Carioca Connection: Brazilian Portuguese Conversation.

O episódio de hoje traz o vocabulário do momento: sobre a pandemia que o mundo está passando. É uma boa forma de você ficar por dentro das palavras em português e poder conversar com quem for! Aperta o play!Get the transcripts of every episode with all of the best vocabulary, expressions, and real Brazilian Portuguese that you will never learn in a classroom! https://cariocaconnection.com**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9Listen on Android: https://goo.gl/fPBE6x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Segundo episódio sobre a pandemia que o mundo está passando. Foster continua tirando suas dúvidas sobre o vocabulário que todos que estão estudando português devem saber. Aperta o play!Get the transcripts of every episode with all of the best vocabulary, expressions, and real Brazilian Portuguese that you will never learn in a classroom! https://cariocaconnection.com**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9Listen on Android: https://goo.gl/fPBE6x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Terceiro episódio sobre a pandemia que o mundo está passando. A conversa sobre o COVID-19 encerra e tentamos ao máximo colocar o vocabulário mais importante em português. Aperta o play e vem dominar essa língua de uma vez por todas!Get the transcripts of every episode with all of the best vocabulary, expressions, and real Brazilian Portuguese that you will never learn in a classroom! https://cariocaconnection.com**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9Listen on Android: https://goo.gl/fPBE6x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ter um cachorro resulta em várias situações diferentes além de conversas que você terá com outros donos de cães. Coisas básicas como: a diferença entre filhote, cachorro, cão, cadela, coleira... Etc? Apresentamos o Buddy e damos início à essa conversa!Get the transcripts of every episode with all of the best vocabulary, expressions, and real Brazilian Portuguese that you will never learn in a classroom! https://cariocaconnection.com**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9Listen on Android: https://goo.gl/fPBE6x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vocabulário pra cachorro é o episódio de hoje! Tudo o que você precisa aprender para falar sobre o seu pet, os cachorros que fazem parte da sua vida (ou não!) está aqui. Foster está super feliz pois dessa forma poderá passear com o Buddy em paz!Get the transcripts of every episode with all of the best vocabulary, expressions, and real Brazilian Portuguese that you will never learn in a classroom! https://cariocaconnection.com**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9Listen on Android: https://goo.gl/fPBE6x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

No episódio de hoje você vai aprender um pouco mais sobre animais espiões. É um mundo que pouca gente fala sobre (e sabe da existência!). Hoje contamos um pouco sobre isso! Aperta o play!Get the transcripts of every episode with all of the best vocabulary, expressions, and real Brazilian Portuguese that you will never learn in a classroom! https://cariocaconnection.com**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9Listen on Android: https://goo.gl/fPBE6x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Muito mais do que aprender sobre como lidar com um cachorro, Foster no episódio de hoje tira dúvidas sobre os comandos e truques que estamos ensinando o Buddy. Vocabulário em português para você aprender cada vez mais! Aperta o play!Get the transcripts of every episode with all of the best vocabulary, expressions, and real Brazilian Portuguese that you will never learn in a classroom! https://cariocaconnection.com**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9Listen on Android: https://goo.gl/fPBE6x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Como recuperar uma língua e continuar motivado a estudar? Hoje conversamos sobre a experiência do Foster de como manter o português ativo mesmo depois de ter estudado tanto. Aperta o play!Get the transcripts of every episode with all of the best vocabulary, expressions, and real Brazilian Portuguese that you will never learn in a classroom! https://cariocaconnection.com**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9Listen on Android: https://goo.gl/fPBE6x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Levou quase 7 meses para estarmos juntos novamente. A pandemia pegou todos nós de surpresa e não poderíamos imaginar o que vinha pela frente. Hoje comentamos sobre a nossa situação pessoal em nosso último episódio da temporada! Aperta o play!Get the transcripts of every episode with all of the best vocabulary, expressions, and real Brazilian Portuguese that you will never learn in a classroom! https://cariocaconnection.com**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9Listen on Android: https://goo.gl/fPBE6x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Uma temporada mais do que completa que vai te deixar preparado para fazer o seu script em português, situações do dia a dia, um mergulho na leitura e como absorver o máximo de informações e, claro, pronúncia dos sons mais difíceis dessa língua que amamos. Aperta o play!Faça parte do Fundamentos acessando aqui: https://www.cariocaconnection.com/**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9Listen on Android: https://goo.gl/fPBE6x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

