Learn Brazilian Portuguese with real-life conversations you'll never find in textbooks or apps. Join bilingual hosts Alexia (🇧🇷 native speaker) and Foster (🇺🇸 learner) as they share their daily life through compelling conversations that will help you understand native speakers more clearly and speak Brazilian Portuguese with confidence.
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Portuguese Language Immersion Podcasts
The Offical Podcast of the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Recursos para saúde mental - dicas práticas e pessoais {CC Classics}
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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, t…
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Vocabulário sobre saúde mental em português {CC Classics}
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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.By Carioca Connection
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Saúde mental - Falando sobre ansiedade em português {CC Classics}
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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!By Carioca Connection
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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.By Carioca Connection
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Cachorros - Talking about dogs in Brazilian Portuguese {CC Classics}
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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?By Carioca Connection
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Nasal Vowels in Brazilian Portuguese {CC Classics}
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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! (00:00) - Introdução à Fonética e Fonologia (01:29) - O que é uma Vogal Nasal? (04:10) - Exemplos de Vogais Nasais Fixas …
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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.…
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How to use the verb ficar in Brazilian Portuguese {CC Classics}
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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! (00:00) - - Introdução do episódio sobre o verbo "ficar" (00:57) - - "Ficar" …
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Se você não sabe brincar, não desce pro play
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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…
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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, emot…
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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 …
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Succession with Carioca Connection {language learning, accents, production, culture & family dynamics}
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In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster dive into the world of television and series, discussing how these have been a comfort during challenging times. They explore the impact of watching series like “Succession” on their lives and touch on cultural insights about acting and accents. With humor and warmth, they reflect on the year…
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In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about ceramics and how small experiments can lead to big changes. Alexia shares her journey from a casual hobby to creating her own ceramic business, Bossa Barro! They explore creativity, identity, and taking risks, while practicing real Brazilian Portuguese you can actually use. If you …
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