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Learn Brazilian Portuguese with real-life conversations you'll never find in textbooks or apps. Join Alexia (🇧🇷 native speaker) and Foster (🇺🇸 learning Portuguese) to have interesting, fun conversations that will improve your Brazilian Portuguese comprehension and communication.

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Learn Brazilian Portuguese with real-life conversations you'll never find in textbooks or apps. Join Alexia (🇧🇷 native speaker) and Foster (🇺🇸 learning Portuguese) to have interesting, fun conversations that will improve your Brazilian Portuguese comprehension and communication.

    Sex and the City and The Office 📺 {learning Portuguese with TV series}

    Sex and the City and The Office 📺 {learning Portuguese with TV series}

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    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 emotional ties they have with their favorite series.
    This episode is filled with insights and humor, making it perfect for both fans of 'The Office' and newcomers alike. Plus, get Alexia’s take on the new Brazilian movie, 'Evidências'. Tune in for a fun look at cultural differences in television and tons of real-life Brazilian Portuguese!
    E agora em português...
    Neste episódio do Carioca Connection, Alexia e Foster exploram a popular série americana 'The Office'. 
    Alexia assiste pela primeira vez, enquanto Foster revisita a série, descobrindo episódios perdidos pelo caminho. Eles discutem o retrato que a série faz da cultura dos escritórios americanos e comparam com outras séries como 'Sex and the City'. Ouça enquanto eles compartilham seus personagens favoritos e os vínculos emocionais que criaram com suas séries prediletas. 
    Este episódio está repleto de insights e humor, sendo perfeito tanto para fãs de 'The Office' quanto para quem está conhecendo a série agora. Além disso, confira a opinião de Alexia sobre o novo filme brasileiro 'Evidências'. Sintonize para uma divertida exploração das diferenças culturais na televisão e muito português brasileiro real!

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    • 17 min
    Alexia goes to Cyprus!

    Alexia goes to Cyprus!

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    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 Brazilian Portuguese…Neste episódio do Carioca Connection, Alexia e Foster batem um papo sobre suas viagens, focando na viagem de trabalho da Alexia para o Chipre. Eles comparam o português do Brasil com o de Portugal, trazendo dicas valiosas para quem está aprendendo. A conversa tá cheia de humor, dicas de viagem, barreiras linguísticas e diferenças culturais. Perfeito pra quem se interessa pela cultura brasileira, quer melhorar no idioma ou curte viajar.

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    • 15 min
    Kamilla Cardoso: Brazilians & South Carolina 🏀

    Kamilla Cardoso: Brazilians & South Carolina 🏀

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    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 usual casual style, this conversation is full of real-life Brazilian Portuguese goodies. Enjoy!
    And now in Brazilian Portuguese...
    Neste episódio do Carioca Connection, Alexia e Foster batem um papo sobre a trajetória de Kamilla Cardoso do Brasil até o time de basquete da Universidade da Carolina do Sul. Eles comentam sobre as vitórias dela no campeonato nacional e como ela tem conquistado os fãs. Também falam sobre o técnico dela e outros jogadores. E conforme Kamilla vai ficando mais famosa, os apresentadores estão na expectativa de vê-la representando o Brasil nas Olimpíadas. Num papo descontraído, cheio de brasilidades, esse episódio promete!

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    • 14 min
    A conversation about nothing with Alexia & Foster {in Brazilian Portuguese}

    A conversation about nothing with Alexia & Foster {in Brazilian Portuguese}

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    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 episode was a conversation without a specific theme, but promise a more structured next episode.
    And now in Brazilian Portuguese...
    Neste episódio do Carioca Connection, Foster e Alexia conversam sobre diversos assuntos, desde a importância das viradas de mês até o show do Tim Bernardes. Eles discutem a experiência de assistir ao show, a importância do Coliseu do Porto e a sensibilidade das músicas de Tim. Além disso, eles falam sobre a rotina de "jovens senhoras" e um incidente com o cachorro deles. No final, eles concluem que o episódio foi uma conversa sem tema específico, mas prometem um próximo episódio mais estruturado.

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    • 14 min
    What are you afraid of? {Fears in Brazilian Portuguese with Marco}

    What are you afraid of? {Fears in Brazilian Portuguese with Marco}

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    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 cooking.
    E agora em português...Neste episódio do Carioca Connection, Alexia e seu pai, Marco Antônio, discutem seus medos irracionais e racionais. Eles falam sobre o medo como um sentimento inexplicável, mencionando exemplos como medo de avião, ondas do mar e alturas. Também brincam com a ideia de medos relacionados a vidas passadas. No final, mencionam o medo racional de cozinhar.
    Quotes from this episode of Carioca Connection:
    “Medo é irracional, às vezes não é irracional, às vezes é racional, leão está correndo atrás de você é uma coisa real.”- Marco 02:08“Eu sei o medo que você tem. Qual? De cozinhar. Você sempre tem medo de cozinhar e que vai dar errado, é igualzinho com o que eu tenho, eu odeio fazer as coisas e não dão certo e eu fico frustrada com aquilo, Então é medo.”- Alexia 06:08

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    • 7 min
    8 phrases that only Brazilians understand

    8 phrases that only Brazilians understand

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    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 reputation). These phrases are typical of Brazilian culture and can be difficult to understand for people of other nationalities.
    And now in Brazilian Portuguese...Neste episódio do Carioca Connection, Alexia e Foster discutem o significado de oito frases que só os brasileiros entendem. As frases incluem expressões como "a porta dormiu aberta" (esquecer de fechar a porta durante a noite), "a luz dormindo acesa" (esquecer de desligar as luzes durante a noite) e "não conheço, mas eu sei quem é" (conhecer alguém apenas de reputação). Essas frases são típicas da cultura brasileira e podem ser difíceis de entender para pessoas de outras nacionalidades.

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    • 15 min

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