Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation

Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation episodes:

• 04.18.2024

  Kamilla Cardoso: Brazilians & South Carolina

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster discuss Kamilla Cardoso's journey from Brazil to the University of South Carolina basketball team. They talk about her success in...

  
• 04.11.2024

  A conversation about nothing with Alexia & Foster {in Brazilian Portuguese}

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In this episode of Carioca Connection, Foster and Alexia discuss various topics, from the importance of month-end to the Tim Bernardes show. They discuss the experience of watching the...

  
• 04.04.2024

  What are you afraid of? {Fears in Brazilian Portuguese with Marco}

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In this special episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and is joined by her father, Marco Antônio! Alexia and Marco discuss their irrational and rational fears. They talk about...

  
• 03.28.2024

  8 phrases that only Brazilians understand

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster discuss the meaning of eight phrases that only Brazilians understand. The phrases include expressions such as "the door slept open"...

  
• 03.21.2024

  What's your guilty pleasure? {in Brazilian Portuguese}

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com What's your guilty pleasure? Join Alexia and Foster in this episode of Carioca Connection, as they reveal their own vices over laughs and honest conversation. In this insightful yet...

  
• 03.14.2024

  A Brazilian's first experience in an American hospital

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster share the mishaps and unique cultural insights from Alexia's first experience in an American hospital.  In their engaging and conversational...

  
• 03.07.2024

  Carioca Connection is back for 2024!

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com After an extended break, Carioca Connection, is back for 2024 with Season 9! In the first episode of Season 9, Alexia and Foster dive into the story of their...

  
• 12.21.2023

  Social Media in Brazil {CC Classics}

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com One of our favorite classic episodes of Carioca Connection. Originally recorded and published in 2016, this episode shows how much the world has changed since we started the podcast....

  
• 09.28.2023

  Por incrível que pareça...o último episódio da temporada!

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In the final episode of season 8 of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about their recent experience getting sick with covid, the guilt of not working, and some...

  
• 09.21.2023

  Quinto dos Infernos {Brazilian Expressions}

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia teaches Foster the history and how to use another popular Brazilian Portuguese expression! This episode is all about the expression “Quinto dos...

  
• 09.14.2023

  How "hard bread" can help your Portuguese {Brazilian expressions - Pão duro}

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about the popular Brazilian expression, “Pão Duro.” They discuss the importance of Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation with this tricky...

  
• 09.07.2023

  Happy Brazilian Independence Day! {Feliz dia da Independência do Brasil!}

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com Today is Brazilian Independence Day! Feliz dia da Independência do Brasil!

  
• 08.31.2023

  Fazer Vaquinha

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about the popular Brazilian Portuguese expression - "Fazer vaquinha"

  
• 08.24.2023

  Maria vai com as outras {Brazilian Portuguese expressions you need to know part I}

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about the popular Brazilian Portuguese expression - "Maria vai com as outras." This is the first installment of a...

  
• 08.17.2023

  The curious origin of Brazil's "Pastel de Feira"

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about the curious origin story of one of Brazil's most delicious snacks - "pastel de feira." Whether or...

  
• 08.10.2023

  Alexia’s tips for work-life balance

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In this episode of Carioca Connection, we continue our conversation about how to stay healthy while working remotely. Alexia shares some of her best tips for setting limits and...

  
• 08.03.2023

  Healthy habits for remote work

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster revisit a popular theme on the show — remote work. Ready to massively improve your Brazilian Portuguese in 2024?...

  
• 07.27.2023

  Beginner's Mind and Brazilian Portuguese

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about the concept of “Beginner’s Mind” and how you can apply this technique to improve your Brazilian Portuguese.  ...

  
• 07.20.2023

  Foster's Meditation Retreat in Portuguese

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In this episode of Carioca Connection, Foster attends a meditation workshop in Portugal. He describes his experience participating in a meditation retreat in Portuguese. Alexia gives her perspective on...

