2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection In this exciting episode of Carioca Connection , Alexia invites a very special guest, her father Marco Antonio, to dive into the world of the 2024 Paris Olympics. They discuss their favorite Olympic moments, the highs and lows of Brazil’s performance, and share personal memories of past Olympic games. This episode is packed with engaging and informal conversations that capture the essence o...
Aug 22, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection In this episode of Carioca Connection , Alexia and Foster delve into the world of artistic gymnastics. 🤸 They explore the he challenges athletes face, the excitement of the sport, particularly focusing on the Brazilian athletes and their performances. This episode is perfect for listeners who want to expand their vocabulary related to sports and deepen their understanding of Brazilian cult...
Aug 19, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection In this episode of Carioca Connection , Alexia and Foster dive into the unique passion and energy of Brazilian fans during the Olympics. They discuss the deep connection Brazilians feel to their athletes, the challenges faced by Brazilian athletes, and how this enthusiasm unites the nation during the Games. As always, this fun & engaging conversation is full of real-life Brazilian Portu...
Aug 15, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia & Foster explore the official uniforms for the 2024 Olympics, with a special focus on the Brazilian uniform chosen by the Olympic Committee. The conversation revolves around how these uniforms represent national culture and identity, highlighting the colors and styles each country uses to stand out. They also discuss the connection between f...
Aug 13, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection In this episode of Carioca Connection , Alexia and Foster dive into the excitement of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Recording outside, Alexia and Foster bring the Olympic spirit to life while sharing their thoughts on the upcoming games. Key points discussed: Comparison between the Rio 2016 and Paris 2024 Olympics Brazilian athletes to watch and favorite Olympic sports Unique reactions of Parisi...
Aug 08, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster wrap up their discussion on the Brazilian reality show "Casamento às Cegas" (Love is Blind) and dive into wedding-related vocabulary. From dress fittings to ceremony details, they cover essential Portuguese terms for anyone planning or attending a Brazilian wedding. Key takeaways: • Learn the difference between "asfalto" and "morro" i...
Aug 06, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brazil is making history at the Olympics! Caught up in the moment, we turned on the microphones to capture Alexia's reaction to a truly historic Olympic performance. 🇧🇷 As always, this fun & engaging conversation is full of real-life Brazilian Portuguese vocabulary & idiomatic expressions that you won't find in textbooks or apps. Click play to listen & learn!
Aug 02, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster dive into the world of Brazilian Portuguese terms of endearment, inspired by the reality show "Casamento às Cegas" (Love is Blind). From common pet names to quirky and unique expressions, they explore the rich tapestry of affectionate language used by Brazilian couples. Key takeaways: • Common terms like "amor" (love) and "querido/a" ...
Aug 01, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster dive into the Brazilian version of the hit reality show "Love is Blind" ( Casamento às Cegas ). Recording from Foster's childhood home in South Carolina, Alexia and Foster share their insights on the latest season. Key points discussed: The unique format of Casamento às Cegas and its cultural significance Differences in this season's ...
Jul 25, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection Desconectando para Reconectar: A Importância do Reset na Produtividade In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster conclude their mini-series on "slow productivity" by discussing the third principle: working at a natural human rhythm. They explore modern society's fast pace, the importance of avoiding overload, and finding sustainable work-life balance. The duo shares personal ...
Jul 18, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection Improve your Brazilian Portuguese with Alexia and Foster in this engaging language learning podcast. In this episode, part of a miniseries on "slow productivity," they explore the concept of prioritizing quality over quantity in daily life. In this episode: Natural conversations in Brazilian Portuguese Insights into Brazilian culture and lifestyle Practical vocabulary and expressions in con...
Jul 11, 2024•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia & Foster continue their conversation about work & productivity, discussing ideas from Cal Newport's new book - "Slow Productivity - The Lost Art of Accomplishment without Burnout." In today's episode, Alexia & Foster have a conversation about one of the key pillars of slow productivity - "Do fewer things." As always, this episode is...
Jul 03, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection In this episode of Carioca Connection , Alexia and Foster dive into the concept of Slow Productivity, inspired by Cal Newport's book Slow Productivity . This marks the beginning of a new mini-series on work and productivity. Join us for an engaging conversation filled with real-life Brazilian Portuguese, full of fun expressions and Portuguese phrases you won't find in apps or textbooks. E a...
Jun 27, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster wrap up their conversation about Alexia's recent trip to Cyprus with an interesting question: If you had to describe an entire trip and country in only two or three words, what words would you choose and why? Alexia chose some unique words that led to a entertaining & engaging conversation. As always, this episode is full of real-...
Jun 20, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection Welcome to another episode of Carioca Connection. Today, Alexia and Foster continue the intriguing conversation from the last episode. After Alexia’s rant about Airbnb, it’s Foster’s turn to share his ideas. What if Foster were appointed absolute ruler? What would he change? Get ready for a fun and twist-filled conversation as Foster and Alexia discuss everything from eliminating cars to cr...
