Foster Hodge
Co-host of Carioca Connection
Appears in 360 Episodes
How to use gerunds in Brazilian Portuguese
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster dive into the fascinating world of Brazilian Portuguese grammar, specifically focusing on the use of the gerun...
How to sing Happy Birthday in Brazilian Portuguese 🥳
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster dive into the fun world of birthday celebrations in Brazil. They unravel the quirks and differences in how “Pa...
Comédia, coragem, cerâmica
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster delve into the world of stand-up comedy, discussing a recent show they watched featuring comedian Mike Birbigl...
Eu moro onde você tira férias 🇧🇷
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster delve into their recent trip to England, focusing on a lively debate about the differences between visiting pa...
Palaces, Patinhos, and Portuguese Pronunciation Challenges
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster discuss the history and attractions of Blenheim Palace. The conversation includes Foster's ongoing battle with...
Reading, Remembering, and Real Portuguese: A Day in Oxford
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster share their journey through England, from charming towns like Woodstock to the iconic city of Oxford. They exp...
Brazilian Portuguese Slang in the English Countryside
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster take us on a journey through their recent vacation to the English countryside. They share stories of reconnect...
Caminhar e conversar com Carioca Connection
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster take you on a relaxing walk through Porto’s beautiful Parque da Cidade. They discuss the importance of breaks ...
Frases sobre pets em português 🦮
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster dive into the world of pets and explore the fascinating array of expressions and sayings in Brazilian Portugue...
Lessons learned from caretaking and chaos
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster share their experiences with Alexia’s father’s heart surgery. They explore the nuances of dealing with family ...
Vamos começar pelo começo
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster delve into an unexpected journey with Alexia’s father. What started as a simple medical check-up turned into a...
Apagão em Portugal {part 2}
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster chronicle their chaotic experience during a blackout in Portugal. They share how they managed a day filled wit...
Apagão: Real-life Brazilian Portuguese in emergency situations {Part 1}
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster dive into the unexpected challenges they faced during a massive power outage in the Iberian Peninsula. They sh...
Portuguese Plant Festival! 🪴 {como falar sobre o fim de semana em português}
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster talk about their weekend at a plant show in Porto, Portugal. They saw orchids, bromeliads, and bonsais. Alexia...
Buddy's Birthday! 🐶 {como falar sobre o fim de semana em português}
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster celebrate Buddy’s fifth birthday! 🥳They reflect on how pets enrich our lives with love, companionship, and lif...
Tiny Experiments in Brazilian Portuguese {part 2}
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster continue their conversation “Tiny Experiments” and the mental barriers that often accompany personal growth jo...
Pequenos experimentos em português {Tiny experiments in Brazilian Portuguese}
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Foster and Alexia dive into the world of “Tiny Experiments,” a book that explores how small, purposeful experiments can lead to ...
Quem ama o feio, bonito lhe parece - Brazilian expressions {part 4}
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster delve into the fascinating world of Brazilian expressions, proverbs, and sayings. They explore popular phrases...
Santo de casa não faz milagre - expressões brasileiras que todo o mundo deve aprender {part 3}
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster dive into the colorful world of Brazilian proverbs and expressions. They explore popular sayings like “santo d...
Amigos, amigos, negócios à parte - Brazilian Portuguese expressions {part 2}
In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster continue their conversation about Brazilian proverbs and expressions. They explore how these sayings relate to...