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The BriefThe Brief Ep 19: Coral Care – the story behind the world’s first reef nourishing sunscreenAn estimated 14,000 tons of sunscreen end up in the world’s oceans every year, and as many as 80% of ordinary sunscreens contain chemicals that contribute to coral bleaching and dying reefs. But what if there was a sunscreen and a certification that would help coral instead of harming it?In this episode, we unpack the story behind an incredibly ambitious project to not only create the world’s first coral-nourishing sunscreen but launch a new sunscreen certification that encourages other manufacturers to protect coral from toxic chemicals.What started with an idea four years ago has...2025-05-2837 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷Brazil's Carnival 🎉.🇬🇧🇧🇷 Episode 31 is here! It's that time of year, so we're going to be talking about Brazil's carnival on the podcast today 🎉. Many of the celebrations have been cancelled because of COVID, but we won't let that dampen our carnival spirit! Rafa's going to be covering the history, what to expect from the celebrations, the best places in Brazil to enjoy it, and some top tips for your first carnival experience! 🎧 don't forget to subscribe, be sure to like, save, comment and share 💃🏼🕺🏼.2022-02-2627 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷Water idioms🇬🇧🇧🇷 Episode 30 is here! Today we're teaching each other Water Idioms in English and Portuguese💧. Tune in to learn how to use the following expressions in everyday conversation. As usual, we've throw in lots of other vocabulary along the way! Vocabulary: 🇧🇷 Fazer tempestade em um copo d'água🇬🇧 To make a storm in a tea cup🇬🇧 To be dull as dishwater🇧🇷 Peixe fora d’agua🇬🇧 To be a fish out of water🇬🇧 Come hell or high water🇧🇷 Faça chuva ou faça sol🇬🇧 Come rain or shine🇧🇷 Ir por água abaixo🇬🇧 To go down the drain/ to go down the pan🇬🇧 To take to something like a duck to water🇧🇷 Tomar um banho de água fria🇬🇧 To...2022-02-1619 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷London Transport🇬🇧🇧🇷 Episode 29 is here! Today we're talking about London Transport 🎙. If you're planning a trip to London or would like to live here someday, you'll find lots of useful tips in this episode. Have you ever used the DLR? Do you know the difference between a bus and a coach? Do you know your black cabs from your mini cabs? If you'd like to understand the many different transport options available to you in London, this episode is for you! Don't forget to subscribe! Be sure to like, save, comment and share!2022-02-0324 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷God and Deus expressions🇬🇧🇧🇷 We're back with our first podcast episode of 2022! Today we're sharing English and Portuguese expressions using God or Deus 🙏🏻. These are phrases that we both use in our daily lives for a range of different situations. Broaden your vocabulary and find out when to use them by listening to today's episode 🙌🏻. Don't forget to like, save, comment and share!🇬🇧 To think your'e God's gift🇧🇷 A última bolacha do pacote🇧🇷 A última coca-cola do deserto🇬🇧 To think you're the dog's bollocks🇧🇷 Deus Ajuda quem cedo Madruga 🇬🇧 To wake up at an ungodly hour 🇧🇷 Caiu da cama...2022-01-1912 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷Brazilian New Year's Traditions 🥂🇬🇧🇧🇷 Episode 27 is here! Today we're talking about a very special time of year for many Brazilians... New Year's Eve 🎆🥂. From traditions and superstitions to clothing and food, you'll find out what to expect from New Year's celebrations in Brazil 🥳. As always, we'll be sharing some bizarre traditions from the UK too!2021-12-2723 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷A British Christmas 🎄🎅🏻 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇧🇷 Episode 26 is here! Christmas is just days away and it's time for the second episode in our festive series ☃️🎅🏻🎄🎁. Today we'll be talking about what you can expect from a British Christmas! From the run up to Christmas to the day itself, there are so many festive traditions that we bet you haven't heard of! We'll be sharing some useful vocabulary along the way and as usual, we'll be discussing how some of these traditions compare to Brazil 🇧🇷. 