Playbooks
Structured learning paths through the Carioca Connection archive. Each Playbook curates the best episodes around a theme — so you can go deep, follow your curiosity, and emerge with real Portuguese.
Aquele abraço, Alexia & Foster
How Playbooks work
The CC archive has nearly 400 episodes. A Playbook does the curation work for you. We pick a theme, sequence the best episodes, annotate the cultural context, and give you a listening guide to go with it.
Each episode links directly to its annotated worksheet inside the CC Club.
Available now
The Brazilian Music Playbook
17 episodes. From the African roots of samba to contemporary artists like Tim Bernardes. The complete musical education — in Portuguese.
Coming soon
The Rio de Janeiro Playbook
The city through Alexia’s eyes. Neighborhoods, food, beach culture, Carnaval, and the way Cariocas actually live.
Coming soon
The TV & Film Playbook
Brazilian cinema and Netflix originals. Cidade de Deus, Bacurau, 3%, and more. Culture and language together.
Coming soon
The Pronunciation Playbook
The sounds that make Brazilian Portuguese unmistakable. Why it sounds the way it does. Built for learners who want to sound real.
Coming soon
Made with ❤️ by Alexia & Foster