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Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation

Carioca Connection

Learn Brazilian Portuguese with real-life conversations you"ll never find in textbooks or apps. Join bilingual hosts Alexia (🇧🇷 native speaker) and Foster (🇺🇸 learner) as they share their daily life through compelling conversations that will help you understand native speakers more clearly and speak Brazilian Portuguese with confidence.

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11:23

S02:E34 - Brazilians are the coolest people in the world

Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation ·

2018/04/06

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comWell, it's official. We all kind of already knew it, but according to a recent CNN article, Brazilians are the coolest people in the world. In this episode, Alexia and Foster talk about just what makes Brazilians so unique, and well, so cool. It's a good one.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com Interested in

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10:38

S02:E33 - Beijos e contato físico

Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation ·

2018/04/04

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIt's no secret that Brazilians are...let's say more intimate than other cultures? They love to touch, kiss, hug almost anyone and everyone. To some visiting gringos, this can be a weird at experience at first. But once you get used to it, it makes Brazilians all the more special.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club.

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11:31

S02:E32 - Morando com os pais

Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation ·

2018/04/02

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIn the US, most kids leave home to go to university at around 18. In Brazil, it is normal to live with your parents until 30 and beyond. Why is this? The truth is, there are a lot of different reasons. In this episode, Alexia and Foster talk about living with parents and the differences between American and Brazilian Culture.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca

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11:25

S02:E31 - Hino Nacional

Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation ·

2018/03/30

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIn this episode, Alexia and Foster talk about the Brazilian national anthem and its importance in Brazilian culture. Alexia gets emotional. A lot of giggling coming from Foster. And of course, tons of real Brazilian Portuguese conversation.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com Interested in massively improving your

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11:25

S02:E30 - Serviço no Brasil

Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation ·

2018/03/28

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIt's no secret that Brazil is not well-known for world-class service when it comes to restaurants. In this episode, we talk about the differences between service in the US and Brazil, how to get a waiter's attention, and of course, whether or not to leave a tip. Listen and learn some awesome Portuguese.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club

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11:53

S02: E29 - Pascoa! Happy Easter! (and chocolate eggs)

Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation ·

2018/03/26

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comEaster is just around the corner which means, well, it can mean different things for different people. For Brazilians, it has a lot to do with overpriced chocolate eggs. For Foster, it involves being embarrassingly confused about bunnies and fish. This is one of the most fun and embarrassing episodes we've recorded in a long time. Check it out.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join

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9:46

S02:E28 - Netflix & The Future of TV

Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation ·

2018/03/22

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comThe future of TV is changing. Cable TV is still plays a huge role in the US & Brazil, but it is quickly being surpassed by Netflix, Youtube, & the like. In this episode, we talk about TV in Brazil and how it is changing. It doesn't matter why you are learning Portuguese, you are bound to talk about TV at some point. So go ahead and click pause on Game of Thrones for a second and learn some

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13:15

S02:E27 - Medo e febre amarela

Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation ·

2018/03/21

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comYellow fever is on the rise in Rio which is a tragedy in and of itself. On a more personal note, Alexia has been dying of fear about getting the yellow fever vaccine. In this episode, we talk about the situation happening in Rio de Janeiro as well as our fears and phobias. And as always, some rants and real Brazilian Portuguese.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the

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13:25

S02:E26 - We Work

Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation ·

2018/03/20

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comAlexia and I work online. That means we can work from more or less wherever we want. Awesome, right? Well, most of the time. Sometimes it can be lonely and isolating. That's why we have gotten really into co-working spaces, most notably WeWork. Even if you don't work remotely, this is a fascinating topic that is changing the way we work and find community. And of course, lots of awesome Brazilian

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4:54

S02:E:25 - Se você quer ser minha namorada

Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation ·

2018/03/18

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comLast episode, we talked about Vinicius. Today, Alexia talks about one of her favorite poems by O Poetinha: Se você quer ser minha namorada. Followed by a dramatic reading.-------------------Se você quer ser minha namoradaMeu poeta eu hoje estou contente Todo mundo de repente ficou lindo, ficou lindo de morrer Eu hoje estou me rindo, nem eu mesma sei de que Porque eu recebi uma cartinhazinha de

