In this episode, Alexia and Foster talk about New Year's Resolutions, goal setting, and some of the cultural differences related to the topic. As always, Foster's Portuguese is suffering and some humor ensues.

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.

Season 2 is coming to an end. We had so much fun recording Season 2 for you guys and we thought that the most appropriate way to finish this season is taking about all of the reasons we love Brazil. Without further ado, here's the last episode of Season 2.

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. 

The Olympics are right around the corner. Most people think it will be a disaster. We think it is worth talking about the World Cup and how Brazil has handled major events in the past. Hear our take about the World Cup.

notes: 
Foster really doesn't know anything about soccer, which will be painfully evident in the show
this episode was originally recorded in 2016

In the final part of our series on Brazilian Music, Pablo, Alexia and Foster talk about the Brazilian Soul and the future of Brazilian music. It is full of great vocabulary and insight. 

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Free worksheet - Brazilian Music with Pablo - Part 3

In part two of a three-part series on Brazilian music, we cover a lot. We talk about instruments, genres, where to see music in Rio, bad jokes about Zika and much more. Most importantly, we talk about how samba never dies.

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Free worksheet - Brazilian Music with Pablo - Part 2

Brazilian music is essential to what it means to be Brazilian. 

Brazilians move, they dance, they sing. It's a part of who they are. If you want to understand Brazilians and Brazilian Portuguese: you have to listen to the music. Today's episode is the first installment of a three part series about Brazilian music with an expert on the topic: Dr. Pablo Saturnino Braga. In this episode, we talk about why music is central to Brazilian culture and how to understand it better.

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Free worksheet - Brazilian Music with Pablo - Part 1

In the final episode of Carioca Connection's 9th season, Alexia and Foster reflect on 8 years of creating a Portuguese language learning podcast. They discuss the 3 key themes that have sustained their project: consistency, connection, and conversation.

Alexia and Foster share personal anecdotes, like Alexia's first visit to Foster's hometown, and offer insights into maintaining cultural identity while living abroad.

This episode is perfect for intermediate to advanced learners looking to deepen their connection with Brazilian Portuguese and culture.
 
E agora em português...

No episódio final da nonatemporada do Carioca Connection, Alexia e Foster refletem sobre 8 anos de criação de um podcast de aprendizado de português. Elas discutem os 3 temas-chave que sustentaram seu projeto: consistência, conexão e conversa.

Alexia e Foster compartilham anedotas pessoais, como a primeira visita de Alexia à cidade natal de Foster, e oferecem insights sobre manter a identidade cultural morando no exterior. 

Este episódio é perfeito para aprendizes de nível intermediário a avançado que buscam aprofundar sua conexão com o português brasileiro e a cultura.