Learn Portuguese with Rio and Learn

🎉 Learn Portuguese with Brazilian Traditions! 🎉 In today’s lesson, we explore the Folia de Reis (Three Kings Day), a vibrant Brazilian celebration. Discover its origins, rich symbolism, and how it’s celebrated in states like Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Bahia. 🎧 Tune in and dive into Brazilian culture while improving your Portuguese! 🇧🇷✨

Today we are going to talk about a lovely topic... Valentine's Day! Yes, buy, why now? In Brazil, Valentine's Day isn't on February 14th; it's celebrated on June 12th, known as "Lovers' Day." This shift is to honor St Anthony, the "matchmaker" saint. While other countries celebrate Valentine's Day in February, Brazil embraces Carnival then. "Feliz Dia dos Namorados" is how Brazilians wish each other a Happy Valentine's. Whether it's a stroll on the beach or a picnic, celebrating love in Brazil is always special. So, learn with our podcast how to surprise your loved one and immerse yourself in Brazilian romance on this unique day!

Today our Dica do Dia will talk about ordinal numbers in Portuguese!

Today we are going to discuss one of the most influential figures from the Brazilian Candomblé and Umbanda religions: the Orixá Iemanjá from Yorubá. Did you know Iemanjá is one of the most famous religious figures in our country? Iemanjá is one of the main religious figures in Salvador. In Rio de Janeiro, on the other hand, Iemanjá in Rio de Janeiro is so famous, that New Year’s Eve has a ritual just for her. So, let’s learn a little bit more about her, the story behind her legend, and also the relationship between her and New Year’s Eve!

Are you ready to learn the names of body parts in Portuguese? Today we will learn many different and important words related to the body: head, foot, heart, face, eyes, hand, neck, brain, nose, legs in Portuguese, and much more! From limbs to organs, at the end of this class, you’ll be an expert in the human body vocabulary in Portuguese!

Have you ever watched a movie that left you breathless, grappling with the harsh realities of life while marveling at the brilliance of storytelling? City of God is one such cinematic gem that takes you on a riveting journey through the streets of Rio de Janeiro, exposing the raw essence of survival and the brutal consequences of a life entrenched in crime.

Today, we will explore a particularly important topic: telling time in Portuguese. Did you know that Portuguese uses a different time system from the familiar AM/PM format? Additionally, there are multiple ways to express the same time in Portuguese. Are you confident in your ability to discuss time in Portuguese? And do you know how to say “time zone” in Portuguese? Join us as we learn and practice time and hours in Portuguese — all while having fun!

Today, we’re excited to teach you how to wish a Happy New Year in Portuguese! This will help you start the new year on the right foot. Are you ready? Let’s get started!

Today is Christmas Day, and we’re excited to teach you how to say “Merry Christmas” in Portuguese so you can wish your Brazilian friends a happy holiday! We’ll also explore how to say “Christmas” in Portuguese and introduce you to some essential Christmas vocabulary, including words like Santa Claus and Christmas tree.

Christmas in Brazil is a vibrant and festive celebration, deeply influenced by the country’s rich cultural diversity. From decorations to food and music, the holiday season here offers a one-of-a-kind experience. In this Podcast, we’ll uncover the unique traditions and customs that make Christmas in Brazil so special. You’ll learn about Christmas in Rio de Janeiro, how Brazilians decorate their trees, and some fascinating facts about Brazilian Christmas.

We all know Irregular Verbs are a tricky part of learning any new language, right? We can’t memorize all of them! So come with us and let’s learn about Portuguese Irregular Verbs

Sometimes grammar might seem boring, right? But it’s exactly what separates advanced speakers from fluent speakers! One of the key areas to sound more fluent in Portuguese is mastering preposition contractions. That’s why today, we’re going to dive into Portuguese contractions.

Professions in Portuguese will be the theme of our studies today. We will take a closer look at the most common professions in Brazil. Curious to see if your profession is on the list? After this Dica, you will be able to talk about your work!

Hey, galera! How’s it going? Do you know what we celebrate on November 20th? Black Awareness Day. It is a day to celebrate awareness of the black community, acknowledge the journey and circumstances that led their ancestors to Brazil, and the wealth of contributions they have made to the country and society.

Brazil is a very diverse country, especially if we talk about religions. And one of our main characteristics is syncretism – or the combination of different beliefs and tenets from several different religions. This crazy mix of faiths is actually one of the things that makes this topic of religion in Brazil so interesting. So today, we’ll take a look into Brazil’s religious beliefs, the main religion in Brazil, and some systems of belief that came to be in our country, like spiritism and African religions in Brazil. Let’s go!

Halloween in Brazil has gained popularity over the years, but there’s a unique twist – it coincides with the celebration of Saci Perere Day. But, how does Brazil celebrate Halloween? Let’s learn not only about this, but also the most common ways to celebrate Halloween in Rio de Janeiro, which are the most common Brazilian costumes, how to pronounce Halloween in Portuguese, some spooky Portuguese vocabulary so you can join in the fun, and much more!

Knowing the numbers in Portuguese is very important, right? Let’s think about some stuff together… How many times have you visited Brazil? What’s your cellphone number? Could you answer in Portuguese? No? Don’t worry, we are here to help you!

Hello everyone! Today, we’ll talk about something that looks yummy just by thinking about it: pingado coffee! Did you know this expression is a variation of coffee with milk in Portuguese? Have you heard Brazilians talk about a média coffee? Well, pick up your mugs, and let’s find out more about it!

Hello guys! Today in our Podcast, let’s discuss the seasons in Brazil! What is the season in Brazil right now? I’m sure you’ve heard that in Brazil, the seasons are relatively alike since we have a tropical climate. But you’ll be surprised by all the falling leaves in autumn and the not-too-hot, not-too-cold winter season! The flowers appearing and revealing their colors will certainly delight you during the spring. And finally, the summer season in Brazil, well… I think you’ve heard about it, right? We will learn to say spring, autumn, summer and winter in Portuguese.

What’s up, guys? You already learned about the verbs ser and estar in a previous post, but today’s Dica will be full of exercises! That way, we can really nail those verbs! Today, we are going to do some Portuguese Ser and Estar Exercises. Are you ready? Set? Go!