Season 8

In the first episode of Season 8, we ring in the New Year talking about Brazilian traditions and superstitions.

In this episode, Alexia and Foster talk about New Year’s Resolutions and how to set goals in Brazilian Portuguese.

2023 is the year that Alexia is going to get in good physical shape. We talk about Alexia’s experience going to the gym and the essential fitness vocabulary to sound Brazilian.

In this episode, we talk about Foster’s allergic reaction, allergies in general, and how to prepare for a visit to the doctor in Brazilian Portuguese.

Alexia and Foster just finished the second season of Love is Blind Brazil. Without giving any spoilers, they talk about some of the benefits of watching Brazilian reality shows to improve your Portuguese.

Alexia puts Foster’s Portuguese to the test with a rapid-fire quiz. Learn about some of the most important Brazilian Portuguese abbreviations that you need to know in 2023.

Alexia and Foster are recording live from one of their favorite parks in Portugal and giving some tips about how to improve your Brazilian Portuguese no matter where you are.

In today’s episode, Foster rants about his misgivings about living in a big city while Alexia politely corrects his Portuguese.

In this episode, Alexia and Foster talk about the many different pronunciations of the letter X in Brazilian Portuguese. This is one of the most difficult sounds for Portuguese learners, so understanding some of the pronunciation rules will massively improve your Brazilian Portuguese. Enjoy!

In this week’s episode, Alexia and Foster talk about one of the most amazing Brazilian Portuguese shows they have seen in a long time. Listen & improve your Portuguese with the talented Brazilian artist Tim Bernardes.

Marco Antonio returns to the show to give us a primer on one of the most influential authors in the Portuguese language — Fernando Pessoa.

Today's episode is the first installment of a series exploring the beauty of Brazilian Portuguese. We start with the new book, Latím em Pó, where linguist & translator Caetano Galindo takes a deep dive into the complicated history of the Brazilian Portuguese we know and love today.

In this episode, Alexia and Foster talk about the AI revolution in Brazilian Portuguese.

In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster ask the robots to provide some of the best, most authentic slang from Rio de Janeiro. To our surprise, we learned a lot of useful Brazilian Portuguese phrases and slang. Enjoy!

In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about dreams and sleep. Alexia shares a hilariously vivid dream, in which she helps a very famous British man find his hotel. They also discuss the importance of sharing your dreams to practice Portuguese and express the unconscious mind.

In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about the importance of sleep, and more importantly, how to talk about all things sleep-related in Brazilian Portuguese. Don't sleep on this one, because you will learn a ton of useful Portuguese phrases & expressions. Enjoy!

In this episode, Alexia and Foster dive into the world of procrastination, discussing how fear of failure and perfectionism often lead us to put off tasks or actions, even when we know there may be negative consequences. Join them as they share personal experiences and insights on how to tackle these common obstacles in both work and personal life. Don't let procrastination hold you back - tune in and learn how to overcome it!

Welcome back to another episode of Carioca Connection! In this episode, Alexia and Foster continue their discussion on procrastination, exploring the reasons behind it and sharing personal stories. Tune in as they dive into the roles of lack of motivation, poor time management, and task overload in contributing to procrastination. Don't miss out on their helpful insights and tips for overcoming these common obstacles. Get ready to tackle procrastination head-on and boost your productivity! Listen now and join the conversation!

In this episode, Alexia and Foster discuss the difficulties of dealing with procrastination, especially in regards to distractions and decision-making paralysis. They share their personal experiences and discuss how different work environments, such as home office and co-working, can affect productivity and the ability to focus on specific tasks. With tips and examples, this conversation addresses the balance between staying productive and allowing for breaks to avoid distractions.

In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster are excited to share a new mini-series, "Cooking with Carioca Connection!" A member of the Carioca Connection Club suggested an episode cooking vocabulary, so we hosted a live class on cooking vocab for CC Club members. The live class inspired us to record an entire seasons about cooking in Brazilian Portuguese. Enjoy!

In this episode of Cooking with Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster continue their discussion on kitchen vocabulary and the joys of cooking. They share their personal experiences and talk about the benefits of cooking, both for your physical and mental health. They also discuss time-saving devices and services, such as the Bimby robot of Portugal and the Always Pan. Tune in to learn more about these helpful tools and how they can make cooking easier and more enjoyable.

In the final episode of the mini-series "Cooking with Carioca Connection," Alexia and Foster dive deep into the most useful vocabulary. If you plan to travel to Brazil, if you like cooking, or if you simply want to improve your Brazilian Portuguese - you will learn a lot from this episode! Enjoy!

