Moving to a New Country

When I was 14, my family moved from Brazil to Australia because of my father’s work. At first, it was very difficult. Everything felt different: the language, the food, even the way people greeted each other. At school, I found it hard to follow the lessons because my English wasn’t very strong.

However, the teachers were very supportive. They gave me extra help, and some classmates were patient enough to explain things in Portuguese when I didn’t understand. After a few months, I began to make friends, and I joined the football team. Playing sport helped me feel part of the community.

Now, after two years, I can say I feel at home in Australia. I still miss Brazil, but I’m grateful for the opportunities I have here, especially the chance to improve my English.