O episódio de hoje traz exemplos de como se apresentar em Português. Para muitos, pode ser um problema por conta da vergonha e da insegurança. Nós aqui estamos para te ajudar com o Fundamentos de Português! Aperta o play!Faça parte do Fundamentos acessando aqui: https://www.cariocaconnection.com/**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9Listen on Android: https://goo.gl/fPBE6x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nós realmente acreditamos que a repetição é uma necessidade durante o aprendizado de uma língua estrangeira. E com o português não deve ser diferente. Trouxemos hoje um exemplo do que você vai ver no Fundamentos do Carioca Connection. Faça parte do Fundamentos acessando aqui: https://www.cariocaconnection.com/**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A leitura é uma ferramenta fundamental durante o aprendizado de uma língua. Aqui, você vai aprender um pouco mais de como tirar proveito enquanto lê em português. Aperta o play!Faça parte do Fundamentos acessando aqui: https://www.cariocaconnection.com/**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

O Carioca Connection já tem muita história para contar. E resolvemos juntar os melhores episódios de cada temporada para comemorar os anos em que estamos juntos de vocês. E, claro, estamos começando pelo início de tudo: o nosso primeiro episódio!Para saber mais sobre as nossas worksheets, cursos e aulas particulares visite o nosso site: https://www.cariocaconnection.com/ **Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sim, os brasileiros são meio estranhos às vezes. No episódio de hoje, Alexia e Foster, falam sobre o que faz com que os brasileiros sejam tão originais. Atrasos, escovar os dentes no trabalho e comer sanduíches com garfo e faca. Aperta o play!Para saber mais sobre as nossas worksheets, cursos e aulas particulares visite o nosso site: https://www.cariocaconnection.com/ **Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Não importa se você gosta de beber ou não. Com certeza se você estiver no Brasil, vai ver passando na sua frente caipirinhas, cervejas, e drinks! Tudo isso pode ser na rua, em um boteco, na praia ou em um restaurante. Aperta o play e saúde!Para saber mais sobre as nossas worksheets, cursos e aulas particulares visite o nosso site: https://www.cariocaconnection.com/ **Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Não tem como negar: os brasileiros amam a Big Apple! Nesse episódio você vai escutar os motivos e como foi a experiência na Alexia quando ela visitou. Deu até saudades... Press play! Para saber mais sobre as nossas worksheets, cursos e aulas particulares visite o nosso site: https://www.cariocaconnection.com/ **Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

No episódio de hoje você vai escutar a história de como o Foster se interessou pelo Português e como foi o processo de aprendizado dele. Antes do Português, ele já sabia Espanhol. E por mais que pareça "fácil", ainda foi bem confuso. Aperta o play!Para saber mais sobre as nossas worksheets, cursos e aulas particulares visite o nosso site: https://www.cariocaconnection.com/**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

