In this third episode of Unlayered, Pan sits down with Jen, an English language teacher from the UK who is navigating life and work in Australia.

This is a refreshingly honest and practical chat about the often-overlooked challenges of moving to a new country, even when you speak the language. Jen shares hilarious and insightful stories about decoding Aussie culture, from workplace communication to the baffling world of slang.

They explore how vulnerability, humour, and understanding the subtle rules of conversation are essential tools for not just finding a job, but finding your sense of belonging.

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱:

• The surprising communication differences between British and Australian workplaces. • How to use small talk to calm your nerves (especially on unexpected calls with recruiters).

• 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗲 𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴: From 'doonas' and 'hospo' to being "flat out like a lizard drinking."

• Power dynamics in conversation and the art of "saving face" when you don't know the answer. • Why being your authentic self (and even mentioning you bake cake) is a superpower in interviews.

• Turning the feeling of being "in-between cultures" into your greatest strength.

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𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀

Watch on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@pan.perera⁠⁠

𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 Jen Entwistle | ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-entwistle-297335116/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/learn_english_with_jen/

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