How to Meet People, Make Friends, & Make Conversation: Teen Edition (Self-Paced)
In this course, you'll learn strategies to confidently approach new people and start conversations. Enhance social skills, boost critical thinking, and build confidence—all on your own schedule, with tips just for teens.
Bonnie Brill
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(27)
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each section will have a google form/quiz to reinforce what was learned. Projects for the weeks may include a video/audio or typed response to me. Our Real-World Lab Observation Sheet will record what happened as your child puts the skills into practice in "real life" as they write down what happened and evaluate what worked and what could be improved. All assignments will have a dedicated video explaining what to do. Feedback can be expected within 24-48 hours of submittal. The videos for the week are usually from 10-20 minutes long. The quiz and projects will take about 35-50 minutes depending on the lesson.Assessment
I will be providing written feedback for most projects either on the sheet or in the classroom. The quiz will be graded with points.Class Experience
Are you ready to boost your social confidence and make meaningful connections? Whether you’re navigating high school or just looking to expand your social circle, this course is designed to give you the tools you need to succeed. In this Teen Edition, we’ve kept all the solid, foundational content that has helped students build their social skills, and we’ve added something extra just for teens—Teen Tips at the end of each unit. These exclusive tips are designed to help you take your social game to the next level, offering insights and strategies. What You’ll Learn: Lesson 1: Confidence Before the Conversation • Build confidence even before you approach someone. Learn to shift negative self-talk into empowering beliefs using reframing techniques, helping you create a positive mindset around social interactions. Lesson 2: Decoding Nonverbal Communication • Understand body language to navigate social situations with ease. Learn to read others’ nonverbal signals and ensure your own body language conveys a positive and approachable vibe. Lesson 3: Conversation Starters • Master the art of starting conversations with ease using proven formulas. Learn how to observe and respond to social cues, ensuring your conversation starters are relevant and effective. Lesson 4: Engaging Conversations and Building Connections • Keep conversations flowing and build lasting connections. Learn the importance of active listening and how to deepen your interactions. Course Format and Projects: Each unit includes video lessons where we explore key concepts through interactive activities, experiments, and presentations. You’ll reinforce your learning with quizzes and apply your new skills through projects that simulate real-life social situations. Plus, with our new Teen Tips in each unit, you’ll gain extra insights specifically designed to help teens navigate social interactions more confidently. Self-Paced Flexibility: This self-paced course is ideal for teens who want to take control of their learning and practice social skills at their own pace. It’s perfect for those who prefer to develop these skills in a private setting rather than a live class. Expect personalized feedback within 24-48 hours on all your submissions.
Learning Goals
You will learn how to evaluate your self-talk and use the reframing technique to shift negative thoughts.You will identify and use positive body language, and recognize it in others to determine openness to conversation
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Confidence Before the Conversation
Build confidence even before you approach someone. Learn to shift negative self-talk into empowering beliefs using reframing techniques, helping you create a positive mindset around social interactions. Lesson 2:
Decoding Nonverbal Communication
Understand body language to navigate social situations with ease. Learn to read others’ nonverbal signals and ensure your own body language conveys a positive and approachable vibe. Lesson 3:
Conversation Starters
Master the art of starting conversations with ease using proven formulas. Learn how to observe and respond to social cues, ensuring your conversation starters are relevant and effective. Lesson 4:
Engaging Conversations and Building Connections
Keep conversations flowing and build lasting connections. Learn the importance of active listening and how to deepen your interactions. Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2021
5.0
27reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Health or PE from University of Delaware
I have been a Career Coach and Recruiter for 15 years coaching candidates on how to interview and get the job they want (Perfect for developing my passion of “People Science” or learning how people effectively interact and communicate with each other through verbal and non-verbal cues). I also coached my son and helped him navigate through the social waters of school. I created a game called Friend Master to help develop learnable social skills. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$23
weekly or $89 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
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Ages: 12-16
