--- product_id: 81169779 title: "Arabic for Nerds 1: Fill the Gaps - 270 Questions about Arabic Grammar" price: "VT10507" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/81169779-arabic-for-nerds-1-fill-the-gaps-270-questions-about store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Arabic for Nerds 1: Fill the Gaps - 270 Questions about Arabic Grammar **Price:** VT10507 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Arabic for Nerds 1: Fill the Gaps - 270 Questions about Arabic Grammar - **How much does it cost?** VT10507 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/81169779-arabic-for-nerds-1-fill-the-gaps-270-questions-about) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Arabic for Nerds 1: Fill the Gaps - 270 Questions about Arabic Grammar [Drißner, Gerald] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Arabic for Nerds 1: Fill the Gaps - 270 Questions about Arabic Grammar Review: This book explains the logic of Arabic grammar - I bought the Kindle version of "Arabic for Nerds" almost a couple of years ago. I find myself returning to it whenever traditional grammar books fall short and reference books feel obscure. As my grasp of the language grows, so does my fascination with this book. This intrigue even led me to acquire the hardcover editions. So, what is at the heart of this fascination? Despite its casual title, the book deals with pretty sophisticated stuff. It effortlessly goes deep into the complexities of classical grammar, all the while offering riveting explanations in a style that contemporary readers will find appealing, and even entertaining. The book provides plenty of examples drawing both from classical and modern texts to illustrate the usage. Such a unique blend of a contemporary approach in grammar is a rarity. The author keeps you engaged with enticing phrases like: "Arabic has a sophisticated approach for this…" or "There is a mysterious connection between...". He brings your attention to unexpected aspects of the language with stimulating statements such as, "There is a cryptic grammar term for this…" or "There is a delightful grammar trick for this...", "Let us look at the DNA of the expression…". His writing will sustain your curiosity even when the complexity of the subject might nudge you into disinterest and disengagement. Occasionally, he will alert you against pitfalls with labels like, "WATCH OUT:", because in your quest to comprehend, you might inadvertently draw incorrect conclusions. He will summarize the rules for you, or even give you a "RULE OF THUMB" after discussing a lengthy topic. How can you do without a book like this? Diving into studies with Mr. Drissner offers more than mere explanations of a set of grammar rules. He navigates you into the hidden beauty within Arabic grammar. He aids you in forging a deep connection, sparking in you a passion for a subject that might have appeared intimidating previously. He will show you the exceptional logic of Arabic grammar, a phenomenon he aptly dubbed as "the internal harmony of the language". You can trust Mr. Drissner to be your guide for an expedition into the magnificent logic of a subject that might have eluded you. I have searched extensively, both online and for printed books on Arabic grammar. I found nothing as resourceful in a single book. I can now confidently say that these two volume books are the most comprehensive yet captivating book on Arabic grammar in English. Review: Arabic for Nerds... Sweet as candy. - Arabic For Nerds 1 and 2 reveal the sugar cane furnishings of the proverbial Arabic steel house. As someone who inched along the path laid out by the Madinah books for almost two years I felt myself losing the spark of interest in studying that I initially experienced. To put it simply, I was burning out on Arabic. This led me to look for alternatives and then finding the Arabic for Nerds series. These books by Gerald Drissner "fill in the gaps" in a couple of ways. Firstly, as the author himself states, there is not much to be found when looking for intermediate to advanced material on Arabic grammar. Although, it is not difficult to locate any number of Teach yourself Arabic style and Arabic grammar books on a beginner level. AFN is targeted to intermediate and advanced learners who want to get into the nitty gritty of grammar. Personally, these books are helping me foster a deeper connection with the Qur'an. Secondly, I am finding that AFN 1 actually *does* fill in the gaps of my knowledge. As I read, or should I say "savor" a particular entry, I find myself saying "Oh! That's what that means." The beginning level grammar books that I've read tend to gloss over topics, not going in too deeply, and leaving the reader with a skeleton or framework for how Arabic works. Arabic For Nerds puts meat on those bones. Mr. Drissner is careful to use the Arabic terminology for grammar devices, something that as far as I can tell is not often encountered in most grammar books written for a Western audience. The books themselves are densely packed with information. Arabic for Nerds 2 is over 800 pages. I own both books and really don't think I will be needing any additional resources for the foreseeable future. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,603,047 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,214 in Grammar Reference (Books) #2,276 in Linguistics Reference #3,551 in Foreign Language Instruction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (79) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.28 x 8.5 inches | | Edition | Expanded and Revised First ed. | | ISBN-10 | 3981984870 | | ISBN-13 | 978-3981984873 | | Item Weight | 1.44 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 568 pages | | Publication date | October 16, 2015 | | Publisher | pochemuchka (Gerald Drißner) | ## Images ![Arabic for Nerds 1: Fill the Gaps - 270 Questions about Arabic Grammar - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71vD8LZPxfL.jpg) ![Arabic for Nerds 1: Fill the Gaps - 270 Questions about Arabic Grammar - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817dWAsEDBL.jpg) ![Arabic for Nerds 1: Fill the Gaps - 270 Questions about Arabic Grammar - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41U20o0y0TL.jpg) ![Arabic for Nerds 1: Fill the Gaps - 270 Questions about Arabic Grammar - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51myOtu00kL.jpg) ![Arabic for Nerds 1: Fill the Gaps - 270 Questions about Arabic Grammar - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61PeYUsElXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book explains the logic of Arabic grammar *by D***R on May 25, 2023* I bought the Kindle version of "Arabic for Nerds" almost a couple of years ago. I find myself returning to it whenever traditional grammar books fall short and reference books feel obscure. As my grasp of the language grows, so does my fascination with this book. This intrigue even led me to acquire the hardcover editions. So, what is at the heart of this fascination? Despite its casual title, the book deals with pretty sophisticated stuff. It effortlessly goes deep into the complexities of classical grammar, all the while offering riveting explanations in a style that contemporary readers will find appealing, and even entertaining. The book provides plenty of examples drawing both from classical and modern texts to illustrate the usage. Such a unique blend of a contemporary approach in grammar is a rarity. The author keeps you engaged with enticing phrases like: "Arabic has a sophisticated approach for this…" or "There is a mysterious connection between...". He brings your attention to unexpected aspects of the language with stimulating statements such as, "There is a cryptic grammar term for this…" or "There is a delightful grammar trick for this...", "Let us look at the DNA of the expression…". His writing will sustain your curiosity even when the complexity of the subject might nudge you into disinterest and disengagement. Occasionally, he will alert you against pitfalls with labels like, "WATCH OUT:", because in your quest to comprehend, you might inadvertently draw incorrect conclusions. He will summarize the rules for you, or even give you a "RULE OF THUMB" after discussing a lengthy topic. How can you do without a book like this? Diving into studies with Mr. Drissner offers more than mere explanations of a set of grammar rules. He navigates you into the hidden beauty within Arabic grammar. He aids you in forging a deep connection, sparking in you a passion for a subject that might have appeared intimidating previously. He will show you the exceptional logic of Arabic grammar, a phenomenon he aptly dubbed as "the internal harmony of the language". You can trust Mr. Drissner to be your guide for an expedition into the magnificent logic of a subject that might have eluded you. I have searched extensively, both online and for printed books on Arabic grammar. I found nothing as resourceful in a single book. I can now confidently say that these two volume books are the most comprehensive yet captivating book on Arabic grammar in English. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Arabic for Nerds... Sweet as candy. *by A***R on May 25, 2022* Arabic For Nerds 1 and 2 reveal the sugar cane furnishings of the proverbial Arabic steel house. As someone who inched along the path laid out by the Madinah books for almost two years I felt myself losing the spark of interest in studying that I initially experienced. To put it simply, I was burning out on Arabic. This led me to look for alternatives and then finding the Arabic for Nerds series. These books by Gerald Drissner "fill in the gaps" in a couple of ways. Firstly, as the author himself states, there is not much to be found when looking for intermediate to advanced material on Arabic grammar. Although, it is not difficult to locate any number of Teach yourself Arabic style and Arabic grammar books on a beginner level. AFN is targeted to intermediate and advanced learners who want to get into the nitty gritty of grammar. Personally, these books are helping me foster a deeper connection with the Qur'an. Secondly, I am finding that AFN 1 actually *does* fill in the gaps of my knowledge. As I read, or should I say "savor" a particular entry, I find myself saying "Oh! That's what that means." The beginning level grammar books that I've read tend to gloss over topics, not going in too deeply, and leaving the reader with a skeleton or framework for how Arabic works. Arabic For Nerds puts meat on those bones. Mr. Drissner is careful to use the Arabic terminology for grammar devices, something that as far as I can tell is not often encountered in most grammar books written for a Western audience. The books themselves are densely packed with information. Arabic for Nerds 2 is over 800 pages. I own both books and really don't think I will be needing any additional resources for the foreseeable future. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb work, poor printing. The author might want to consider a traditional publisher. *by D***O on November 27, 2025* I purchased volumes 1 and 2. The work is fantastic if you are a language nerd and one can hardly estimate the huge amount of time and work that the author invested. I understand the author considers the volumes as work-in-progress, and also wants to keep it as a completely personal enterprise, but I think the work has reached such a state where it deserves a traditional publisher. My Vol. 1 copy looks like printed in an old ink-jet printer; Vol. 2 is printed in laser which is better, but for both copies the paper is standard white paper, which is not suitable for long books, that's why the volumes are so bulky and heavy, and tend to wrinkle. It might be time for the author to give it to a traditional printing house like Routledge or Pearson. ## Frequently Bought Together - Arabic for Nerds 1: Fill the Gaps - 270 Questions about Arabic Grammar - Arabic for Nerds 2: A Grammar Compendium - 450 Questions about Arabic Grammar - Essential Arabic Vocabulary: A Handbook of Core Terms (Teach Yourself) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/81169779-arabic-for-nerds-1-fill-the-gaps-270-questions-about](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/81169779-arabic-for-nerds-1-fill-the-gaps-270-questions-about) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*