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.
Our next test version launches October 5 on iPhone through TestFlight.
You're on the list.
We'll email you your invite before October 5.
We'll email you your invite before October 5.
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 arrives October 5.
Join the waitlist and give us feedback.
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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
Join the waitlist to learn more.
Join the waitlistSwipe 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 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.
When can I play?
Our next test version launches on October 5th on iPhone through TestFlight. Join the waitlist and we'll send you an invite. As for Android, you can join the waitlist for now.
Is it coming to Android?
We're working on it, but we're not ready to promise a date. Join the Android waitlist and you'll be the first to know.
Is it free?
Pricing is still being finalized. But the test version will be free to try out!
What happens to my voice recordings?
Our privacy policy explains exactly how audio and transcripts are handled.
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October 5.
Our next test version launches on iPhone through TestFlight. Join the waitlist and we'll send you an invite.
You're on the list.
We'll email you your invite before October 5.
We'll email you your invite before October 5.
"Okay. I can do this."
