MISSION 1
Welcome to Oaken
Sunny is warm, precise, and taking notes you'll never see. Introduce yourself. Pick your words.
A game to train your social skills
Level Up
How You
Communicate
Oaken is a role-playing game where you talk your way through a virtual office, deal with crazy managers, funny colleagues, and make friends & enemies. Just speak and receive feedback to level up your social skills.
Try our demo right now
The free test version is out now on iPhone through TestFlight.
First time using TestFlight? It takes about a minute. Android testing is limited to 100 spots.
You're on the list.
We'll email you the moment Oaken officially launches.
We'll email you the moment Oaken officially launches.
YouSTAFF I
3
45
6/6
Goal completeAsk about your client
8/10
ClaritySharper than yesterday
Scroll
Journal
Every Character You Meet Has a Very Different Problem for You to Solve
Every character is its own AI with a personality, a voice and an agenda. Each one pushes you to communicate differently. Tap a card to see who they are.
Tap to reveal
You got this. Just keep doing what you're doing.
You practice
- Ask follow-up questions
- Performance review
- Chat with your manager
Tap to reveal
I don't really chase drama. It usually comes to me.
You practice
- Coffee chat
- Knowing when to stop
- Be charismatic
Tap to reveal
I love what you just told me. Oh, and it's not off the record.
You practice
- Self-introduction
- Propose an issue
- Answering sensitive questions
Tap to reveal
Pressure does not create character. It reveals habits.
You practice
- Being concise under pressure
- Holding your ground
- Skip-level communication
More characters coming soon
Gameplay
How our conversation works
Check your goals
Each conversation has goals. Your mission is to complete them.
Speak and send
Press and hold the mic, have your conversation, and release to send.
Build your skills
Train how you speak with these characters and build out your own story.
Repeat and learn
Finish every goal and the conversation wraps up. You can now review your evaluation.
STEP 01
Check your goals
Each conversation has goals. Your mission is to complete them.
After every conversation
Oaken provides feedback on your speaking skills.
Objectives
See which goals you landed and which ones you haven't.
Clarity, Confidence, Precision
Each skill is scored out of 10, and we give you recommendations on how to improve.
Take Note
Save any feedback in your journal and review it at any time.
MISSION 2 / 5
3 OF 3 COMPLETE
Ask about your client15
15Ask about office rumors10
10Ask for networking advice10
10TAP A SKILL FOR DETAILS
YOU SAID
"Um, so… what's our client like?"
NEXT TIME
Easy to follow, and you asked about the client right away. But "um, so…" delays the question, and "what's it like" is so broad that Derek can answer with anything, and he did.
Even sharper: Lead with the question and ask for something specific you can actually use.
"What does the client care about most?"
"What should I know before I meet the client?"
YOU SAID
"Oh… okay. I'll try my best, I guess."
NEXT TIME
Your tone stayed calm when Derek warned you, which is good. But "I'll try my best, I guess" sounds unsure and ends the topic.
Even sharper: Acknowledge the warning, then take charge with a follow-up. It shows you're ready, not nervous.
"Got it. What's the one mistake I should avoid with them?"
"Understood. Who should I check in with before the meeting?"
YOU SAID
"Any, like, networking stuff I should know?"
NEXT TIME
Good instinct to ask about networking early. But "networking stuff" is vague, so Derek had to guess what you meant, and "like" softens the ask.
Even sharper: Name exactly who or what you want to know about.
"Who should I get to know first on this team?"
"Is there anyone I should introduce myself to this week?"
Vocal varietyCOMING SOON
Chapter One is out now.
Play it and tell us what you think.
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MISSION 2
Meet the manager
A big client, a framed 2nd-place certificate, and a rumor he really shouldn't be telling you.
MISSION 3
Coffee with Vivian
She clocks your "I just met Derek" face from across the room, and wants to know what he told you.
MISSION 4
Play to find out.
Play nowSwipe the day
3–5min
per conversation
Fits in a coffee break.
"I always find language learning apps boring and way too easy. But Oaken is different. I can't wait for it to launch"
"I have been taking classes from Michael (CEO of Oaken) for a year and a half, and Oaken is a great supplement to our sessions."
"I've used at least three different sales training tools for my company, and none of them make me want to keep improving as much as Oaken does."
FAQ
Something else on your mind? Ask us in Discord or email our founder, Michael, directly at michaelshen@oakenspeak.com.
What is Oaken?
A social skills game: a narrative RPG set in a virtual office where you complete goals and build relationships. You speak out loud to AI characters, each with their own personality and agenda. Every conversation is a learning moment.
How does talking actually work?
Press and hold the mic, speak naturally, and release to send.
Who is it for?
Anyone who wants to sound clearer, calmer, and sharper, and anyone who wants to be more confident and build better relationships, either for work or personal life.
Is there a game to practice social skills?
That's what Oaken is. Instead of reading tips or watching videos, you practice real conversations out loud: asking for what you need, handling pushback, giving updates. After each one, you get feedback on how you sounded.
How is Oaken different from other social skills apps?
Most apps give you a lesson or let you chat with an AI tutor. In Oaken, you're inside a story with characters who want different things from you, so you practice under the same pressure as a real conversation. Every chat counts toward your goals in the game.
When can I play?
Right now, on iPhone. Install Apple's free TestFlight app, then tap Download on TestFlight on your phone.
What is TestFlight?
Apple's official app for trying apps before they hit the App Store. It's free and safe, and Oaken updates automatically through it as we ship new builds.
Is it coming to Android?
Yes. We're opening a limited Android test with 100 spots. Sign up to test on Android, and you'll get an email if you're chosen.
How do I send feedback?
Tell us in Discord, or take a screenshot in the app and TestFlight will ask if you want to send it to us. Bugs, ideas, and "this felt weird" are all welcome.
Is it free?
The test version is free. Pricing for the full release is still being finalized.
What happens to my voice recordings?
Our privacy policy explains exactly how audio and transcripts are handled.
Try our demo right now.
The test version is free on iPhone. Play it, break it, and tell us what you think.
On iPhone
- Get Apple's free TestFlight app.
- Tap Download on TestFlight, then Accept and Install.
- Open Oaken, hold the mic, and say hi to Sunny.
On Android
Sign up to test on Android. We have a limited number of 100 spots, and you'll get an email if you're chosen.
Sign up to test on AndroidYou're on the list.
We'll email you the moment Oaken officially launches.
We'll email you the moment Oaken officially launches.
"Okay. I can do this."
