermediate to advanced learners preparing for C1-level exams or courses
• Language classrooms using the Close-Up C1 student book
• Self-study students reinforcing grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing
• Teachers seeking supplementary classroom exercises and homework tasks

Key specifications

• Level: C1 (advanced)
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Format: Workbook with practice exercises and language tasks
• Focus areas: grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing skills
• Usage: suitable for classroom use and self-study

How to use

Use the workbook alongside the Close-Up C1 student book to reinforce topics studied in class, or work through units independently to develop specific skills. Begin with controlled exercises that focus on accuracy, then move to freer activities that require extended responses and written production. Follow the sequence of units to maintain topic continuity, or select individual sections for targeted practice. Teachers can assign exercises as in-class activities, pair or group work, or homework to consolidate learning between lessons.

Usage recommendations

For best results, combine regular workbook practice with the student book’s core lessons and speaking activities. Review completed exercises with feedback from a teacher or language partner, and revisit problematic items to track improvement. Use timed writing tasks to build exam-style stamina and integrate vocabulary review sessions to retain lexical items introduced in the workbook.