Learn Brazilian Portuguese with real-life conversations that you'll never find in classrooms or textbooks. Carioca Connection is the best way to learn about Brazil, Brazilian culture and Portuguese, while having fun at the same time.
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster dive into a topic that resonates with many: mental health and personal well-being. They open up about their personal experiences with anxiety and depression, discussing the cultural differences between their backgrounds and how they have navigated these challenges. With sincerity and humor, they offer practical advice on seeking therapy, the importance of vulnerability, and how everyday activities like exercise and journaling can be transformative. As always, this conversation is infused with real-life Brazilian Portuguese expressions and cultural insights that go beyond textbooks. Enjoy!
E agora em português… 🇧🇷
Neste episódio do Carioca Connection, Alexia e Foster abordam um tema que toca a muitos: saúde mental e bem-estar pessoal. Eles compartilham suas experiências pessoais com ansiedade e depressão, discutindo as diferenças culturais entre suas origens e como enfrentaram esses desafios. Com sinceridade e humor, oferecem conselhos práticos sobre buscar terapia, a importância da vulnerabilidade e como atividades cotidianas como exercício e escrever em um diário podem ser transformadoras. Como sempre, essa conversa está cheia de expressões autênticas do português brasileiro e insights culturais que vão além dos livros didáticos. Aproveite!
In the previous episode we talked about anxiety and the importance of mental health. In this episode, Foster and Alexia talk about the most important vocabulary that you need for your Brazilian Portuguese.
In this episode we talk about one of the most recurrent themes of our generation: anxiety.
Let's "name the bulls" (Brazilian expressions can be a little weird sometimes) and get started!
Coming to you live from the Lisbon airport! 🇵🇹
Alexia is returning home to Rio de Janeiro, so Foster checks in with her to see how she is feels about returning to Brazil.
In today's episode, we talk about one of our favorite subjects: dogs! If you've been following the show for a while now, you probably already know that we are huge dog lovers. Even if you don't like dogs...wait who doesn't like dogs?
As vogais nasais são de causar confusão. E existem tantas em português que criamos esse episódio especialmente para você conseguir treinar e tirar todas as suas dúvidas. Nesse episódio focamos nas Vogais Fixas Nasais. Aproveite!
In this episode, we talk about one of the most difficult sound in Portuguese for many native English speakers. Yes, the LH sound. It's not an L, it's not quite a Y...so what is this crazy Portuguese sound and how do you produce it? In today's episode, we answer all of your questions, and as always, give you tons of real Brazilian Portuguese.
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 ways you can use ficar and how important the verb ficar is for improving your Portuguese.
Aperta play!
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster reflect on their favorite episodes as they prepare to take a short break. With a blend of nostalgia and excitement, they delve into episodes that focus on Brazilian Portuguese grammar and pronunciation, as well as moments from their personal journey. From the verb “ficar” to the pronunciation of “LH” and “vogais nasais,” they guide you through essential language lessons, all while sharing insights from their travels and life changes. Tune in for a mix of learning and heartfelt storytelling that will enhance your understanding of real-life Brazilian Portuguese.
E agora em português… 🇧🇷
Neste episódio do Carioca Connection, Alexia e Foster refletem sobre seus episódios favoritos enquanto se preparam para uma breve pausa. Com uma mistura de nostalgia e empolgação, eles exploram episódios que focam na gramática e na pronúncia do português brasileiro, além de momentos de sua jornada pessoal. Do verbo “ficar” à pronúncia do “LH” e das “vogais nasais”, eles guiam você por lições essenciais de língua, ao mesmo tempo em que compartilham insights de suas viagens e mudanças de vida. Sintonize para uma mistura de aprendizado e histórias emocionantes que irão aprimorar sua compreensão do português brasileiro na vida real.
As always, this episode is packed with real-life Brazilian Portuguese that you won’t find in textbooks or apps. Enjoy!
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster dive into the practical differences between the Portuguese verbs “ser” and “estar.” Using engaging mini-dialogues, they encourage listeners to practice these essential verbs, providing real-life examples and pronunciation tips. The duo explores common scenarios like identity, profession, emotions, and location, making it easier for learners to grasp these concepts. This episode is perfect for those wanting to master conversational Brazilian Portuguese in a relaxed and interactive way.
E agora em português… 🇧🇷
Neste episódio do Carioca Connection, Alexia e Foster mergulham nas diferenças práticas entre os verbos “ser” e “estar” em português. Usando diálogos curtos e envolventes, eles incentivam os ouvintes a praticar esses verbos essenciais, oferecendo exemplos do dia a dia e dicas de pronúncia. A dupla explora cenários comuns como identidade, profissão, emoções e localização, facilitando o entendimento desses conceitos. Este episódio é ideal para quem deseja dominar o português brasileiro de forma descontraída e interativa.
As always, this episode is packed with real-life Brazilian Portuguese that you won’t find in textbooks or apps. Enjoy!
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster tackle the often confusing topic of when to use “ser” and “estar” in Brazilian Portuguese. They break down these essential verbs with easy examples, helping you understand the subtle yet important differences between them. By imagining “ser” and “estar” as two very different siblings, you’ll grasp their usage in describing permanent and temporary states. This episode is filled with practical tips and real-life scenarios that will simplify your learning process.
E agora em português… 🇧🇷
Neste episódio do Carioca Connection, Alexia e Foster desvendam o tópico muitas vezes confuso de quando usar “ser” e “estar” em português brasileiro. Eles explicam esses verbos essenciais com exemplos simples, ajudando você a entender as diferenças sutis, mas importantes, entre eles. Ao imaginar “ser” e “estar” como dois irmãos bem diferentes, você entenderá o uso deles na descrição de estados permanentes e temporários. Este episódio está repleto de dicas práticas e cenários da vida real que vão simplificar seu processo de aprendizagem.
As always, this episode is packed with real-life Brazilian Portuguese that you won’t find in textbooks or apps. Enjoy!