O Carnaval é uma das épocas mais interessantes de visitar o Brasil. Cada região tem seus encantos e formas diferentes de comemorar o Carnaval. Hoje, Alexia e Foster, conversam sobre e dão dicas para quem quiser um dia experimentar. Aperta o play!Para saber mais sobre as nossas worksheets, cursos e aulas particulares visite o nosso site: https://www.cariocaconnection.com/**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Resoluções de ano novo, objetivos, retrospecto... O ano novo sempre nos deixa um pouco mais pensativos. Já pensou como será a sua virada do ano de 2021 para 2022? Vamos retomar esse episódio para pensar em coisas boas! Aperta o play!Para saber mais sobre as nossas worksheets, cursos e aulas particulares visite o nosso site: https://www.cariocaconnection.com/**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Você sabe como jogar conversa fora em Português? É algo que todos nós precisamos aprender para ter uma boa comunicação além de fazer novas amizades com os brasileiros. Aperta o play!Para saber mais sobre as nossas worksheets, cursos e aulas particulares visite o nosso site: https://www.cariocaconnection.com/**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Você já escutou falar sobre a Festa Junina? É uma comemoração que acontece por todo o Brasil durante o mês de junho e que vai te conquistar. Aperta o play e vem se apaixonar!Para saber mais sobre as nossas worksheets, cursos e aulas particulares visite o nosso site: https://www.cariocaconnection.com/**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sabe aquelas expressões que você precisa aprender tanto para poder compreender quanto para você aprender a utilizar no seu dia a dia com o Português? Então, esse episódio é para isso. Aperta o play!Para saber mais sobre as nossas worksheets, cursos e aulas particulares visite o nosso site: https://www.cariocaconnection.com/**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Frases imperdíveis em Português? Temos! Muito aprendizado e diversão? Também temos! Vamos te ajudar a aprender Português de forma simples e eficaz. Aperta o play!Para saber mais sobre as nossas worksheets, cursos e aulas particulares visite o nosso site: https://www.cariocaconnection.com/**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Você sabe o que saudade significa? Hoje conversamos sobre essa palavra que só existe no português e que é essencial que você aprenda. Aperta o play!Para saber mais sobre as nossas worksheets, cursos e aulas particulares visite o nosso site: https://www.cariocaconnection.com/**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

No episódio de hoje falamos sobre algumas curiosidades dos brasileiros quando estão viajando ou morando fora. Características bem engraçadas e outras que vocês jamais imaginariam. Aperta o play!Para saber mais sobre as nossas worksheets, cursos e aulas particulares visite o nosso site: https://www.cariocaconnection.com/**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hoje falamos sobre gírias. Mas, não se engane, são as gírias do mundo moderno, da realidade brasileira e o que anda-se falando nas ruas, grupos de WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, e nas famosas hashtags. Boa sorte e força na peruca!Para saber mais sobre as nossas worksheets, cursos e aulas particulares visite o nosso site: https://www.cariocaconnection.com/**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

O Carioca Connection traz um desafio para você: as palavras que quem está estudando a língua tem mais dificuldade de falar. Foi bem engraçado ver o Foster sofrendo mas, ao mesmo tempo, muitas dicas de pronúncia. Boa sorte!Para saber mais sobre as nossas worksheets, cursos e aulas particulares visite o nosso site: https://www.cariocaconnection.com/**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ET de Varginha. Uma história que já tem anos no Brasil e que até hoje desperta dúvidas e suposições. Você acredita em Aliens? E que pessoas realmente viram? Bom, hoje temos uma super história para contar!Para saber mais sobre as nossas worksheets, cursos e aulas particulares visite o nosso site: https://www.cariocaconnection.com/**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

O que realmente significa o Instagram para os brasileiros? No episódio de hoje tentamos entender as boas oportunidades que o Instagram dá para nós e como utilizamos da melhor maneira. Quer saber mais? Aperta o play!Para saber mais sobre as nossas worksheets, cursos e aulas particulares visite o nosso site: https://www.cariocaconnection.com/**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Como recuperar uma língua e continuar motivado a estudar? Hoje conversamos sobre a experiência do Foster de como manter o português ativo mesmo depois de ter estudado tanto. Aperta o play!Para saber mais sobre as nossas worksheets, cursos e aulas particulares visite o nosso site: https://www.cariocaconnection.com/**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Levou quase 7 meses para estarmos juntos novamente. A pandemia pegou todos nós de surpresa e não poderíamos imaginar o que vinha pela frente. Hoje comentamos sobre a nossa situação pessoal em nosso último episódio da temporada! Aperta o play!Para saber mais sobre as nossas worksheets, cursos e aulas particulares visite o nosso site: https://www.cariocaconnection.com/**Never miss an episode!**Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/gPh5pAListen on Spotify: https://goo.gl/csk6xjListen on Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/KYPcv9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we talk about one of the most recurrent things of our generation: anxiety.Let's name the oxen (Brazilian expressions can be a little weird sometimes) and get this started!Visit Carioca Connection at https://cariocaconnection.com/

