Brazilian Portuguese Podcast, by RLP

E aí, tudo jóia? In this episode we are going to talk about one of the most beloved musical rhythms by Brazilians and also one of the most controversial. As this style is deeply embedded in the local culture, it is impossible not to talk about Brazilian funk. Check it out.

Olá, meu amigo. Como vai? Espero que você esteja bem. I was reading an article a few days ago which says: "Friendship is a crucial element in protecting our mental health. We need to talk to our friends and we want to listen when our friends want to talk to us. Our friends can keep us grounded and can help us get things in perspective." I totally agree with this part of the article and I'm sure yo...

E aí, bom ou não? Have you ever woken up late to go to work and needed to get ready quickly? In this episode, learn an expression that Brazilians use a lot in their daily lives. Check it out!

Olá, tudo bem? In this episode we are going to finish our trip through the regions of Brazil. The Southeast and South regions are very important, not only economically, but also for tourism, culture  and for the country's history. It was great having you here on our journey. As Brazilians would say: bora lá!

E aí, tudo jóia? Have you ever found yourself in any suspicious situation and you didn't really believe the story you were being told? Today we will learn an expression in Portuguese that can help you describe situations like this. Check it out!

Fala aí, Tudo bem? The subject we discussed in today's episode is pretty cool. I don't know if you have heard about it, but Portugal and Brazil speak the same language. What happens is that there are several differences, not only idiomatic ones but also cultural. Check out our fun conversation on differences between Brasil x Portugal .

E aí, como vai você? Have you ever been in a place where someone was telling a totally random or even meaningless story? There is an expression in Portuguese that illustrates this situation very well. Take a look!

E aí, como vai você? Continuing our series of episodes on the beauty of the Brazilian regions, today we will talk about the Northeast part of Brazil. There's a lot of cool stuff in the episode. Check it out! Episodes mentioned in the conversation : https://reallylearnportuguese.com/podcast/rbc-56/

E aí, como vai você? I am sure that you have already gone through a situation where you had to endure disagreements, or when you had to listen to a lot of barbarities, people screaming and saying ugly words and you just could not fight back. I feel you! Listen to the episode and learn about the expression Engolir Sapos !

Olá, tudo bem? When we talk about Folklore, we're talking about culture. Being composed of the most varied contributions - with emphasis on the Portuguese, African and indigenous cultures - Brazilian's folklore is extremely rich and diverse. Listen to the episode and learn about one of the most important subjects in Brazilian's popular history. 

There are times in our life when we feel like giving up things. Everyone has been through this, right? In today's episode, you will learn to use an expression in Portuguese that reflects this feeling very well. Enjoy it! Similar expressions we mention in the episode: Matar aula - skip the class

Hi there! Como vai você? Tudo bem? As you already know, Brazil is a country full of natural beauty and also very rich in cultural diversity. This is the first in a series of episodes that we will record talking about Brazilian regions and states. Today you will get to know a little more about the North region, where the Amazon and so many other Brazilian wonders are located. Useful links: Jikunaha...

One of the funniest games out there is the charades-inspired word-guessing game called Pictionary . In this game, the teammates try to guess the word the drawing is intended to represent. The expression of today's episode is all about this. Similar expressions we mention in the episode: Acertar em cheio; Acertar na lata.

Covid has transformed the behavior of thousands of people around the world. Due to the lockdown, Brazilians has increased substantially the search for pets. Specialized companies says the number of dogs and cats adopted by Brazilians increased by 2% and 3.8%. Do you want to know more about it? Check out the episode. It's full of vocabulary, cultural context and much more. 

Whenever we receive a job offer or when we want to move to another citiy, we tendo to look for places that fit our needs for comfort, mobility, contact with nature, among many other reasons. What if you were to move to Brazil? Where would you go? Would you look for the the “richest” places, maybe? In today’s episode we’re going to talk about the top 5 cities with highest wages in...

Do you like taking pictures? We live in a time when pretty much everyone has a smartphone and taking pictures is the simplest thing there is. However, it was not always so. Today you are going to learn a Brazilian expression that appeared many years ago, when taking pictures was more difficult and time consuming than going to a gas station to refuel your car.

Brazilian TV has a very rich history that has influenced the lives of many Brazilians throughout the country for many years. In this episode we will talk about the biggest TV stations in Brazil and how you can use them to learn Portuguese. Oh, I almost forgot: they’re all free!

Hi there! In today's episode, you're going to learn a very funny expression, which also has a very interesting background history. " A cobra vai fumar " is a popular Brazilian saying that means something difficult to be accomplished , and if it happens, serious problems can happen. Listen to the episode and check how this expression relates to the Second World War as well! Check " O programa do Ra...

Today we are going to present you an expression that has a very beautiful meaning and at the same time is very rich in the Brazilian culture. Here are some important information that we mentioned in the episode: This is the “ Pitanga ” fruit: The language of the Indians is Tupi. You can find more information about it HERE . Listen to the episode we recorded about fruits HERE . We also...

Have you had the opportunity to travel to other countries? Anyone who travels a lot and knows other cultures realize that there are several habits that can be quite common for an Asian, for example, but totally weird to a Latino. That’s what we’re going to talk about in today’s episode. Find out the habits that are super common for Brazilians, but  can cause strangeness for other...

Each language has a different way of expressing itself when talking about small objects, things or even feelings. In this episode you will better understand how you can use diminutives and also learn how to give more meaning to your vocabulary.

We have all been in some kind of conflict throughout our lives. When we were children, we fought with our brothers, cousins and relatives. At school, there are always people who like to look for trouble. Today you're going to learn a very popular expression in Brazil that is widely used in the business/politics world to exemplify these conflicts.  Check it out! Music by: Bruninho e Davi - Te Chama...

Our country is very rich in culture, diversity and has one of the nicest people in the world. That’s why we decided to tell you some things that you may never have heard about Brazil. Want to know more? Hit the play! Songs in the episode: Jorge Vercillo – Numa Corrente de Verão/Atitude 67 – Não Precisa Mudar

E aí pessoal, tudo bem? Há pouco tempo gravamos um episódio falando sobre as eleições 2018. Nesse episódio a gente te dá uma pequena atualização do que já aconteceu e também o que pode acontecer daqui pra frente. Confere aí! Music by : Jorge Vercillo – Cor de Mar

In this episode, Andre talks to Tarcísio Farias. Tarcisio comes from one of the beautiful places in Brazil, which is Bahia. Listen to the episode and know more about our amazing country. Video Version: