"First Things First" by L.G. Alexander is a foundational 1967 English Language Teaching (ELT) text focusing on a structured, aural-oral approach for beginners. It is the first volume in the four-part "New Concept English" series, utilizing 144 lessons to build proficiency through situational context
The "New Concept" refers to Alexander’s innovative methodology. Instead of teaching grammar and vocabulary in isolation, each lesson centers on a brief, engaging story or dialogue that serves as the basis for multiple activities: first things first lg alexander pdf