Phil Wiser Leaves Paramount

May 15, 2026, 16:15
USTechnology

Introduction

Phil Wiser is the technology leader at Paramount. He is leaving the company on May 29.

Main Body

Mr. Wiser worked at the company for seven years. He helped the company grow and improve its technology. Now, the company wants to be better than Netflix. CEO David Ellison wants to use more data and new technology. Paramount will not hire one new leader. Instead, four other managers will do Mr. Wiser's old work. These managers work for Dane Glasgow.

Conclusion

Mr. Wiser leaves in May. He wants to work with AI technology.

Learning

⏳ The 'Time Jump'

Look at how the story moves from the Past to the Now.

1. The Past (Finished)

  • "Mr. Wiser worked..."
  • "He helped..."
  • Rule: Add -ed to the action to show it is over.

2. The Now (Current)

  • "The company wants..."
  • "CEO David Ellison wants..."
  • Rule: Use the simple form for things happening now or general truths.

Quick Word Switch:

  • Grow →\rightarrow Grew (Past)
  • Improve →\rightarrow Improved (Past)
  • Want →\rightarrow Wanted (Past)

Why this matters for A2: To tell a simple story, you must be able to switch between what happened and what is happening.

Vocabulary Learning

technology (n.)
the tools and methods used to create or do things
Example:The company uses new technology to improve its services.
company (n.)
a group of people who work together to make or sell things
Example:Phil Wiser works for a big company called Paramount.
grow (v.)
to become larger or more in number
Example:The company wants to grow its customer base.
improve (v.)
to make something better
Example:They plan to improve their software.
data (n.)
facts, numbers, or information that can be studied
Example:The CEO uses data to make decisions.
manager (n.)
a person who directs or supervises others
Example:Four managers will replace Mr. Wiser.
leader (n.)
a person who guides or directs a group
Example:Phil Wiser is a technology leader at Paramount.
work (v.)
to do tasks or jobs
Example:He wants to work with AI technology.