Carioca Connection. Brazilian Portuguese Conversation.

If you have ever been to Brazil before, you probably know that Brazilians run on a different schedule. They go to work later, eat later, and stay out until dawn. It's confusing to know how time works in Brazil. In this episode, Alexia and Foster provide some clarification, and as always, bad jokes and good Portuguese.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Well, 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

It'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. https://cariocaconnection.com

In 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 Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

In 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

It'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. https://cariocaconnection.com

Easter 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 us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

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

Yellow 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 Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

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

Last 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 você Se você quer ser minha namorada Ah, que linda namorada você poderia ser Se quiser ser somente minha Exatamente essa coisinha, essa coisa toda minha Que ninguém mais pode ser Você tem que me fazer um juramento De só ter um pensamento, ser só minha até morrer E também de não perder esse jeitinho de falar devagarinho Essas histórias de você E de repente me fazer muito carinho E chorar bem de mansinho sem ninguém saber porquê E se mais do que minha namorada Você quer ser minha amada, minha amada, mas amada pra valer Aquela amada pelo amor predestinada Sem a qual a vida é nada, sem a qual se quer morrer Você tem que vir

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

This 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 episode, we talk about Renato's history with Brazilian music, some of the most famous songs and movements in Brazilian music, and a lot more. For music lovers and Brazilian lovers alike, this wide-ranging conversation has something for everyone.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

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 episode, we talk about Renato's history with Brazilian music, some of the most famous songs and movements in Brazilian music, and a lot more. For music lovers and Brazilian lovers alike, this wide-ranging conversation has something for everyone.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

In 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. https://cariocaconnection.com

If 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

In 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 Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

If 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.

Bonito, 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

If 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. https://cariocaconnection.com