Aspect in the English Language

With the help of the notion of aspect the speaker of English

can point out his specific view on a certain situation.

The simple and the progressive form differ from each

other due to their viewing frames.

The simple form is marked by a maximal viewing frame.

This means that there is no restriction when viewing a scene.

In contrast to that the progressive form is marked by a restricted

view on a scene for example: the progressive form can express

the execution of a plan but not the result.

The simple present expresses amongst others states like

lasting states, habitual states, and general truths, whereas

the progressive expresses temporary states.