In the last episode we talked about anxiety and the importance of mental health. In this episode we bring very important vocabulary about this theme. Visit Carioca Connection at https://cariocaconnection.com/

In the last two episodes we talked about mental health and some important vocabulary about it. In this episode we talk about the resources we use to take care of our own mental health.Visit Carioca Connection at https://cariocaconnection.com/

We all miss travelling, so we decided to record an episode with a lot of vocabulary for when you arrive at the airport. Enjoy!Visit Carioca Connection at https://cariocaconnection.com/

Now that you've learned a lot of vocabulary for when you arrive at the airport, it's time to learn the way Portuguese speakers pronounce major airlines.Visit Carioca Connection at https://cariocaconnection.com/

Netflix's The Circle is about the power of social media: It can create influencers and destroy someone's reputation. Brazil got its own version of the reality show, and this episode is all about it. Visit Carioca Connection at https://cariocaconnection.com/

In this episode Foster and Alexia compare the way Brazilians and English speakers pronounce famous retail brands names.Visit Carioca Connection at https://cariocaconnection.com/

In this episode Foster and Alexia compare the way Brazilians and English speakers pronounce different car brands.Visit Carioca Connection at https://cariocaconnection.com/

Have you ever wondered how Brazilians pronounce McDonald's or any other fast food franchise? This exactly what we talk about in this episode. Visit Carioca Connection at https://cariocaconnection.com/

Have you ever needed a haircut while visiting Brazil? You probably don't want to ask for 'costeletas' instead of 'cavanhaque'... So you should probably listen to this episode!Visit Carioca Connection at https://cariocaconnection.com/

Brazil transitioned from monarchy to democracy in 1889. But did you know that there is a city in Brazil where people still have to pay taxes to the imperial family? It's also a perfect day trip from Rio! Visit Carioca Connection at https://cariocaconnection.com/

Also known as Brazilian Saint-Tropez, Búzios is a charming historical town in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Whether you like beaches, shopping, or great food, Búzios has something for everyone. Visit Carioca Connection at https://cariocaconnection.com/

Besides being one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil, Porto de Galinhas has an inspiring ecological preservation project to save seahorse population. Learn more about this must visit location before visiting Brazil!Visit Carioca Connection at https://cariocaconnection.com/

A beautiful natural paradise in Rio de Janeiro that was once a place of isolation for lepers and a maximum security prison, Ilha Grande has a lot of stories you probably haven't heard about.Visit Carioca Connection at https://cariocaconnection.com/

Penedo is home to the biggest Finnish community in Brazil and you won't believe how it got started. A hint: it has a lot to do with the sun, vegetarianism and abstaining from coffee. Visit Carioca Connection at https://cariocaconnection.com/

Alexia is working on a new project, one of the big ones. She's talking to Brazilians living outside of Brazil who have a lot of stories to tell. From Gasglow to Singapore, be ready to immerse on how Brazilians are making it in different parts of the globe. Visit Carioca Connection at https://cariocaconnection.com/

On this episode of Adventures with Alexia — a collection of captivating conversations with Brazilians traveling the world we offer at Carioca Connection Club, Alexia talks to Nuno. Nuno currently lives in Singapore and has a very interesting life story to share.

