The Extraordinary Story of Hussam: Teenager, Writer, and Syrian Refugee

The transcript follows Husam, a 16-year-old Syrian refugee in Jordan, who learned English through YouTube and a tutor. Despite the trauma of his school being bombed in Syria, Husam remains hopeful and dreams of becoming an engineer to help rebuild his country. His family is scattered across Syria, Germany, and Turkey, and he aspires to reunite with them in a peaceful Syria. Husam's story is one of resilience, ambition, and hope for a better future.

How did Husam manage to learn English so quickly?

• By attending a language school in Jordan

• By practicing with his family

• Through online courses and a tutor

• By reading English books

What event led to Husam's family deciding to leave Syria?

• Economic hardship

• A family member's illness

• The bombing of his school

• The closure of his school

Where are Husam's family members currently located?

• All in Germany

• In Syria, Germany, and Turkey

• In Jordan and Lebanon

• In the United States

What is Husam's dream profession?

• A writer

• A translator

• An engineer

• A teacher

What motivates Husam to pursue his dream of becoming an engineer?

• To work with his father

• To help rebuild Syria

• To travel the world

• To earn a high salary