  
• 07.13.2023

  How to use the verb FICAR in Portuguese

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster dive into one of the most useful verbs (in Brazilian Portuguese. The verb ficar. They discuss the many different...

  
• 07.06.2023

  A fun Brazilian Portuguese debate

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster play a game where they discuss whether things are overrated, underrated, or appropriate. They cover topics like cheeseburgers, Paris, bacon,...

  
• 06.29.2023

  Is Portuguese overrated or underrated?

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster explore some interesting idioms of Brazilian Portuguese.  They discuss the English words "overrated" and "underrated" and their Brazilian Portuguese equivalents,...

  
• 06.22.2023

  Daisy Jones & the Six

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In this episode of Carioca Connection as they dive into the captivating series "Daisy Jones and the Six."  Experience the musical journey of a generation filled with rock 'n'...

  
• 06.15.2023

  The Diplomat

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster dive into another TV series, "The Diplomat."  Ready to massively improve your Brazilian Portuguese in 2024?

  
• 06.12.2023

  Bonus Episode - Valentine's Day in Brazil

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com Welcome to a special Valentine's Day edition of Carioca Connection!

  
• 06.08.2023

  Ted Lasso

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia & Foster talk about one of their favorite TV shows of all time — Ted Lasso. Whether you are a fan...

  
• 06.01.2023

  Essential Portuguese vocabulary for cooking in Brazil

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In the final episode of the mini-series "Cooking with Carioca Connection," Alexia and Foster dive deep into the most useful vocabulary. If you plan to travel to Brazil, if...

  
• 05.25.2023

  Benefits of cooking in Brazilian Portuguese

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In this episode of Cooking with Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster continue their discussion on kitchen vocabulary and the joys of cooking. They share their personal experiences and talk...

  
• 05.18.2023

  Cooking with Carioca Connection!

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In 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...

  
• 05.11.2023

  Paralysis Analysis and Distractions

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In 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...

  
• 05.04.2023

  Cracking the Portuguese procrastination puzzle

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com Welcome 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...

  
• 04.27.2023

  Portuguese Procrastination: Overcoming Fear of Failure and Perfectionism

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com Welcome 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...

  
• 04.20.2023

  Learn Portuguese in your sleep

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In 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...

  
• 04.13.2023

  Sono e sonhos: Alexia's crazy dream in Portuguese

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In 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...

  
• 04.06.2023

  Brazilian Slang from the robots of Rio de Janeiro

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In 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...

  
• 03.30.2023

  Talking about the Pros and Cons of AI in Portuguese

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In 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...

  
• 03.23.2023

  The Beauty of Brazilian Portuguese

  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...

  
• 03.16.2023

  An introduction to Fernando Pessoa {with special guest Marco Antonio!}

  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. 

  
• 03.09.2023

  Tim Bernardes

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In 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...

  
• 03.02.2023

  How to pronounce the letter X in Brazilian Portuguese

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com 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...

  
• 02.23.2023

  The pros and cons of city life

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In today’s episode, Foster rants about his misgivings about living in a big city while Alexia politely corrects his Portuguese.  Ready to massively improve your Brazilian Portuguese in 2024?

  
• 02.16.2023

  A day in the park to improve your Portuguese

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at 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...

  
• 02.09.2023

  Brazilian Portuguese abbreviations you need to know in 2023

  Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at 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...

  
• 02.03.2023

  Love is Blind Brazil

  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!...

  
• 01.26.2023

  Medical situations in Portuguese

  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....

  
• 01.19.2023

  Going to the gym & essential fitness vocabulary

  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...

  
• 01.12.2023

  New Year’s Resolutions and how to set goals in Brazilian Portuguese

  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

  
• 01.05.2023

  Brazilian superstitions & New Year’s traditions

  In the first episode of Season 8, we ring in the New Year by talking about some bizarre Brazilian traditions and superstitions. 2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

  
• 12.21.2022

  A pessoa mais importante na sua vida no Brasil {Classics}

  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,...

  
• 12.15.2022

  Adventures with Alexia - A história de um brasileiro em Singapura

  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,...