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 show, the importance of the Coliseu do Porto, and the sensitivity of Tim's music. In addition, they talk about the routine of "young ladies" and an incident with their dog. In the end, they conclude that the episode was a conversation without a specific theme, but promise a more structured next episode. And now in Bra ..read more

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 fear as an inexplicable feeling, mentioning examples such as fear of flying, ocean waves, and heights. They also play with the idea of fears related to past lives. In the end, they mention the rational fear of cooking. E agora em português... Neste episódio do Carioca Connection, Alexia e seu pai, Marco Antônio, discutem seus ..read more

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" (forgetting to close the door during the night), "the light sleeping on" (forgetting to turn off the lights during the night) and "I don't know them, but I know who they are" (knowing someone only by reputation). These phrases are typical of Brazilian culture and can be difficult to understand for people of other ..read more

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 entertaining episode, the pair works through question cards that spark discussions around indulgences we can't resist, even though we know we should. Listeners will pick up natural Brazilian vocabulary and expressions as the hosts go back and forth debating whether certain foods and snacks qualify as true "guilty pleasu ..read more

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 style, Alexia and Foster explore the nuance of the American healthcare system through the eyes of a Brazilian. As always, this episode is full of real-life Brazilian Portuguese vocabulary, grammar, slang, and lots of laughs. Enjoy! What You Will Learn: - Medical vocabulary in English and Portuguese ..read more

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 unexpected adventures and misadventures during their end-of-year "vacation" in 2023. With Carioca Connection's signature blend of humor, Brazilian culture, and real-life Brazilian Portuguese lessons, this episode invites you on a memorable journey that highlights both the joys and challenges of language learning and cultural exploration. What Y ..read more

Will 2024 the year that you are finally fluent in Brazilian Portuguese?  Join us at 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. Brazilians are the kings of social media. If you think that selfies, status updates, and Snapchat is ubiquitous in the states, you have not been to Brazil. In this episode, we talk about the prevalence of social media in Brazilian society and include tons of great vocabulary that you need to know in ord ..read more

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 future plans.  As always, tune in for some laughs and an episode full of real-life Brazilian Portuguese expressions you won't find anywhere else. Aperta play!  Interested in massively improving your Portuguese? ? Join the Carioca Connection Club today ..read more

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 Infernos” and the fascinating origins of this popular Portuguese phrase in Brazil.  Aperta play! Interested in massively improving your Portuguese? ? Join the Carioca Connection Club today ..read more

Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com Today is Brazilian Independence Day! Feliz dia da Independência do Brasil! ?? In today’s episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about the origins and history of Brazilian Independence Day, what it means to Alexia nowadays, and much more!  As always, this episode is full of real-life Brazilian Portuguese that you want find anywhere else.  Click play to improve your Portuguese and have some fun at the same time!  Interested in massively improving your Portuguese? ? Join ..read more