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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Língua da Gente - Portuguese Podcast: Lessons
COERLL, University of Texas at Austin, Project Director: Orlando Kelm
In Brazil, the term língua da gente (literally 'language of the people') refers to the way that people actually talk in everyday speech. And that, in essence, is the object behind this series. We hope to provide practical lessons that demonstrate how people really speak, and we do this by presenting brief, slice-of-life dialogs, which focus on some daily situation, scenario, or task that we encounter every day.
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Hang out with me and other students of Brazilian Portuguese! Find out about what motivates them, resources they use, their study routine and tips they have to other students. Learn my top tips on how to learn the language, interesting facts about Brazil and Brazilian culture, picking up new vocabulary and expressions along the way!
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Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com 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…
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Alexia's 3 Portuguese Words to Describe Her Trip to Cyprus 🇨🇾
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Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com 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 an…
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Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com 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 …
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Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com In this week's episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster explore an intriguing question: If 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 …
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Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com 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 m…
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How to improve your listening in Brazilian Portuguese {with Marco Antonio}
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Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com 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 tip…
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Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com 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 m…
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Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com 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 ab…
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Sex and the City and The Office 📺 {learning Portuguese with TV series}
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Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com 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 …
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Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com 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, langua…
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Kamilla Cardoso: Brazilians & South Carolina 🏀
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Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com 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 …
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A conversation about nothing with Alexia & Foster {in Brazilian Portuguese}
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Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com 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…
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What are you afraid of? {Fears in Brazilian Portuguese with Marco}
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Get the worksheets & complete show notes for this episode at https://cariocaconnection.com 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 …
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