Carioca Connection. Brazilian Portuguese Conversation.

There are a lot of differences between Brazilian and American weddings. In this episode, we talk about these differences and much more.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

One of the best ways to make a living in Brazil is by teaching English. It is an incredibly rewarding and fascinating career. In this episode, we talk about how to teach English in Brazil.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Part II of Alexia and Foster talking about São Paulo.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

A carioca and gringo go to São Paulo. We talk about what we saw, learned, and the differences between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

After a visit to the Theatro Municipal, Alexia and Foster discuss the historical place and dance in Rio.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

One of the coolest things about Brazil is the wide array of exotic fruits. But there are so many they can be confusing. In this episode, we break everything down for you.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

In today's episode, we talk about Foster's dad's visit to Rio. We cover a lot of topics, including foreigner's views of Rio and what to do when visiting Brazil.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

In the final part of our series on Brazilian Music, Pablo, Alexia and I talk about the Brazilian Soul and the future of Brazilian music. It is full of great vocabulary and insight. 2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

In part two of a three-part series on Brazilian music, we cover a lot. We talk about instruments, genres, where to see music in Rio, bad jokes about Zika and much more. Most importantly, we talk about how samba never dies.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Brazilian music is essential to what it means to be Brazilian. Brazilians move, they dance, they sing. It's a part of who they are. If you want to understand Brazilians and Brazilian Portuguese: you have to listen to the music. Today's episode is the first installment of a three part series about Brazilian music with an expert on the topic: Dr. Pablo Saturnino Braga. In this episode, we talk about why music is central to Brazilian culture and how to understand it better.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

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 social media in Brazilian society and include tons of great vocabulary that you need to know in order to be digitally savvy in Brazil.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

One of our favorite things about Brazil is the feirinha. The outdoor street markets where you can buy fresh produce, meat, juice, see live music; you can do almost anything really.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

The Olympics are right around the corner. Most people think it will be a disaster. We think it is worth talking about the World Cup and how Brazil has handled major events in the past. Hear our take about the World Cup. (note: Foster really doesn't know anything about soccer, which will be painfully evident in the show).2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Rio has so many great places to visit. The beaches, forests, music venues, bars, clubs, etc. But few people ever talk about its museums. In today's episode, we talk about Rio's newest cultural addition, the Museum of Tomorrow, or the Museu do Amanhã. Absolutely worth the visit.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Rio is hot. Really hot. As much as we love the constant opportunities to go to the beach and do activities outside, sometimes it can be too much. In today's episode: Four Seasons.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Travel changes everything. There is nothing more transformative than leaving where you are and traveling to a new destination. In today's episode, we talk about Alexia's experiences abroad and the power of travel.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

Everyone knows Copacabana and Ipanema. In today's episode, we dive deep into our favorite neighborhoods and Rio.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

In today's episode, we take a little bit of a different approach. Rather than talking about a specific aspect of Brazilian language or culture, we talk about how we are trying to find more solace and stillness in our busy lives.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

In this episode, we cover everything about the 2016 Summer Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro. You will find out what Brazilian think about the Olympics, whether Rio is ready to take the world stage, and much more.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com

In episode 7, Alexia and Foster talk about animals in Rio, the culture of pets and adoption. For Brazil and animal lovers alike, you will learn a lot of useful information in this episode.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come join us in the Carioca Connection Club. https://cariocaconnection.com