by L. G. Alexander remains one of the most influential foundational textbooks in the history of English Language Teaching (ELT). First published in 1967 as the cornerstone of the New Concept English series, it was designed specifically to take absolute beginners to a level of functional fluency.
Designed for absolute beginners (adults or secondary students).
Despite being over 50 years old, the book is praised for its and practicality . Many learners find that it prevents the "overwhelming" feeling common in modern textbooks by providing a clear, step-by-step curriculum.