🎙️Don't forget to like, save, comment and share 💃 🕺🏼.2021-12-2230 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷Festive Idioms🇬🇧🇧🇷 Today is the first episode in our festive series! We'll be sharing some idioms in English and Portuguese which relate to the festive period in some way. Be sure to like, save, comment and share!Vocabulary🇧🇷 Virar a noite🇬🇧 To pull an all nighter🇬🇧 Christmas has come early 🇧🇷 A noite é uma criança 🇬🇧 The night is young🇬🇧 The night is just a baby🇬🇧 To be written in the stars🇧🇷 Uma bola de neve🇬🇧 To snowball🇬🇧 All my Christmasses came at once! 🇧🇷 Saúde para dar e vender 🇬🇧 To put...2021-12-1516 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷5 Surprising Things about the UK 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇧🇷 In this episode we are sharing 5 Surprising Things about the UK! From an unmistakable sign of British summer to the unexpected way that many British people greet each other, you will almost certainly learn something new in today's episode!2021-12-0118 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷The Brazilian Obsession with Shopping Malls 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇬🇧 Episode 23 is here! Today we're talking about the Brazilian Obsession with Shopping Malls 🛍️🛍️🛍️. We'll be discussing this important part of Brazilian culture and how the situation compares to the UK! The episode will cover the background to malls in Brazil, some of the weird and wonderful things you can find in Brazilian malls... and some mall etiquette that you might not be aware of! Don't forget to like, save, comment and share 🕺🕴.2021-11-2324 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷What is Bonfire Night? 🔥🇬🇧🇬🇧🇧🇷 Remember, remember the fifth of November!🎆🎇 This Friday is Bonfire Night in the UK 🔥. Listen to today's podcast to find out why we celebrate this very famous festival, and what to expect if you ever go to a Bonfire party in the UK. 🎧 be sure to subscribe! Don't forget to like, save, comment and share 🕺🏼💃🏼.2021-11-2313 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷Food Idioms🇧🇷🇬🇧 Episode 21 is here! Today we're learning Food Idioms in English and Portuguese 🍳🍰🍎🧀🍒🥔. Find out how to use the expressions below in the right situations! Click the #linkinbio to listen and don't forget to subscribe! Be sure to like, save, comment and share!Vocabulary: 🇧🇷 É batata🇬🇧 A good egg 🇧🇷 Pão duro 🇬🇧 Stingy🇬🇧 Tight fisted🇬🇧 To be a hard nut to crack🇬🇧 To be a tough nut to crack🇧🇷 Levar um bolo🇬🇧 To take something with a pinch of salt 🇧🇷 Enfiar o pé na jaca🇬🇧 Low hanging fruit🇬🇧 Cheesy2021-10-2716 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷About us :)Listen to our introduction episode to find out more about BRITZILIAN!2021-10-1902 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷Workplace Cultural Differences in Brazil and the UK.🇧🇷🇬🇧 Episode 20 is here! Today we're talking about some of the cultural differences you might experience if you ever work in Brazil or the UK. From communication and etiquette to workplace relationships and management styles, there is plenty of advice for you in this podcast episode! Don't forget to subscribe! Be sure to like, save and share, and let us know below if you have any experiences to share about working in another country!2021-10-1836 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷Annoying stereotypes🇧🇷🇬🇧 Our next podcast episode is here! Get ready for some serious venting 🤯🤬! We're talking about some of the most ANNOYING stereotypes we hear about the UK and Brazil (the ones that seriously need to die out!). Tune in to hear what we have to say, and let us know which stereotypes really annoy you about your country 👇. don't forget to subscribe! Be sure to like, save, comment and share!2021-10-1144 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷Slang Snippet 2🇬🇧🇧🇷 Our next podcast episode is here! Today is our second Slang Snippet, and we'll be teaching each other a selection of slang words and expressions in English and Portuguese. As usual, there's no theme, these are just some useful ones we've chosen to share! Be sure to like, save, comment (on our instagram page) and share! Vocabulary 🇧🇷 De boa, de boa na lagoa, sussa🇬🇧 It's all good in the hood🇬🇧 I'm a bit podgy/chubby/chunky🇧🇷 Fofifnha(o)🇧🇷 Excesso de gostosura 🇬🇧 Love handles🇧🇷 Pineuzinhos🇧🇷 Tô bolado com isso aí; ...2021-09-2813 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷Surprising Things about British Homes!