Carioca Connection. Brazilian Portuguese Conversation.

We all know the game would you rather, right? Well, this time we try our luck in Portuguese. Which means Foster suffers trying to make snap judgements on air. Hilarity ensues. Have a listen and learn some real 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 the complicated security situation in Rio de Janeiro nowadays. Now, the federal military has entered Rio. We talk about what is going on and what you need to know if you are traveling to Brazil.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Neste episódio, Alexia e Foster fala sobre nossa cidade favorita: Rio de Janeiro. Mas, o Rio está complicado hoje em dia. Damos uma olhada na situação complicado no Rio de Janeiro hoje em dia. 2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

In this episode, Alexia reads one of her favorite poems by Carlos Drummond de Andrade, A Bruxa. It's beautiful, entertaining, and educational. Enjoy.-------------------------A BruxaNesta cidade do RioDe dois milhões de habitantesEstou sozinho no quartoEstou sozinho na América.Estarei mesmo sozinho?Ainda há pouco um ruídoAnunciou vida a meu lado.Certo não é vida humana,Mas é vida. E sinto a BruxaPresa na zona de luz.De dois milhões de habitantes!E nem precisava tanto...Precisava de um amigo,Desses calados, distantes,Que lêem verso de HorácioMas secretamente influemNa vida, no amor, na carne.Estou só, não tenho amigo,E a essa hora tardiaComo procurar amigo?E nem precisava tanto.Precisava de mulherQue entrasse nesse minuto,Recebesse esse carinhoSalvasse do aniquilamentoUm minuto e um carinho loucosQue tenho para oferecer.Em dois milhões de habitantesQuantas mulheres prováveisInterrogam-se no espelhoMedindo o tempo perdidoAté que venha a manhãTrazer leite, jornal, calma.Porém a essa hora vaziaComo descobrir mulhe

In this episode, Alexia and Foster talk about books. Yep, back to the basics. In a world of tweets, snaps, and stories, we think it is worthwhile to talk about some of the great Brazilian works of literature. 2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

In the last few episodes, we've been talking about Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, and the surrounding areas. Today, we finish of the series talking about Trindade, one of our favorite (or at least Foster's favorite) vacation spots. Learn real Portuguese through natural conversation with Carioca Connection. New episodes every week.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

In the last episode, we talked about the historical center of Paraty. In this episode, we disconnect to one of the most secluded beaches in Brazil - Praia do Sono. If you haven't heard about it, it's more than worth checking out. As always, the episode is full of real Brazilian Portuguese.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Neste episódio, Alexia e Foster falam sobre uma das suas cidades prediletas do Brasil: Paraty. If you're taking a trip to Brazil, it's a must visit. Learn more about this wonderful historic city in today's episode.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

In this episode, Alexia & Foster talk about how to introduce yourself in Portuguese, have small talk, chit-chat, whatever you want to call it. This episode is all about the little things you need to know how to say but you will never learn in the books. Bora?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 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.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Alexia e Foster conversam sobre o futuro do trabalho. Are we all going to be Uber drivers and dog sitting? Or is the 9-5 here to stay?2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

When foreigners think of Brazil, their minds invariably drift towards images of Carnaval. Love it or hate it, you have to know what's going on with Carnaval. Alexia and Foster try to elucidate and entertain.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Lula foi condenado. É muito complicado. Alexia e Foster tentam explicar um pouco sobre a realidade complexa da situação política do Brasil.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Olá pessoal! In this episode, Alexia and Foster talk about some of the benefits of difficulties of living a less material life. (e.g. Alexia's journey to stop hoarding). This episode comes to you live from a lovely park in Viña del Mar in Chile.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

In the first season of Season 2, Alexia & Foster talk about their experience so far in Chile, the trials and tribulations of being multilingual, and the importance of cultural identity.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Estamos de volta e não podemos estar mais felizes! Full episodes coming January 22nd.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

This is Part I of a conversation with Alexia's dad about religion in Brazil and how it affects the life of Brazilians.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 conversation with Alexia's dad about religion in Brazil and how it affects the life of Brazilians.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Learn how to talk about it, what to eat, and much more in today's episode.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Understanding Brazil is not for the faint of heart. The modern history of the country reads like a political thriller. In order to understand the situation a little better, we called in for help: Alexia's Dad.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com