Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation

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.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. 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.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. 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." 2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. 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! 2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. 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 vida.

It's that time of the year again and we're here to talk about Christmas. In 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. 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.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. 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.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. 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. 2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. 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.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. 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. So... How dependent are we really on our technology? 2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. 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.

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. 2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. 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/2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. 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 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/2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

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/2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. 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.Check out Carioca Connection Club at https://cariocaconnection.com/2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. 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. 2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. 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.

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.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. 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!2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. 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. 2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. 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! 2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

At some point, you might need to get a haircut in Brazil. This can be a complicated experience. You probably don't want to ask for 'costeletas' instead of 'cavanhaque'... So you should probably listen to this episode!2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Have you ever wondered how Brazilians talk about fast food in Brazil? It's way different than English. In this episode, we break down the most important vocabulary that you need to know. 2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Talking about cars in Brazil can be pretty complicated. Whether you are renting a car or just having a casual conversation, this episode is full of real Portuguese that you will need in Brazil.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

In this episode Foster and Alexia compare the way Brazilians and English speakers pronounce famous retail brands. If you're going shopping in Brazil, you need to check out this episode.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Sometimes the best language learning material is where you least expect it. Alexia and Foster talk about a new reality show that illustrates the diversity and richness of Brazilian Portuguese language and culture. 2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Now that you've learned a lot of vocabulary for when you arrive at the airport, it's time to learn how Brazilians actually talk so you don't get on the wrong flight.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Todos nós estamos morrendo de saudades de viajar...so we recorded an episode with all of the most important Brazilian Portuguese vocabulary that you need know when you arrive at the airport in Brazil!2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Recently, we've been discussing mental health using real-life Brazilian Portuguese. In this episode, we talk about the resources we use to take care of our own mental health.

In the previous episode we talked about anxiety and the importance of mental health. In this episode, Foster and Alexia talk about the most important vocabulary that you need for your Brazilian Portuguese.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 one of the most recurrent themes of our generation: anxiety.Let's "name the bulls" (Brazilian expressions can be a little weird sometimes) and get started!

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!2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

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!2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

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!2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

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!2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

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!2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

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!2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

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!2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

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!2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

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!2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

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!2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

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!2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

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!2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

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!2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

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!2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

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!2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

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!2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

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!2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com