Sinopse
Carioca Connection uses natural conversation to improve your Brazilian Portuguese.
Episódios
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Essential Portuguese vocabulary for cooking in Brazil
01/06/2023 Duração: 24minGet the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIn the final episode of the mini-series "Cooking with Carioca Connection," Alexia and Foster dive deep into the most useful vocabulary. If you plan to travel to Brazil, if you like cooking, or if you simply want to improve your Brazilian Portuguese - you will learn a lot from this episode! Enjoy!Interested in massively improving your Portuguese?
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Benefits of cooking in Brazilian Portuguese
25/05/2023 Duração: 18minGet the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIn this episode of Cooking with Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster continue their discussion on kitchen vocabulary and the joys of cooking. They share their personal experiences and talk about the benefits of cooking, both for your physical and mental health. They also discuss time-saving devices and services, such as the Bimby robot of Portugal and the Always Pan. Tune in to learn more about how cooking can improve your Brazilian Portuguese! Interested in massively improving your Portuguese?
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Cooking with Carioca Connection!
18/05/2023 Duração: 13minGet the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIn this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster are excited to share a new mini-series, "Cooking with Carioca Connection!" A member of the Carioca Connection Club suggested an episode of cooking vocabulary, so we hosted a live class on cooking vocab for CC Club members. The live class inspired us to record a mini-season about cooking in Brazilian Portuguese. Enjoy!Interested in massively improving your Portuguese?
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Paralysis Analysis and Distractions
11/05/2023 Duração: 05minGet the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIn this episode, Alexia and Foster discuss the difficulties of dealing with procrastination, especially in regard to distractions and decision-making paralysis. They share their personal experiences and discuss how different work environments, such as home office and co-working, can affect productivity and the ability to focus on specific tasks. With tips and examples, this conversation addresses the balance between staying productive and allowing breaks to avoid distractions.Interested in massively improving your Portuguese?
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Cracking the Portuguese procrastination puzzle
04/05/2023 Duração: 11minGet the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comWelcome back to another episode of Carioca Connection! In this episode, Alexia and Foster continue their discussion about procrastination, exploring the reasons behind it and sharing personal stories. Tune in as they dive into the roles of lack of motivation, poor time management, and task overload contributing to procrastination. Don't miss out on their helpful insights and tips for overcoming these common obstacles. Get ready to tackle procrastination head-on and boost your Brazilian Portuguese! Listen now and join the conversation!Interested in massively improving your Portuguese?
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Portuguese Procrastination: Overcoming Fear of Failure and Perfectionism
27/04/2023 Duração: 16minGet the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comWelcome to another episode of Carioca Connection! In this episode, Alexia and Foster dive into the world of procrastination, discussing how fear of failure and perfectionism often lead us to put off tasks or actions, even when we know there may be negative consequences. We share our personal experiences and insights on how to tackle these common obstacles in both work and personal life. Don't let procrastinate on this episode - tune in and learn how to overcome it!Interested in massively improving your Portuguese?
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Learn Portuguese in your sleep
20/04/2023 Duração: 16minGet the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIn this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about the importance of sleep, and more importantly, how to talk about all things sleep-related in Brazilian Portuguese. Don't sleep on this one, because you will learn a ton of useful Portuguese phrases & expressions. Enjoy! Interested in massively improving your Portuguese?
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Sono e sonhos: Alexia's crazy dream in Portuguese
13/04/2023 Duração: 18minGet the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIn this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about dreams and sleep. Alexia shares a hilariously vivid dream, in which she helps a very famous British man find his hotel. They also discuss the importance of sharing your dreams to practice Portuguese and express the unconscious mind.Interested in massively improving your Portuguese?
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Brazilian Slang from the robots of Rio de Janeiro
06/04/2023 Duração: 17minGet the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIn this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster ask the robots to provide some of the best, most authentic slang from Rio de Janeiro. To our surprise, we learned a lot of useful Brazilian Portuguese phrases and slang. Enjoy! Interested in massively improving your Portuguese?
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Talking about the Pros and Cons of AI in Portuguese
30/03/2023 Duração: 12minGet the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIn this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster discuss the topic of artificial intelligence (AI). We explore both the positive and negative aspects of AI and how it can benefit us in our daily lives. From time management to travel planning, we share some examples of how AI can be useful in different contexts. And of course, we get into the potential risks of relying too much on AI and losing our analytical skills as humans. This episode is a great resource for learners of Brazilian Portuguese who want to expand their vocabulary, improve their listening skills, and have fun at the same time. Enjoy! Interested in massively improving your Portuguese?
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The Beauty of Brazilian Portuguese
23/03/2023 Duração: 26minToday's episode is the first installment of a series exploring the beauty of Brazilian Portuguese. We start with the new book, Latím em Pó, where linguist & translator Caetano Galindo takes a deep dive into the complicated history of the Brazilian Portuguese we know and love today. Want to dive deeper? Join us in the Carioca Connection Club!
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An introduction to Fernando Pessoa {with special guest Marco Antonio!}
16/03/2023 Duração: 10minFan favorite Marco Antonio (Alexia's dad) returns to the show to give us a primer on one of the most influential authors in the Portuguese language — Fernando Pessoa.
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Tim Bernardes
09/03/2023 Duração: 15minGet the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.comIn this week’s episode, Alexia and Foster talk about one of the most amazing Brazilian Portuguese shows they have seen in a long time. Listen & improve your Portuguese with the talented Brazilian artist Tim Bernardes. Interested in massively improving your Portuguese?
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How to pronounce the letter X in Brazilian Portuguese
02/03/2023 Duração: 19minIn this episode, Alexia and Foster talk about the many different pronunciations of the letter X in Brazilian Portuguese. This is one of the most difficult sounds for Portuguese learners, so understanding some of the pronunciation rules will massively improve your Brazilian Portuguese. Enjoy! Interested in improving your Portuguese - Join the Carioca Connection Club today!
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The pros and cons of city life
23/02/2023 Duração: 14minIn today’s episode, Foster rants about his misgivings about living in a big city while Alexia politely corrects his Portuguese.
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A day in the park to improve your Portuguese
16/02/2023 Duração: 16minAlexia and Foster are recording live from one of their favorite parks in Portugal and giving some tips about how to improve your Brazilian Portuguese no matter where you are.
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Brazilian Portuguese abbreviations you need to know in 2023
09/02/2023 Duração: 13minAlexia puts Foster’s Portuguese to the test with a rapid-fire quiz. Learn about the most important Brazilian Portuguese abbreviations that you need to know in 2023 and have some fun at the same time. 2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com
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Love is Blind Brazil
03/02/2023 Duração: 16minAlexia and Foster just finished the second season of Love is Blind Brazil. Without giving any spoilers, they talk about some of the benefits of watching Brazilian reality shows to improve your Portuguese.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com
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Medical situations in Portuguese
26/01/2023 Duração: 13minIn this episode, we talk about Foster’s allergic reaction, allergies in general, and how to prepare for a visit to the doctor in Brazilian Portuguese. 2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com
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Going to the gym & essential fitness vocabulary
19/01/2023 Duração: 12min2023 is the year that Alexia is going to get in good physical shape. We talk about Alexia’s experience going to the gym and the essential fitness vocabulary to sound Brazilian.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com