The aim of this Albanian Grammar is to present a complete picture of the language in its three
most important variants: Geg Tosk and Arbëresh. Viewed methodologically the contrasts among
the three are presented here not only in the lexicon but in all elements of the grammar in
order that an insight into the basic structure of the language (here also termed Common
Albanian) may be obtained. The formation of the standardized literary language has of course
also been based upon this procedure.The material form and divisions of this Albanian Grammar
are naturally geared to the practical requirements of University students and specialists
interested in the language. At the same time this book is also intended for young people of
Albanian ancestry in the United States Australia and elsewhere who have perhaps learned Geg or
Tosk at home and who wish to master the contemporary literary language this applies as well
to the Italo-Albanians (Arbëresh) of Southern Italy who for the first time in any Albanian
grammar will be able to compare the particular characteristics of their dialect with those of
Common Albanian.
