Ebook: English grammar for students of Arabic : the study guide for those learning Arabic

English Grammar for students of Arabic introduces you to the English grammar that will be useful for learning Arabic. Each grammatical term and structure is defined and its usage illustrated in both English and Arabic, pointing out similarities and differences and alerting you to common pitfalls. Once you understand the terms and concepts as they apply to your own language, it will be easier for you to understand what is being introduced in your textbook and by your teacher. The Arabic dealt with here is Modern Standard Arabic, the written and spoken language of formal communication. It does not parallel any particular textbook and may serve as a complement to any Arabic course. As textbooks for colloquial Arabic dialects (Egyptian, Moroccan, Levantine, Iraqi, etc.) use essentially the same grammatical terminology, this handbook is equally suitable for colloquial Arabic programs. -- from Introduction (p. 1)