In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia & Foster talk about one of their favorite TV shows of all time — Ted Lasso. Whether you are a fan of the show or not, listen to this episode for tons of authentic Brazilian Portuguese, new vocabulary, and some good laughs.

In this special edition of Carioca Connection, Alexia & Foster talk about Brazilian Valentine’s Day and the art of gift-giving.

In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster dive into another TV series, "The Diplomat.”

In this episode of Carioca Connection as they dive into the captivating series "Daisy Jones and the Six." They discuss Taylor Jenkins Reid's book adaptation, exploring the world of a band that rose to fame in the 70s. Experience the musical journey of a generation filled with rock 'n' roll, drugs, and wild stories. Alexia and Foster share their thoughts on the series, highlighting the incredible cast, the authentic musical performances, and the nostalgic portrayal of a bygone era. If you're a music lover, a history buff, or enjoy a good story, you will love this episode. And of course, you will learn a ton of real-life Brazilian Portuguese at the same time!

In this episode of Carioca Connection, hosts Alexia and Foster explore the interesting idioms of Brazilian Portuguese, focusing on the English words "overrated" and "underrated". They discuss their Brazilian Portuguese equivalents, "superestimado" and "subestimado", providing insights into the usage of these idioms in context. This enriching conversation also reveals how English words are assimilated into Brazilian Portuguese. Whether you're a beginner or advanced learner, this episode will help you deepen your understanding of Brazilian Portuguese language and culture.

In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster play a game where they discuss whether things are overrated, underrated, or appropriate. They cover topics like cheeseburgers, Paris, bacon, surprise parties, and costume parties. This episode will help listeners improve their Brazilian Portuguese by providing vocabulary and examples related to opinions, comparisons, and expressing preferences.

In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster dive into one of the most useful verbs in Brazilian Portuguese. The verb ficar. They discuss the many different ways you can use ficar and how important the verb ficar is for your Portuguese.

In this episode of Carioca Connection, Foster attends a meditation workshop in Portugal. He describes his experience participating in a meditation retreat in Portuguese. Alexia gives her perspective on meditation. As always, this is a fun episode filled with tons of useful, real-life Brazilian Portuguese!

In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about the concept of “Beginner’s Mind” and how you can apply this technique to improve your Brazilian Portuguese.

In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster revisit a popular theme on the show — remote work.

In this episode of Carioca Connection, we continue our conversation about how to stay healthy while working remotely. Alexia shares some of her best tips for setting limits and finding a healthy work-life balance. As always, lots of laugh and great Brazilian Portuguese!

In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about the curious origin story of one of Brazil's most delicious snacks - "pastel de feira."Whether or not you have tried Brazil's "pastel de feira," you are in for a treat with this episode. As always, you will learn tons of real-life Brazilian Portuguese and want to eat a pastel immediately after listening. Aperta play!

In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about the popular Brazilian Portuguese expression - "Maria vai com as outras." This is the first installment of a series of episodes about popular Brazilian Portuguese expressions that you need to know. Do you know what it means when a Brazilian says, "Maria vai com as outras...?" You will after listening to this episode of Carioca Connection. Aperta play!

In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about the popular Brazilian Portuguese expression - "Fazer vaquinha" 🐄This is another installment of a series of episodes about popular Brazilian Portuguese expressions that you need to know.Do you know what it means when a Brazilian says, "Fazer vaquinha?"You will after listening to this episode of Carioca Connection. Aperta play!

Today is Brazilian Independence Day! Feliz dia da Independência do Brasil! In today’s episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about the origins and history of Brazilian Independence Day, what it means to Alexia nowadays, and much more! As always, this episode is full of real-life Brazilian Portuguese that you want find anywhere else. Click play to improve your Portuguese and have some fun at the same time! No episódio especial do Carioca Connection, Alexia e Foster comemoram o Dia da Independência do Brasil, discutindo a história por trás da data, incluindo o papel de Dom Pedro I e o Grito do Ipiranga. Eles também falam sobre a bandeira brasileira e como o feriado é comemorado no país. Como brasileira vivendo em Portugal, Alexia compartilha sua perspectiva sobre a importância da independência do Brasil e como os brasileiros se relacionam com sua cultura e país de origem.

In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about the popular Brazilian expression, “Pão Duro.” They discuss the importance of Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation with this tricky phrase and much more. As always, this episode is full of real-life Brazilian Portuguese, tons of new vocabulary, and lots of laughs. Aperta play!

In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia teaches Foster the history and how to use another popular Brazilian Portuguese expression! This episode is all about the expression “Quinto dos Infernos” and the fascinating origens of this popular Portuguese phrase in Brazil.

In the final episode of season 8 of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about their recent experience getting sick with covid, the guilt of not working, and some future plans.