🇬🇧🇧🇷 Episode 17 has been uploaded! Today we're discussing Surprising Things about British Homes 🏠. It turns out there are a lot of differences to look out for on your next visit to the UK!We'll be talking about some of the unusual things you can expect to find in the kitchen, bathroom and living room, and Rafa will be comparing this to a typical Brazilian home 🏠. 🎧 don't forget to subscribe! Be sure to like, save, comment and share on our Instagram account!!2021-09-2130 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷Heartbreak & Sofrência Vocabulary 💔 🇬🇧🇧🇷🇬🇧🇧🇷 Today's podcast episode has been uploaded! Today we're learning. Whether you want to comfort a friend going through a breakup, talk about your own broken heart, or just expand your vocabulary on this subject, we have plenty of new words and expressions in this episode 💔. As usual, there will be a few personal experiences thrown in for good measure! Be sure to like, save, comment and share! Vocabulary 🇧🇷 Estou no fundo do poço🇬🇧 To be at rock bottom🇬🇧 Absence makes the heart grow fonder🇧🇷 Meu nome na sua boca a...2021-09-1316 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷English Beach Idioms🇬🇧🇧🇷 Our new podcast episode has been uploaded! Today we're learning English Beach Idioms (it turns out there are a lot 🌊⛱☀️). In today's episode, you'll learn 10 English idioms, and there will also be a couple of Portuguese expressions thrown in along the way! Listen by clicking the #linkinbio and don't forget to subscribe! Be sure to like, save, comment and share. Vocabulary 🇬🇧 To draw a line in the sand🇬🇧 To bury your heard in the sand 🇬🇧 To make waves🇬🇧 To tide you over🇧🇷 Segur as pontas🇬🇧 A...2021-09-0414 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷Slang Snippet 1🇬🇧🇧🇷 We have just uploaded our very first Slang Snippet, a new feature for Britzilian Podcast! From time to time, we will be uploading these short episodes, teaching slang words and expressions in British English and Brazilian Portuguese. There's no theme, they are just a random selection we have both chosen! We hope you enjoy the episode and do let us know down below if you learn something new👇🏻. Vocabulary:🇧🇷 Maria vai com as outras🇬🇧 A sheep🇬🇧 Dosh🇬🇧 Quid🇧🇷 Paus🇧🇷 Maria fifi🇬🇧 Skint🇧🇷 Duro🇬🇧 Broke🇬🇧 Broke as a joke 🇧🇷 B...2021-08-2815 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷UNIVERSITY: Types of institution, securing a place, the cost... and tackling some social issues.🇬🇧🇧🇷 Our next episode is here! Today we're discussing universities in the UK and Brazil, with a focus on the types of institutions we have, the process of securing a place and the cost, as well as tackling some social issues. If you're considering studying in either the UK or Brazil, there will be essential information for you in this episode! Don't forget to like ✅, save 📥, comment 💬 and share 💃🕺. AND be sure to subscribe! Vocabulary:🇧🇷 Universidade Federal🇧🇷 Universidade Privada🇧🇷 Universidade Pública🇧🇷 Centro Universitários🇧🇷 Faculdades🇧🇷 Ministério da Educação🇬🇧 Ancient universities...2021-08-1838 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷School Life in the UK and Brazil🇬🇧🇧🇷 Episode 12 is here! Today we're talking about School Life in the UK and Brazil, and reflecting on our own education (with a few funny stories thrown in!). We cover MANY different aspects of school life, from discipline to school dinners. We'd love to know how our experiences of school life compare to yours, so let us know in the comments of our Instagram!2021-08-0928 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷The Education System🇬🇧🇧🇷 Episode 11 has been uploaded! This is the first part of our mini-series, focusing on the Education System in the UK and Brazil. Today, you'll find out what the average person's schooling looks like, learn a bit of history, and get to understand some very confusing terminology! We learnt a LOT in the process of recording this episode, and hopefully, you will too! Go to our Instagram to make comments @britizilian.podcast 🤓 Vocabulary 🇬🇧 Pre-school🇬🇧 Primary school🇬🇧 Secondary school🇬🇧 Sixth form 🇬🇧 Apprenticeship 🇬🇧 Traineeship🇧🇷 Pré-escola🇧🇷 Jardim de infân...2021-08-0226 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷Soaps and Novelas: differences, influences, and groundbreaking storylines.