924. Walaa Mouma Returns (Part 1) 📚 PhD Studies in Wales & Teaching English for Refugees

This podcast episode features a two-part interview with Walaa, a Syrian refugee who previously appeared on the show four years prior. Part one focuses on Walaa's academic journey in the UK, detailing her Master's degree in TESOL, her decision to gain further work experience before pursuing a PhD, and her current PhD research focusing on the challenges faced by LESLA learners (those with little to no literacy in their first language) seeking asylum in Wales. Walaa describes her experiences volunteering and working at Cardiff and Vale College, highlighting the unique challenges of teaching English to refugees and the interconnectedness of linguistic and social factors. Part two, to be released later, will cover Walaa's experiences living in Syria during the civil war.