Carioca Connection. Brazilian Portuguese Conversation.

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 order to be digitally savvy in Brazil.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

One of our favorite things about Brazil is the feirinha. The outdoor street markets where you can buy fresh produce, meat, juice, see live music; you can do almost anything really.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

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. (note: Foster really doesn't know anything about soccer, which will be painfully evident in the show).2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Rio has so many great places to visit. The beaches, forests, music venues, bars, clubs, etc. But few people ever talk about its museums. In today's episode, we talk about Rio's newest cultural addition, the Museum of Tomorrow, or the Museu do Amanhã. Absolutely worth the visit.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Rio is hot. Really hot. As much as we love the constant opportunities to go to the beach and do activities outside, sometimes it can be too much. In today's episode: Four Seasons.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Travel changes everything. There is nothing more transformative than leaving where you are and traveling to a new destination. In today's episode, we talk about Alexia's experiences abroad and the power of travel.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Everyone knows Copacabana and Ipanema. In today's episode, we dive deep into our favorite neighborhoods and Rio.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

In today's episode, we take a little bit of a different approach. Rather than talking about a specific aspect of Brazilian language or culture, we talk about how we are trying to find more solace and stillness in our busy lives.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

In this episode, we cover everything about the 2016 Summer Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro. You will find out what Brazilian think about the Olympics, whether Rio is ready to take the world stage, and much more.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

In episode 7, Alexia and Foster talk about animals in Rio, the culture of pets and adoption. For Brazil and animal lovers alike, you will learn a lot of useful information in this episode.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

In episode six, Alexia and Foster talk about Poços de Caldas. Poços is a city in Minas Gerais and is truly worth a visit. We cover everything from the food, tourist attractions, paragliding, little Jesus statues and the mineiro accent. Let us know what you think!2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Brazilians love New York City. They can't get enough of it. In this episode, we find out why and talk about Alexia's experience in the Big Apple.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

In episode 4 we discuss one of the most important figures in urban Brazilian society--the porteiro. The doorman. The super. Whatever you want to call them, in Brazil, there is no escaping their presence. As Alexia says, "your porteiro will be your most intimate relationship in Brazil." Learn everything you need to know about the porteiro in this episode.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

It doesn't matter if you are a drinker or not, the odds are that alcohol will play a role in your life in Brazil. Whether drinking caipirinhas on Ipanema or sharing beers at the local boteco, we got you covered. In this episode, we talk about how, what, when, and where to drink in Brazil. Saúde!2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

We'll be the first ones to admit it, Brazilians are kind of weird sometimes. Parts of their daily routine often leave foreigners dumbfounded. In episode two, we discuss some of the things that make Brazilians so, well...Brazilian. From always showing up late, to eating sandwiches with silverware, and brushing their teeth at work, we cover it all in this episode.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

In this episode, Alexia and I introduce the podcast, the genesis story of the project, and talk a little bit more about what we are doing and how it can help your Brazilian Portuguese. Sejam bem-vindos! 2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com