In this episode of Adventures with Alexia, Alexia talks to Adriana. An old friend of Alexia's, Adriana knows a thing or two about living in different cultures. Growing up between Brazil and the U.S. — she is now married to an Englishman and lives in England. Adriana has a lot to share about adapting to different cultures and knows more about the hidden gems of Brazil than just about anyone. Adventures with Alexia is a collection of captivating conversations with Brazilians traveling the world. You can listen to all episodes & learn along with the worksheets exclusively in our new membership: The Carioca Connection Club. Level-up your Brazilian Portuguese and join the Carioca Connection Club today: https://cariocaconnection.com/

On this episode of The Fundamentals, Alexia and Foster talk about the things you need to know regarding accommodations in Portuguese. The Fundamentals is a 4-week course covering the basics of Brazilian language & conversation. We cover many of the common places and situations you are likely to find yourself in Brazil. From restaurants to supermarkets to a variety of accommodations — we've got you covered. You can listen to the entire course & learn along with the worksheets exclusively in our new membership: The Carioca Connection Club.Level-up your Brazilian Portuguese and join the Carioca Connection Club today: https://cariocaconnection.com/

This episode is a little bit different from what we normally do. Today's episode is a repetition audio from our Fundamentals course. Listen and repeat. Practice makes perfect. It may seem a bit boring at first, but if you've learned a foreign language before, you know how important this is. The Fundamentals is a 4-week course covering the foundations of Brazilian Portuguese & culture. We explore many of the common places and situations you are likely to find yourself in Brazil. From restaurants to supermarkets to a variety of accommodations — we've got you covered.You can listen to the entire course & learn along with the worksheets exclusively in our new membership: The Carioca Connection Club.Level-up your Brazilian Portuguese and join the Carioca Connection Club today: https://cariocaconnection.com/

For the past year, we've been working on a completely new program — the Carioca Connection Club, and this episode is all about it.We've curated more than 5 years of work into your one-stop shop for all things Brazilian. With hundreds of episodes, thousands of worksheets, exclusive members only content and events — your Brazilian Portuguese will be on a fast-track to fluency. Level-up your Brazilian Portuguese and join the Carioca Connection Club today: https://cariocaconnection.com/Check out Carioca Connection Club at https://cariocaconnection.com/

For the past year, we've been working on a completely new program — the Carioca Connection Club, your one-stop shop to improve your Brazilian Portuguese.How does it work, you ask? It's actually quite simple. We did all the heavy lifting so you can put your Portuguese on autopilot with unlimited content, members-only material, and a community of Brazilian enthusiasts.Level-up your Brazilian Portuguese and join the Carioca Connection Club today: https://cariocaconnection.com/Check out Carioca Connection Club at https://cariocaconnection.com/

Last month we experienced a Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp blackout, and the consequences were varied. Some people took the opportunity to disconnect and do something different, while others were deprived of work or lost sales in their businesses. Are we really dependent on a technology monopoly?Level-up your Brazilian Portuguese and join the Carioca Connection Club today: https://cariocaconnection.com/

Last month we experienced a Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp blackout, and the consequences were varied. Some people took the opportunity to disconnect and do something different, while others were deprived of work or lost sales in their businesses.In this episode, we continue our conversation about the blackout and how scary our dependency on technology is.Level-up your Brazilian Portuguese and join the Carioca Connection Club today: https://cariocaconnection.com/

In this episode, Marco Antonio and Alexia talk about thanksgiving, or friendsgiving outside of the U.S., and the importance of this date for them. In Brazil, we normally don't celebrate Ação de Graças (thanksgiving) but there are definitely a lot of things we are thankful for. Level-up your Brazilian Portuguese and join the Carioca Connection Club today: https://cariocaconnection.com/

Thanksgiving was last week and this time of the year normally gets us thinking about gratitude. In this episode, Alexia reflects on gratitude and shares some of the things she is grateful for in her life.Level-up your Brazilian Portuguese and join the Carioca Connection Club today: https://cariocaconnection.com/

Do you know the difference between "pintura" e "pintora"? Alexia is getting into painting and, in this episode, Alexia and Foster talk about art, vocabulary and the importance of having a hobby.Level-up your Brazilian Portuguese and join the Carioca Connection Club today: https://cariocaconnection.com/

