Portuguese Podcast

Teach Yourself Portuguese

Paese Brazil

Generi Education, Language Learning

Lingua PT-BR

Episodi 17

Ultimo 04.01.2025

If you're learning Brazilian Portuguese and you want to immerse yourself in authentic native speech, this podcast provides comprehensible input for you. Slowing down a language is not all it takes to make it comprehensible, right? Luan Machado has been teaching for 10 years and here he explores different topics in Portuguese so you get the chance to listen to the language and at the same time you get to know more about Brazil.

Episodi

Entrevista em português 🇧🇷 // Iane Cruz / Iryiella - EP 01 04.01.2025 41min

Visit my website for the full transcript and to learn more about the differences between the short and extended versions! https://www.teachyourselfportuguese.com/transcripts/youtube/entrevista-em-portugu%C3%AAs-iane-cruz-iryiella-ep-01 After being requested for a while by intermediate and advanced learners, this new podcast series offers interviews where both the interviewee and I will be focused on talking, not teaching. Through a series of well-planned questions, it aims to bring you high-quality Portuguese listening practice while exploring various topics and areas of knowledge. It also allows you to dip your toes in different aspects of Brazilian culture, media, and personalities. Our first guest is the captivating and inspiring Iane Cruz, also known as Iryiella. Hailing from Aracaju, Sergipe, she has overcome many personal and external barriers during her rising career on Twitch. Iane has created and brought together a very positive community through her entertaining and humorous "5th-grade" style. Her work genuinely and authentically blends humor, creativity, community, and humility. Iane's socials: https://www.twitch.tv/iryiella https://www.instagram.com/iryiella/ https://www.youtube.com/@iryiella
16 - Parasocial Relationships 01.08.2023 43min

This is @Jimmy_Broadbent. This wonderful soul has been helping me be a better human since 2018. The coolest and weirdest part is: he doesn't know I exist. How does that work, then? Welcome to the wonderful world of parasocial relationships. If you like my videos you can buy me a coffee ☕ https://ko-fi.com/teachyourselfportuguese (or a cup a tea... I really prefer tea) Don't forget to join my Discord community: https://discord.gg/fYFvZZpTjv 🌎
15 - What if learning a language were as fun as playing videogames? 11.07.2023 41min

Discover the world of possibilities created by combining language learning and gaming. Join me in this episode as I share some insights from my research. Transcripts 📝 www.teachyourselfportuguese.com Discord Community https://discord.gg/fYFvZZpTjv 🌎 Música 🎵 Marcus Manzoni - Passageira
14 - Getting paid to have fun? The intriguing world of streaming 08.12.2022 29min

Have you ever asked yourself: "Can I make money off of doing something fun?". In this episode, I try to navigate the intricate world of professional streaming and its implications for the traditional labor market. Also, I share my impressions on "being a streamer" after having done my first-ever live stream.Transcripts 📝 www.teachyourselfportuguese.com Discord Community: https://discord.gg/fYFvZZpTjv 🌎 🎵 Marcus Manzoni - Passageira
13 - Does neutral accent exist? 04.11.2022 25min

A question my students ask all the time is: "what accent should I learn while learning Brazilian Portuguese?". In this episode, I explore this and related questions when it comes to accents in Brazilian Portuguese.Transcripts 📝 www.teachyourselfportuguese.com Discord Community: https://discord.gg/fYFvZZpTjv 🌎Música 🎵 Marcus Manzoni - Passageira
12 - Why is learning English difficult in Brazil? 05.10.2022 35min

In this episode, I break down a very recurrent topic among Brazilians. As you'll see, this "difficulty" mentioned in the title results from a series of factors (including the way English courses advertise their services in Brazil).Transcripts 📝 www.teachyourselfportuguese.comDiscord Community: https://discord.gg/fYFvZZpTjv 🌎Música 🎵 Marcus Manzoni - Passageira
11 - What is being a teacher really like? 10.09.2022 37min

In this episode, I talk about my biggest passion: teaching. Ironically, I had never thought about becoming a teacher when I was younger. It turns out I did become one, and I couldn't be happier about my decision! Transcripts 📝 www.teachyourselfportuguese.com Discord Community: https://discord.gg/fYFvZZpTjv 🌎 Música 🎵 Marcus Manzoni - Passageira
10 - I taught a celebrity 06.08.2022 17min

