Episode Details

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 about how people learn to operate inside systems they don't yet understand.