Alexia Souza
Co-host of Carioca Connection
Appears in 340 Episodes
S07:E26 - Being grateful for simple things in life
Thanksgiving was last week and this time of the year normally gets us thinking about gratitude. In this episode, Alexia reflects on gratitude and shares some of the th...
S07:E25 - Thanksgiving and friendsgiving
In this episode, Marco Antonio and Alexia talk about thanksgiving, or friendsgiving outside of the U.S., and the importance of this date for them. In Brazil, we normal...
S07:E24 - We're definitely dependent on the internet... And it's scary
Last month we experienced a Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp blackout, and the consequences were varied. Some people took the opportunity to disconnect and do somethin...
S07:E23 - How dependent are we on the internet?
Last month we experienced a Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp blackout, and the consequences were varied. Some people took the opportunity to disconnect and do somethin...
S07:E22 - What the Carioca Connection Club is all about...and why you should join!
For the past year, we've been working on a completely new program — the Carioca Connection Club, your one-stop shop to improve your Brazilian Portuguese.How does it wo...
S07:E21 - What is Carioca Connection Club?
For the past year, we've been working on a completely new program — the Carioca Connection Club, and this episode is all about it.We've curated more than 5 years of wo...
S07:E20 - Getting sick in Brazil {Practice makes perfect from “The Fundamentals”}
This episode is a little bit different from what we normally do. Today's episode is a repetition audio from our Fundamentals course. Listen and repeat. Practice makes ...
S07:E19 - Preparing to travel to Brazil {from “The Fundamentals”}
On this episode of “The Fundamentals” Alexia and Foster talk about the things you need to know regarding accommodations in Portuguese.The Fundamentals is a 4-week cour...
S07:E18 - How one Brazilian embraces different cultures {with Adriana from Adventures with Alexia}
In this episode of Adventures with Alexia, Alexia talks to Adriana. An old friend of Alexia’s, Adriana knows a thing or two about living in different cultures. Growing...
S07:E17 - All of the sudden...you end up in Singapore {Adventures with Alexia}
On this episode of Adventures with Alexia — a collection of captivating conversations with Brazilians traveling the world we offer at Carioca Connection Club, Alexia t...
S07:E16 - Adventures with Alexia {Special Project!}
Alexia is working on a new project, one of the big ones. She's talking to Brazilians living outside of Brazil who have a lot of stories to tell. From Gasglow to Singap...
S07:E15 - Finnish community in Penedo, Brazil
Penedo is home to the biggest Finnish community in Brazil and you won't believe how it got started. A hint: it has a lot to do with the sun, vegetarianism and abstaini...
S07:E14 - Ilha Grande, Rio de Janeiro
A beautiful natural paradise in Rio de Janeiro that was once a place of isolation for lepers and a maximum security prison, Ilha Grande has a lot of stories you probab...
S07:E13 - Porto de Galinhas, Pernambuco
Besides being one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil, Porto de Galinhas has an inspiring ecological preservation project to save seahorse population. Learn more a...
S07:E12 - Búzios, Rio de Janeiro
Also known as Brazilian Saint-Tropez, Búzios is a charming historical town in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Whether you like beaches, shopping, or great food, Búzios ha...
S07:E11 - Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro
Brazil transitioned from monarchy to democracy in 1889. But did you know that there is a city in Brazil where people still have to pay taxes to the imperial family? It...
S07:E10 - Getting a haircut in Brazil
At some point, you might need to get a haircut in Brazil. This can be a complicated experience. You probably don't want to ask for 'costeletas' instead of 'cavanhaque'...
S07:E09 - Wait... Is Méqui Donalds a thing?
Have you ever wondered how Brazilians talk about fast food in Brazil? It's way different than English. In this episode, we break down the most important vocabulary tha...
S07:E08 - How to rent a car in Brazil
Talking about cars in Brazil can be pretty complicated. Whether you are renting a car or just having a casual conversation, this episode is full of real Portuguese tha...
S07:E07 - Famous brands with difficult pronunciations in Brazil
In this episode Foster and Alexia compare the way Brazilians and English speakers pronounce famous retail brands. If you're going shopping in Brazil, you need to check...
S07:E06 - The Circle Brasil - Intellectually debatable, linguistically rich
Sometimes the best language learning material is where you least expect it. Alexia and Foster talk about a new reality show that illustrates the diversity and richness...
S07:E05 - Brazilian pronunciation of airlines that you need to know
Now that you've learned a lot of vocabulary for when you arrive at the airport, it's time to learn how Brazilians actually talk so you don't get on the wrong flight.20...
S07:E04 - At the airport in Brazil...e agora?
Todos nós estamos morrendo de saudades de viajar...so we recorded an episode with all of the most important Brazilian Portuguese vocabulary that you need know when you...
S07:E03 - Mental Health: Resources
Recently, we've been discussing mental health using real-life Brazilian Portuguese. In this episode, we talk about the resources we use to take care of our own mental ...
S07:E02 - Mental Health: Vocabulary
In the previous episode we talked about anxiety and the importance of mental health. In this episode, Foster and Alexia talk about the most important vocabulary that y...
S07:E01 - Mental Health: Anxiety
In this episode we talk about one of the most recurrent themes of our generation: anxiety.
The Best Of: Finalmente juntos!
Levou quase 7 meses para estarmos juntos novamente. A pandemia pegou todos nós de surpresa e não poderíamos imaginar o que vinha pela frente. Hoje comentamos sobre a n...
The Best Of: Como recuperar uma língua
Como recuperar uma língua e continuar motivado a estudar? Hoje conversamos sobre a experiência do Foster de como manter o português ativo mesmo depois de ter estudado ...
The Best Of: O que significa o Instagram para os brasileiros
O que realmente significa o Instagram para os brasileiros? No episódio de hoje tentamos entender as boas oportunidades que o Instagram dá para nós e como utilizamos da...
The Best Of: Aliens no Brasil. Varginha tem muito o que contar!
ET de Varginha. Uma história que já tem anos no Brasil e que até hoje desperta dúvidas e suposições. Você acredita em Aliens? E que pessoas realmente viram? Bom, hoje ...