Jun 13, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection In this week's episode of Carioca Connection , Alexia and Foster explore an intriguing question: I f you were emperor of the world for one day, what one thing would you change and why? The conversation quickly transforms into a very funny, yet educational rant from Alexia, mostly directed towards Airbnb. As always, this episode is full of real-life Brazilian Portuguese, including useful voc...
Jun 06, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection In this episode of Carioca Connection , Alexia and Foster dive into Alexia's recent work trip to Cyprus. From navigating the unique immigration process to exploring local culture, Alexia's journey is full of surprises and insights. They chat about the fun of meeting colleagues in person after working remotely for so long, and the humorous moments when locals thought Alexia was Greek. Discov...
May 30, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection In this episode of Carioca Connection , Alexia is joined by a very special guest - her dad Marco Antonio - to discuss an important topic for language learners: improving your listening skills! Through their casual father-daughter chat, you'll get practical tips on overcoming hearing difficulties. Pay attention as Marco shares his personal story of getting hearing aids and how they let him t...
May 23, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster revisit their experience at the Yayoi Kusama exhibit in Porto's Serralves Museum. They dive into the Japanese artist's trippy "infinity rooms" - these mind-blowing installations of mirrored balls that make you feel like you're trapped in an endless kaleidoscope. Hilarity ensues as Foster admits he got totally lost. It's the perfect ch...
May 16, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection In this episode of Carioca Connection , Alexia discusses an important historical event with her father Marco Antonio - the Carnation Revolution that ended Portugal's dictatorship in 1974. Through their engaging conversation, you'll learn fascinating details about this peaceful transition to democracy. Pay close attention as they use authentic Brazilian Portuguese to describe the military's ...
May 09, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster explore the popular American sitcom 'The Office'. Alexia watches it for the first time, while Foster revisits the series, discovering missed episodes along the way. They discuss the show’s portrayal of American office culture and compare it to other shows like 'Sex and the City'. Listen as they share their favorite characters and the ...
May 02, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection In this episode of Carioca Connection , Alexia and Foster discuss their upcoming travels, particularly Alexia's trip to Cyprus. They compare Brazilian and European Portuguese, offering insights for learners. The conversation includes humor, travel tips, language barriers, and cultural differences. Ideal for those interested in Brazilian culture, language learning, or travel. And now in Braz...
Apr 25, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster discuss Kamilla Cardoso's journey from Brazil to the University of South Carolina basketball team. They talk about her success in the national championship and her impact on fans. They also mention her coach and other players. As Kamilla gains popularity, the hosts look forward to seeing her represent Brazil in the Olympics. In their ...
Apr 18, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection In this episode of Carioca Connection , Foster and Alexia discuss various topics, from the importance of month-end to the Tim Bernardes show. They discuss the experience of watching the show, the importance of the Coliseu do Porto, and the sensitivity of Tim's music. In addition, they talk about the routine of "young ladies" and an incident with their dog. In the end, they conclude that the...
Apr 11, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection In this special episode of Carioca Connection , Alexia and is joined by her father, Marco Antônio! Alexia and Marco discuss their irrational and rational fears. They talk about fear as an inexplicable feeling, mentioning examples such as fear of flying, ocean waves, and heights. They also play with the idea of fears related to past lives. In the end, they mention the rational fear of cookin...
Apr 04, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection In this episode of Carioca Connection , Alexia and Foster discuss the meaning of eight phrases that only Brazilians understand. The phrases include expressions such as "the door slept open" (forgetting to close the door during the night), "the light sleeping on" (forgetting to turn off the lights during the night) and "I don't know them, but I know who they are" (knowing someone only by rep...
Mar 28, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection What's your guilty pleasure? Join Alexia and Foster in this episode of Carioca Connection , as they reveal their own vices over laughs and honest conversation. In this insightful yet entertaining episode, the pair works through question cards that spark discussions around indulgences we can't resist, even though we know we should. Listeners will pick up natural Brazilian vocabulary and expr...
Mar 21, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster share the mishaps and unique cultural insights from Alexia's first experience in an American hospital. In their engaging and conversational style, Alexia and Foster explore the nuance of the American healthcare system through the eyes of a Brazilian. As always, this episode is full of real-life Brazilian Portuguese vocabulary, grammar...
Mar 14, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection After an extended break, Carioca Connection, is back for 2024 with Season 9! In the first episode of Season 9, Alexia and Foster dive into the story of their unexpected adventures and misadventures during their end-of-year "vacation" in 2023. With Carioca Connection's signature blend of humor, Brazilian culture, and real-life Brazilian Portuguese lessons, this episode invites you on a memor...
Mar 07, 2024•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast 2025 is your year to level up your Brazilian Portuguese—agora é a hora! 🇧🇷 Join us at Carioca Connection One of our favorite classic episodes of Carioca Connection. Originally recorded and published in 2016, this episode shows how much the world has changed since we started the podcast. 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 socia...
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