I thought my English would be fine in Australia, but as soon as we arrived, I had to face a new reality. My husband’s friend came to pick us from the airport, and although I was trying my best to understand what he was saying and the jokes he was making, I couldn’t understand his Australian accent.
The next day, we went to buy a SIM card, and I again couldn’t fully understand one of the salesman’s questions. I just went totally blank, and my husband had to respond on my behalf. Next . . .