While reading and listening are strong, writing is an afterthought. Students are asked to complete sentences or write short paragraphs (e.g., “Describe your house”), but there is no explicit instruction on paragraph structure, topic sentences, or punctuation beyond capitals and periods. A teacher will need to supplement heavily for any course requiring written output.
The progression of grammar in the Starter level is meticulously planned. It follows a linear path that builds logically: American Headway Starter 2nd Edition Students Book