Episode 123: Favelas

In the last episode of English in 10 Minutes, Nick and Wendy give their top tips for language learning, including how to enjoy the process, how to practice speaking, and which smartphone apps to use. 

Our guest Jovanka tells us how she arrived in Rome from New Zealand, why she stayed there, what her favourite Roman places are, and what changes she noticed after recently returning to Rome. 

Nick and Wendy return to the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the last major destination on their trip in South America. They talk about Rio’s staggering natural beauty, from the beaches to the mountains. 

. Avez-vous déjà rêvé de vivre dans un pays lointain tout en maintenant un lien fort avec votre culture d'origine? Dans cet épisode de "10 minutes, le podcast des Français dans le Monde", Gauthier Seys nous emmène au Brésil pour découvrir comment Bertrand Mourier et son associati ... Show More

Luisa loves her hometown of Rio de Janeiro, and she’s heartbroken that her parents are moving the family all the way to São Paulo. But with the help of a magical little friend, she discovers that maybe her new town isn’t so bad after all. Join us on this adventure through Brazil' ... Show More

Snoop & Sniffy travel to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to help bring down Chewie, a Capybara mob boss, who is terrorizing the lush streets and sandy beaches of Rio. 

In episode three of our series exploring the great historical cities of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, travel writer Paul Bloomfield is joined by Dr Amy Fuller as they search for hints of the past within Mexico City. Together they explore the city's roots in the settlemen ... Show More

Luis Chaparro is a journalist and producer moving between the border of Texas and Mexico covering narcos, drug cartels, immigration and more. https://www.instagram.com/luiskuryaki JOIN OUR KULT: https://bit.ly/koncretepatreon Danny https://www.instagram.com/jonesdanny https://twi ... Show More

Will Grant, the BBC’s Mexico, Central America and Cuba correspondent, was recently on the ground at Jalisco’s Rancho Izaguirre, dubbed ‘Mexico’s Auschwitz’, and CECOT, Nayib Bukele’s megaprison in El Salvador. Will spoke to Sean about what he saw in both places, how politics and ... Show More

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. 

Marta is a Brazilian phenomenon. A six-time FIFA World Player of the Year, record goal scorer who’s even the hero of her opponents, but where did her love of football begin and what challenges has she faced in her incredible 20 year career? This is the story of Brazil’s global ic ... Show More

Why some cities are more effective than others at reducing inequalities in the built environment.For the first time in history, most people live in cities. One in seven are living in slums, the most excluded parts of cities, in which the basics of urban life—including adequate ho ... Show More