Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation

Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation

Author: Carioca Connection Language: Portuguese Episodes: 375
Há uma diferença enorme entre o português dos livros e a língua que se fala nas ruas do Rio de Janeiro, nos cafés de São Paulo ou nas praias do Nordeste. É nesse espaço, entre a teoria e a prática, que o Carioca Connection-Brazilian Portuguese Conversation se encontra. Alexia, uma carioca de fato, e Foster, que está aprendendo o idioma, não dão aulas formais. Em vez disso, eles simplesmente conversam. Os episódios giram em torno das situações do dia a dia, dos planos para o fim de semana, de uma ida ao mercado ou de uma memória de infância, tudo travado num diálogo natural e descontraído. Ouvir essa troca é como ter um assento na mesa ao lado em uma lanchonete ou no banco de trás de um carro cheio de amigos. A dinâmica única, com uma falante nativa e um aprendiz em constante evolução, oferece uma perspectiva dupla valiosa: você capta a autenticidade e os nuances da Alexia enquanto acompanha as dúvidas e os momentos de claridade do Foster. Esse podcast é feito para quem cansou de frases robotizadas e quer treinar o ouvido para o ritmo, as gírias e a musicalidade do português brasileiro real. A cada conversa, sua compreensão auditiva se afia e o medo de falar vai diminuindo, substituído pela confiança de quem finalmente está começando a pegar o jeito da coisa.
Episodes
S07:E39 - Como aprender vocabulário com Netflix [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:11
In this episode, we talk about the new Netflix series "The Greatest Robbery of Brazil's Central Bank." More specifically, we teach you our methods for learning vocabulary most effectively when watching series and movies…
S07:E38 - It's time to learn Portuguese! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:57
Do you know how to say the title of this episode in the correct way in Portuguese? Today with this episode you will finally learn. Don't worry, we know that the difference between TEMPO and HORA in Portuguese can be very…
S07:E36 - A brief analysis of Oração ao Tempo from Caetano Veloso [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:15
In this episode, Alexia provides a quick analysis of the song Oração Ao Tempo from Caetano Veloso. This beautiful song holds a special place in Alexia’s heart, so she wanted to share it with you and help you read between…
S07:E35 - Because your Portuguese needs to be on time! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:15
There are many uses of the word "time" in Portuguese. Today we continue our conversation about Alexia's favorite word and how you can make the most with your vocabulary. 2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come…
S07:E34 - Do you have a favorite word in Portuguese? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:08
We are back talking about favorite words in Portuguese. This was one of the subjects from our last Live Class from Carioca Connection Club and we wanted to share a little bit more of Alexia's favorite word in Portuguese…
S07:E33 - How do we deal with stage fright? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:23
If you listened to the previous episode, you already have a pretty good idea of what stage fright is. Well, we’re podcasters so we have to deal with it every single day. In this episode we share some tips and methods we…
S07:E32 - Stage fright, do you have it? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:04
We all had to speak in front of a relatively big audience at some point of our lives, and that can be terrifying. That's exactly what we’ll talk about in this episode.2023 is the year to improve your Portuguese! Come joi…
S07:E31 - Alexia is visiting the U.S. (and more family vocabulary) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:47
Alexia is visiting the U.S. to meet her nephew, so we're bringing another episode with more family vocabulary. Don't panic just yet... As Alexia says, if you don't remember who that family member is, "Chama de primo que…
S07:E30 - The family is getting bigger... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:57
Alexia and just Foster became tios! And as you probably guessed, there is a lot of family vocabulary involved. Sobrinho, primo, cunhada, madrasta... You should just press play and enjoy! 2023 is the year to improve your…