It's that time of the year again and we're here to talk about Christmas. On this episode, Alexia and her dad Marco talk about the meaning of Christmas for Brazilians and some of the differences between celebrating Christmas in Brazil and in Portugal. Level-up your Brazilian Portuguese and join the Carioca Connection Club today: https://cariocaconnection.com/

Adeus, ano velhoFeliz ano novoQue tudo se realizeNo ano que vai nascerMuito dinheiro no bolsoSaúde pra dar e venderPara os solteiros, sorte no amorNenhuma esperança perdidaPara os casados, nenhuma brigaPaz e sossego na vidaLevel-up your Brazilian Portuguese and join the Carioca Connection Club today: https://cariocaconnection.com/

Alexia and just Foster became tios! And as you probably guessed, there is a lot of family vocabulary involved.  Sobrinho, primo, cunhada, madrasta... You should just press play and enjoy! Level-up your Brazilian Portuguese and join the Carioca Connection Club today: https://cariocaconnection.com/

Alexia is visiting the U.S. to meet her nephew, so we're bringing another episode with more family vocabulary. Don't panic just yet... As Alexia says, if you don't remember who that family member is, "Chama de primo que tá tudo certo." Level-up your Brazilian Portuguese and join the Carioca Connection Club today: https://cariocaconnection.com/

We all had to speak in front of a relatively big audience at some point of our lives, and that can be terrifying. That's exactly what we'll talk about in this episode.Level-up your Brazilian Portuguese and join the Carioca Connection Club today: https://cariocaconnection.com/

If you listened to the previous episode, you already have a pretty good idea of what stage fright is. Well, we're podcasters so we have to deal with it every single day. In this episode we share some tips and methods we came up with to make handling with stage fright a lot easier.Level-up your Brazilian Portuguese and join the Carioca Connection Club today! https://cariocaconnection.com/

We are back talking about favorite words in Portuguese. This was one of the subjects from our last Live Class from Carioca Connection Club and we wanted to share a little bit more of Alexia's favorite word in Portuguese and the different ways it can be used.New open spaces available in the Carioca Connection Club! Level-up your Brazilian Portuguese and join the Carioca Connection Club today! https://cariocaconnection.com/

There are many uses of the word "time" in Portuguese. Today we continue our conversation about Alexia's favorite word and how you can make the most with your vocabulary. Level-up your Brazilian Portuguese and join the Carioca Connection Club today! https://cariocaconnection.com/

In this episode, Alexia provides a quick analysis of the song Oração Ao Tempo from Caetano Veloso.  This beautiful song holds a special place in Alexia's heart, so she wanted to share it with you and help you read between the lines.Level-up your Brazilian Portuguese and join the Carioca Connection Club today! https://cariocaconnection.com/

Today we bring to the table the difference between TEMPO and HORA in Portuguese. It can be very confusing so it's good to have an episode explaining this. Level-up your Brazilian Portuguese and join the Carioca Connection Club today! https://cariocaconnection.com/

Do you know how to say the title of this episode in the correct way in Portuguese? Today with this episode you will finally learn. Don't worry, we know that the difference between TEMPO and HORA in Portuguese can be very confusing.Level-up your Brazilian Portuguese and join the Carioca Connection Club today! https://cariocaconnection.com/

In this episode, we talk about the new Netflix series "The Greatest Robbery of Brazil's Central Bank." More specifically, we teach you our methods for learning vocabulary most effectively when watching series and movies in Brazilian Portuguese. Enjoy! Level-up your Brazilian Portuguese and join the Carioca Connection Club today! https://cariocaconnection.com/

Cafuné. Abraço. Carinho. Beijo. Chamego. Amor.  For the final episode of Season 7, we are looking into 6 words that explain a lot about Brazil and Brazilian culture. If you want to sound, speak, and feel more Brazilian - this is episode is for you. Enjoy! Level-up your Brazilian Portuguese and join the Carioca Connection Club today! https://cariocaconnection.com/

Let's begin this special holiday edition of Carioca Connection with Alexia's favorite episode from our first season. Naturally, we are talking about the feira de rua.