In this episode, I talk about the life-changing experience I had when a YouTube celebrity in Brazil booked a Portuguese lesson with me.Transcripts: www.teachyourselfportuguese.com Música: Marcus Manzoni - Um Cara Simples
09 - Ordering takeout vs. cooking at home 02.07.2022 23min

In this episode, I talk about the million-dollar question: order takeout or stay home and prepare yourself a meal? This episode will make you hungry. Grab a pão de queijo and let's go!Transcripts: www.teachyourselfportuguese.com Música: Marcus Manzoni - Um Cara Simples
08 - I'll come up with a better title later 07.11.2021 23min

In this episode, as the title suggests, I talk about procrastination. Why do we do it? How do we fight it? Should we even? All this and much more from a professional Brazilian procrastinator: yours truly!Transcripts: www.teachyourselfportuguese.comDiscord Community: https://discord.gg/fYFvZZpTjv 🌎 Música: Marcus Manzoni - Um Cara Simples
07 - Self-learning vs classroom learning 08.09.2021 20min

In this episode, I compare the advantages of different approaches when it comes to learning something new. I'm currently teaching myself two languages, and I love doing it by myself. However, I've recently taken the CELTA course in a group, and it was such a great experience. So which approach is better? Vamos descobrir!Transcripts: www.teachyourselfportuguese.comDiscord Community: https://discord.gg/fYFvZZpTjv 🌎 Música: Marcus Manzoni - Um Cara Simples
06 - Who chooses your playlist? 14.07.2021 12min

Welcome back! In this episode, I talk about the way I approach choosing music to listen to. Sometimes, I use music to get me going. Sometimes, I let my mood decide and just go with the flow. Listen to my enthusiastic rant about music and let me know what your approach is in the comments!Transcripts: www.teachyourselfportuguese.comDiscord Community: https://discord.gg/fYFvZZpTjv 🌎 Música: Marcus Manzoni - Um Cara Simples
05 - Is the internet good or evil? 06.07.2021 9min

Welcome back! In this episode, I list some arguments people use to defend their points of view about the internet and compare some advantages and disadvantages that people usually bring up. Enjoy this online podcast and have fun!Transcripts: www.teachyourselfportuguese.comDiscord Community: https://discord.gg/fYFvZZpTjv 🌎 Música: Marcus Manzoni - Um Cara Simples
04 - Turn off your tv and go read a book! 28.01.2021 11min

Welcome back! In this episode, I talk about one of the boldest television "commercials" I have ever seen. Back in the early 2000s on Brazilian MTV, there was a very creative yet provocative reading campaign. So turn off your tv (or maybe your phone?) and have fun!Transcripts: www.teachyourselfportuguese.comDiscord Community: https://discord.gg/fYFvZZpTjv 🌎 Música: Marcus Manzoni - Um Cara Simples
03 - What's the weather like in Brazil? 21.01.2021 8min

Welcome back! In this episode, I show you how to ask and answer simple questions about the weather. Also, I talk about the temperature itself here in the south of Brazil in January and compare it to the temperature in other places because Brazil is a country in which the climate varies considerably from region to region. Grab a bowl of açaí and have fun!Transcripts: www.teachyourselfportuguese.comDiscord Community: https://discord.gg/fYFvZZpTjv 🌎 Música: Marcus Manzoni - Um Cara Simples
02 - How do Brazilians celebrate New Year? Traditions and superstitions 14.01.2021 9min

Welcome back! In this episode, I talk about the hot, summery New Year celebration we have here in the Southern Hemisphere. You'll notice that Brazilians are pretty superstitious when it comes to New Year's traditions. So grab a cup of coffee and have fun!Transcripts: www.teachyourselfportuguese.comDiscord Community: https://discord.gg/fYFvZZpTjv 🌎 Música: Marcus Manzoni - Um Cara Simples
01 - About this Portuguese podcast and me 07.01.2021 6min

Hello, everyone! This is the first episode of my Comprehensible Portuguese Podcast! In this episode, I introduce myself, this podcast, and its idea. This podcast is for Brazilian Portuguese learners who want to listen to audio content that is both understandable and meaningful with transcripts.Transcripts: www.teachyourselfportuguese.com Discord Community: https://discord.gg/fYFvZZpTjv 🌎 Música: Marcus Manzoni - Um Cara Simples