Carioca Connection - Brazilian Portuguese Conversation
Education:Language Learning
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In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster share the mishaps and unique cultural insights from Alexia's first experience in an American hospital.Â
In their engaging and conversational style, Alexia and Foster explore the nuance of the American healthcare system through the eyes of a Brazilian. As always, this episode is full of real-life Brazilian Portuguese vocabulary, grammar, slang, and lots of laughs. Enjoy!
What You Will Learn:
- Medical vocabulary in English and Portuguese, presented naturally and in context
- Insights into American hospital culture compared to Brazil
- Valuable tips for navigating medical emergency situations in a foreign environment
- The importance of good humor and resilience when dealing with unexpected situations while traveling
Episode Highlights with Timestamps:
[00:00] Setting the context and the journey to the hospital
[03:20] The culture shock: differences between Brazilian and American hospitals
[06:15] Communication challenges and the pursuit of efficiency in care
[09:40] The arrival of the "super doctor" and relief after the procedure
[13:00] Final reflections on the importance of cultural adaptability
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S07:E31 - Alexia is visiting the U.S. (and more family vocabulary)
S07:E30 - The family is getting bigger...
S07:E29 - Feliz Ano Novo
S07:E28 - Feliz Natal
S07:E27 - Alexia is getting into painting... And why this is important
S07:E26 - Being grateful for simple things in life
S07:E25 - Thanksgiving and friendsgiving
S07:E24 - We're definitely dependent on the internet... And it's scary
S07:E23 - How dependent are we on the internet?
S07:E22 - What the Carioca Connection Club is all about...and why you should join!
S07:E21 - What is Carioca Connection Club?
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S07:E17 - All of the sudden...you end up in Singapore {Adventures with Alexia}
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