In today's episode, we revisit an old love letter to Brazil. And more importantly, to Brazilians. Why do you love Brazil?Your one-stop shop to improve your Brazilian Portuguese.Go to www.cariocaconnection.com and get a 50% discount today!

In today's episode, we revisit one of Alexia's favorite episodes of all time.  We talk about 8 different expressions all Portuguese learners need to know. Foster suffers a lot. You will learn a lot and have fun at the same time. Enjoy! Your one-stop shop to improve your Brazilian Portuguese.Go to www.cariocaconnection.com and get a 50% discount today!

In this episode of Carioca Connection, we revisit one of Alexia's favorite episodes and explore the magical food and culture of Bahia. More specifically, we dive into one of Brazil's most famous dishes - acarajé. This conversation will make you hungry and want to immediately buy a ticket to Bahia, Brazil. Oh, and you will learn a ton of real-life Brazilian Portuguese while having fun. Enjoy! Your one-stop shop to improve your Brazilian Portuguese.Go to www.cariocaconnection.com and get a 50% discount today!

In another installment of CC Classics - we revisit one of Alexia's favorite episodes and the introduction of a special season of Carioca Connection. After months of separation due to the pandemic, Alexia and Foster are back together and excited to return to teaching you real-life Brazilian Portuguese. Enjoy! Your one-stop shop to improve your Brazilian Portuguese.Go to www.cariocaconnection.com and get a 50% discount today!

Today, we are revisiting one of Alexia's favorite episodes from Season 7. This was one of the subjects from our last Live Class from Carioca Connection Club and we wanted to share a little bit more of Alexia's favorite word in Portuguese and the versatility of special words in Brazilian Portuguese. Have a favorite word in Portuguese? Let us know! Your one-stop shop to improve your Brazilian Portuguese.Go to www.cariocaconnection.com and get a 50% discount today!

In this episode of Adventures with Alexia, we travel to Singapore with Nuno. Adventures with Alexia is a special project from Carioca Connection where Alexia talks to Brazilians living all over the world. A bit more advanced than our usual conversations, this episode is sure to entertain and test your Portuguese listening skills. Enjoy! Your one-stop shop to improve your Brazilian Portuguese.Go to www.cariocaconnection.com and get a 50% discount today!

Today we revisit one of Foster's favorite episodes from Season 1.  In this episode, we talk about one of the most critical figures in urban Brazilian society--the porteiro. The doorman. The super. Whatever you want to call them, in Brazil, there is no escaping their presence. As Alexia says, "your porteiro will be your most intimate relationship in Brazil." Learn everything you need to know about the porteiro in this episode.Your one-stop shop to improve your Brazilian Portuguese.Go to www.cariocaconnection.com and get a 50% discount today!

In the first episode of Season 8, we ring in the New Year by talking about some bizarre Brazilian traditions and superstitions. 

In this episode, Alexia and Foster talk about New Year's Resolutions and how to set goals in Brazilian Portuguese.   2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

2023 is the year that Alexia is going to get in good physical shape. We talk about Alexia's experience going to the gym and the essential fitness vocabulary to sound Brazilian. 2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

In this episode, we talk about Foster's allergic reaction, allergies in general, and how to prepare for a visit to the doctor in Brazilian Portuguese.  2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Alexia and Foster just finished the second season of Love is Blind Brazil. Without giving any spoilers, they talk about some of the benefits of watching Brazilian reality shows to improve your Portuguese. 2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Alexia puts Foster's Portuguese to the test with a rapid-fire quiz. Learn about the most important Brazilian Portuguese abbreviations that you need to know in 2023 and have some fun at the same time.  2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Alexia and Foster are recording live from one of their favorite parks in Portugal and giving some tips about how to improve your Brazilian Portuguese no matter where you are. 