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11:49

S02:E24 Vinicius de Moraes

Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation ·

2018/03/16

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comFoster and Alexia continue the theme of Brazilian music talking about another one of the great Brazilian musicians: Vinicius de Moraes. Colloquially known as O Poetinha, it is hard to overstate his importance on Brazilian music. This episode if full of cool information, scandals, anecdotes between Alexia's family and Vinicius, and of course, tons of mistakes by Foster. Please enjoy.2023 is the year

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37:52

S02:E23 - Brazilian Music with Renato (part 2)

Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation ·

2018/03/15

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comThis is part II of a fascinating conversation with Renato from Learn Brazilian Guitar.If you have listened to Carioca Connection for a while, then you know how much we love Brazilian music. That is why we are so excited to have today's special guest, Renato from www.learningbrazilianguitar.com/. Renato is a maestro when it comes to Brazilian music and is an amazing musician himself. In this

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21:40

S02:E22 - Brazilian Music with Renato

Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation ·

2018/03/14

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIf you have listened to Carioca Connection for a while, then you know how much we love Brazilian music. That is why we are so excited to have today's special guest, Renato from www.learningbrazilianguitar.com/. Renato is a maestro when it comes to Brazilian music and is an amazing musician himself. In this episode, we talk about Renato's history with Brazilian music, some of the most famous songs

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12:24

S02:E21 - Como Foster aprendeu português

Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation ·

2018/03/08

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIn this episode, Foster is in the hot seat. Alexia is asking him questions about his experience with learning Portuguese and how to learn any language more efficiently. Hopefully, to Foster's embarrassment, this episode will help you learn Portuguese faster and avoid some common mistakes.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club

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16:31

S02:E20 - Tecnologia e saúde mental

Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation ·

2018/03/07

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIf you are anything like us, you spend a lot of time on your phone. In today's episode, we talk about our relationship with technology and how it is affecting our mental health.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com Interested in massively improving your Portuguese? 😯Join the Carioca Connection Club today! 🇧🇷

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12:31

S02:E19 - Teresópolis

Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation ·

2018/03/06

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIn this episode, Alexia and Foster explore the wonderful city of Teresópolis, a tiny town tucked into the mountains of the state of Rio de Janeiro. Teresópolis is full of natural wonders like national parks, waterfalls, and a unique culture. If you're lucky, you might even see a sloth. Have a listen and learn real Brazilian Portuguese.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the

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13:35

S02:E18 - Feijoada

Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation ·

2018/03/05

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIf you are interested in Brazil, you've probably heard of feijoada. If so, you know you are in for a treat. If you've never heard of feijoada, you can't leave Brazil without trying this classic dish that will put you into a food coma for days. 🥘2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com Interested in massively improving

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18:57

S02:E17 - Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul

Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation ·

2018/03/02

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comBonito, Mato Grosso do Sul is one of the most beautiful places in Brazil. You could say, well, it is super bonito ☀️In this episode, Alexia and Foster talk about the wonders of Bonito as well as some life or death situations that Alexia faced on her trip there, namely being almost killed by wild pigs 🐷 Have a listen, learn some real Brazilian Portuguese.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese

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17:29

S02:E16 - Caetano Veloso

Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation ·

2018/03/01

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIf you have listened to Carioca Connection for a while, you know how much we love and appreciate Brazilian music. And no conversation about Brazilian music is complete without talking about Caetano Veloso. So without further ado, everything you need to know to get you started with this amazing Brazilian artist.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club

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8:42

S02:E15 - Would you rather? In Portuguese!

Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation ·

2018/02/28

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comWe all know the game would you rather, right? Well, this time we try our luck in Portuguese. Which means Foster suffers trying to make snap judgements on air. Hilarity ensues. Have a listen and learn some real Brazilian Portuguese.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com Interested in massively improving your Portuguese

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