🇬🇧🇧🇷 Episide ten is here! Today we're discussing Soap Operas and Novelas, a type of entertainment which is particularly popular in both of our countries 📺. We'll be talking about some of the differences between soaps and novelas, and exploring the influence they have had over Brazilian and British society. From groundbreaking storylines to shifting social attitudes, there is plenty to get your teeth into in this episode! 📺 Shows to look up! 🇬🇧 Eastenders🇬🇧 Coronation Street🇬🇧 Emmerdale 🇬🇧 Hollyoaks🇧🇷 Avenida Brasil🇧🇷 Caminho das Índias🇧🇷 O Clone🇧🇷 S2021-07-2629 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷Animal idioms🇬🇧🇧🇷 Episode 9 is here! Today we're teaching each other animal idioms in both English and Portuguese 🐱🐶🦆🐊. You'll learn more than 17 idioms which people actually use in day-to-day conversation, with examples to help you naturally throw them into the conversation from time to time!🇬🇧 To let the cat out of the bag🇧🇷 Amigo da onça🇬🇧 To let sleeping dogs lie🇧🇷 Cutucar a onça com vara curta🇬🇧 He/ she is a snake🇬🇧 To watch someone like a hawk 🇧🇷 Cantar de galo 🇬🇧 To rule the roost🇬🇧 To open a can of worms 🇧🇷 Engolir sapo 2021-07-1521 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷Exploring Brazil's Sertanejo MusicEpisode 8 is here! This week we're Exploring Brazil's Sertanejo Music! It might feel like no Brazilian wants to admit listening to this genre, but nobody can deny that it remains extremely popular 🎶. In today's podcast, you can learn about Sertanejo's origins, how it has evolved over time, and you might even hear a bit of singing 🤣. You can also hear both a Brazilian and a Brit sharing some opinions about Sertanejo, as well as a few personal experiences! 🇧🇷Music to look up 🎶Chitãozinho & Xororó - Evidências🎶ZEZÉ DI CAMARGO...2021-07-0816 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷Topics to steer clear of with Brits!In this podcast, we're talking about topics to avoid with Brits🙅♀️, and how this compares to social etiquette in Brazil. You'll find out how to avoid committing a social faux pas with Brits you don't know well, and hear some of our personal opinions on this cultural aspect! Find out more on our Instagram Account 2021-06-2816 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷Swear words for different situations 🇬🇧🇧🇷Today we're teaching each other swear words for different situations in British English and Brazilian Portuguese 🤬. Next time you want to tell someone to go away, accuse someone of lying or react to MANY other situations, you may want to use some slightly more colourful vocabulary. This podcast will also help you better understand what you hear on the TV and in films, and enable you to recognize and understand the meaning behind these words.2021-06-1714 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷INTERJECTIONS: Getting them right! 🇬🇧🇧🇷Whether you want to express surprise, pain, disapproval, relief or MANY other emotions, we have all the interjections you need, something which you often won't find in textbooks or learn from your teacher.2021-06-1014 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷Weddings: what to expect and the dos and don'ts 🇬🇧🇧🇷In this podcast, we're talking about what to expect at a British 🇬🇧 and Brazilian 🇧🇷 wedding, and some of the dos and don'ts. You can find out how to avoid upsetting the bride, what to take with you, and what to wear, as well as hearing about some British and Brazilian wedding traditions. It turns out there are a LOT of differences between these events! 2021-06-0320 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷What do Brits and Brazilians REALLY eat for breakfast?This week we ask the question: What do Brits and Brazilians really eat for breakfast? Spoiler Alert: It isn't just Full English Breakfasts or Pão de Queijo! 🎧. You can hear us talking about breakfast culture in both our countries 🇬🇧🇧🇷 and you can also get some food recommendations for your next trip to the UK or Brazil! 2021-05-2727 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷Dating and Relationships in the UK and BrazilToday you can hear us discussing some of our observations and experiences in Brazil and the UK, as well as learning lots of new words and expressions to talk about dating and relationships! 2021-05-2026 min
Britzilian Podcast 🇬🇧 🇧🇷EP.1 - British Pubs vs Brazilian ButecosFind out about the differences between these very popular establishments 🍺🍹 and learn some useful words and expressions related to drinking at the same time 🇬🇧🇧🇷.2021-05-1330 min