In today's episode, Foster rants about his misgivings about living in a big city while Alexia politely corrects his Portuguese. 

In this episode, Alexia and Foster talk about the many different pronunciations of the letter X in Brazilian Portuguese. This is one of the most difficult sounds for Portuguese learners, so understanding some of the pronunciation rules will massively improve your Brazilian Portuguese. Enjoy!  Interested in improving your Portuguese - Join the Carioca Connection Club today! 

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIn this week's episode, Alexia and Foster talk about one of the most amazing Brazilian Portuguese shows they have seen in a long time. Listen & improve your Portuguese with the talented Brazilian artist Tim Bernardes. Interested in massively improving your Portuguese?

Fan favorite Marco Antonio (Alexia's dad) returns to the show to give us a primer on one of the most influential authors in the Portuguese language — Fernando Pessoa. 

Today's episode is the first installment of a series exploring the beauty of Brazilian Portuguese. We start with the new book, Latím em Pó, where linguist & translator Caetano Galindo takes a deep dive into the complicated history of the Brazilian Portuguese we know and love today. Want to dive deeper? Join us in the Carioca Connection Club!

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIn this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster discuss the topic of artificial intelligence (AI). We explore both the positive and negative aspects of AI and how it can benefit us in our daily lives. From time management to travel planning, we share some examples of how AI can be useful in different contexts. And of course, we get into the potential risks of relying too much on AI and losing our analytical skills as humans. This episode is a great resource for learners of Brazilian Portuguese who want to expand their vocabulary, improve their listening skills, and have fun at the same time. Enjoy! Interested in massively improving your Portuguese?

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIn this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster ask the robots to provide some of the best, most authentic slang from Rio de Janeiro. To our surprise, we learned a lot of useful Brazilian Portuguese phrases and slang. Enjoy! Interested in massively improving your Portuguese?

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIn this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about dreams and sleep. Alexia shares a hilariously vivid dream, in which she helps a very famous British man find his hotel. They also discuss the importance of sharing your dreams to practice Portuguese and express the unconscious mind.Interested in massively improving your Portuguese?

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIn this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about the importance of sleep, and more importantly, how to talk about all things sleep-related in Brazilian Portuguese. Don't sleep on this one, because you will learn a ton of useful Portuguese phrases & expressions. Enjoy! Interested in massively improving your Portuguese?

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comWelcome to another episode of Carioca Connection! In this episode, Alexia and Foster dive into the world of procrastination, discussing how fear of failure and perfectionism often lead us to put off tasks or actions, even when we know there may be negative consequences. We share our personal experiences and insights on how to tackle these common obstacles in both work and personal life. Don't let procrastinate on this episode - tune in and learn how to overcome it!Interested in massively improving your Portuguese?

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comWelcome back to another episode of Carioca Connection! In this episode, Alexia and Foster continue their discussion about procrastination, exploring the reasons behind it and sharing personal stories. Tune in as they dive into the roles of lack of motivation, poor time management, and task overload contributing to procrastination. Don't miss out on their helpful insights and tips for overcoming these common obstacles. Get ready to tackle procrastination head-on and boost your Brazilian Portuguese! Listen now and join the conversation!Interested in massively improving your Portuguese?

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIn this episode, Alexia and Foster discuss the difficulties of dealing with procrastination, especially in regard to distractions and decision-making paralysis. They share their personal experiences and discuss how different work environments, such as home office and co-working, can affect productivity and the ability to focus on specific tasks. With tips and examples, this conversation addresses the balance between staying productive and allowing breaks to avoid distractions.Interested in massively improving your Portuguese?

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIn this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster are excited to share a new mini-series, "Cooking with Carioca Connection!" A member of the Carioca Connection Club suggested an episode of cooking vocabulary, so we hosted a live class on cooking vocab for CC Club members. The live class inspired us to record a mini-season about cooking in Brazilian Portuguese. Enjoy!Interested in massively improving your Portuguese?