Tag Archives: Rio de Janeiro

Episode 123: Favelas

Nick   January 23, 2019   No Comments on Episode 123: Favelas
Episode 123: Favelas

Nick and Wendy talk about visiting two favelas, the famous slums of Rio de Janeiro. In particular, they discuss the security situation and the level of development in the favelas. The episode comes with a worksheet containing a transcript of the conversation, analysis of the best vocabulary, and discussion questions to help you make the most of the conversation.

Episode 122: Return to Rio

Episode 122: Return to Rio

Nick and Wendy return to the city of Rio de Janeiro, the last major destination on their trip in South America. They talk about Rio’s staggering natural beauty, from the beaches to the mountains. The episode comes with a worksheet containing a transcript of the conversation, analysis of the best vocabulary, and discussion questions to help you make the most of the conversation.

Episode 107: Rio de Janeiro, 1995

Episode 107: Rio de Janeiro, 1995

As Nick and Wendy prepare to go to Brazil, Wendy reminisces about the time she went to Rio de Janeiro to study Portuguese as a university student in 1995. The episode comes with a worksheet containing a transcript of the conversation, analysis of the best vocabulary, and discussion questions to help you make the most of the conversation.

Episode 3: Rio de Janeiro

Nick   September 30, 2016   No Comments on Episode 3: Rio de Janeiro
Episode 3: Rio de Janeiro

Nick’s English friend Luke has lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the past three years with his wife and young son. Luke talks about why he likes living in Rio and the experiences he has had there. The episode comes with a worksheet containing a transcript of the conversation, analysis of the best vocabulary, and discussion questions to help you go even further.