The GrapeSEED Official Podcast

In this final episode of the podcast, Miklos leads Adam, Julien, Marina and Sawin through some meaningful discussions and fun trivia games. We thank everyone for listening all these years and becoming a greater part of our GrapeSEED community! Enjoy and good luck in the classroom!

In this episode, Julien and Sawin reflect on how coaching has evolved over the years—from the “old days” before the  Guide to Teaching GrapeSEED  to today’s more streamlined, resource-rich approach. They discuss what has improved, what they miss from the past, and how teacher training and relationships have changed along the way.

In this special episode, Marina turns the tables and interviews Adam, the usual host of the GrapeSEED Official Podcast. Together they look back on nearly 300 episodes, exploring the origins of the show, its biggest influences, memorable moments, challenges, and lessons learned.

In part two of the Coach Talk, Summer and Lynn open up about the challenges of supporting teachers, from overcoming resistance to embracing teamwork.

In this special series of Coach Talks, Sawin invited Summer and Lynn from Vietnam to share their experiences supporting teachers. In this Part 1 of 2, Summer and Lynn share memorable classroom moments, common challenges teachers face, and how they tailor their coaching to help teachers grow.

In this episode of This and That , Miklos dives into why GrapeSEED teacher coaching isn’t optional—it’s essential.

In this episode, Sawin and Adam explore the teaching beliefs our GrapeSEED colleagues feel most passionate about—the "hills they'd die on." 

In this episode of GrapeSEED Friends, we welcome Nico Bois from the Production Team!

In this episode of the Release series, Adam and the Global Training Team introduce the new  Guide to Teaching GrapeSEED  video series—30 practical videos designed to support teachers, coaches, and school leaders.

In this week's episode, Marina explores the power of Humble Inquiry —shifting from telling to asking—to build trust, spark reflection, and improve communication with colleagues, coaches, and parents.

In this episode of GrapeSEED Friends, we welcome Kelly Young, the President of Product Innovation of GrapeSEED!

In this episode of  GrapeSEED Friends , we welcome Maya from True Colors in Vietnam once again to share how her school has grown—from online classes reaching rural students to 17 campuses and major events. She talks about leadership, community, and staying true to GrapeSEED’s mission.

In this episode of the  Release  series, Julien invited John Hur, project lead of the REP Flyer and REP Campaign from the Global Customer Engagement Team. Together, they explore how the flyer helps families understand the value of REP and how it supports language learning beyond the classroom.

In this episode of This and That , Miklos unpacks the power of attachment in the GrapeSEED classroom and shares 3 practical ways to build trust, safety, and resilience in your students.

In this episode of the Deep Dive series, Adam explores how GrapeSEED components are stepping stones to natural language use—not the end goal. He talks about how to guide students beyond reciting stories to expressing themselves meaningfully, with connections to the Guide to Teaching GrapeSEED.

Marina continues her Coaching episode this week. In this episode, we hear from Joanna in GrapeSEED Vietnam, who shares her perspective on GrapeSEED coaching.

In this episode, Adam reflects on a memorable school visit in Mongolia—GrapeSEED's impact in action. From a warm classroom in a rural town to an inspiring conversation with former students, hear how dedication and belief in the program can lead to powerful language outcomes.

It's another episode of the Deep Cuts series, and this time Adam brought back episode #22 GrapeSEED Friends - Luke Swan.

In this episode, Adam announces the launch of "Landmark Lesson Plans"—a new video series designed to help teachers visualize and effectively teach key moments in the GrapeSEED curriculum.

Marina continues her Coaching episode this week. In this episode, we hear from Jennie in GrapeSEED Korea, who shares her perspective on GrapeSEED coaching.

In this episode of This and That , Miklos shares a personal story about his son's journey with GrapeSEED and the powerful insight it sparked: when students  love  the class, language learning becomes a natural byproduct.

We are continuing the School Year Reflections, and Adam has invited some friends to discuss how last year went and what the upcoming school year might bring. This week's reflection is with Matthew Green.

In this final episode of the Coach Talk led by Sawin, Daniel and Hope share the powerful lessons they’ve picked up from observing teachers in action. From creative classroom setups to effective use of routines and smooth behavior management strategies, they explore what really makes a classroom tick.

In this second part of the Coach Talk series, Sawin continues his conversation with Daniel and Hope, focusing on teachers who have made significant improvements with their coaching.

In this special series of Coach Talks, Sawin invited Daniel and Hope from Mongolia to share their experiences supporting teachers. In this Part 1 of 3, Daniel and Hope talk about strategies they use to help teachers create structured yet fun learning environments.