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How to Navigate a New Environment — Language, Culture, Hidden Rules - Australia (Adriana Cefala)
My guest is Adriana Cefala, a bilingual English teacher who moved from Australia to Italy and now helps others prepare for life in Australia. This conversation is less about language itself—and more about a deeper problem: What does it take to navigate a new environment where the rules aren't written down?
We explore:
How language reflects underlying cultural systems
Why "speaking like a local" is really about understanding context
The role of unwritten rules in shaping behavior and expectations
How people adapt when they enter unfamiliar environments
This isn't just about Australia. It's…
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