Small talks are an inevitable occurrence that happens every day, in the elevator or at the line at the checkout, where we usually end up talking about the weather. If you’re tired of boring conversations, you should try these seven apps to improve your small talk skills!
1. Improspeak: if you’re an introvert…
Improspeak is a community of like-minded people who identify as “introverts wanting to become extroverts”. The service they provide is completely free and it consists of:
- Introvert test: this is the most in-depth test that I have ever seen regarding introversion. It takes about 30 minutes but it will give you insights that are literally on another level.
- Intro to Extro community: it’s a place where you can share your views with other introverts who are on a similar path.
- Roadmap: this is a guide to shift personality towards extroversion from within and at the very core. It doesn’t talk a bout tricks like body-language and open-ended questions like other guides do, it’s a much more in-depth approach.
2. Small Talk: keep yourself inspired
Small talk keeps you inspired and enjoyable with quotes, jokes, fun facts, historical events, and tips to use in your everyday conversations.
The app sends you daily insights on different subjects that you can save as your favourites. It also reminds you to practice in your free time to become a charming conversationalist!
3. IceBreaker: always know how to start the conversation
IceBreaker gives you hundreds of inspiring questions to keep the conversation flowing when you don’t know what to say.
Personalise the question cards and add them to your list.
You’ll have them set when you need them. There’s a card for every occasion!
IceBreaker also allows you to share your cards on social media, so you can use this tool both online and in real life, to overcome shyness and start great conversations!
4. Flipboard: collect stories and fun facts
Flipboard combines news, popular stories, and conversations about any of your interests in one app.
You can read, save and share articles, pictures, and different media in a community of inspiring people, and be a creator of your magazine.
With Flipboard, you have all the information about a given topic in one click, and you will always know what to say!
5. Paltalk: talk anonymously with people
Paltalk is an app that allows you to enter live chatting rooms about a broad range of subjects, from animals to politics.
You can go with the flow and pick a random room to practice small talk, or you can create a group and host your room about anything you want to discuss.
If you’re camera-shy, Paltalk provides a wide range of filters and video effects to help you
Improving your conversation skills anonymously!
6. Great Big Story: find new amazing videos
Great Big Story is an app made by the CNN Company to create a new model of broadcasting content.
The app provides high-quality short inspirational videos with positive, quirky themes.
The video documentaries are 3 to 10 minutes long and professionally produced.
They can be about a strange-looking fish to a dance group that combines hip hop with classical ballet.
With Great Big Story, you will be constantly be inspired by great people, and collect unique conversation starters!
7. Random Topics: practice with a smart assistant
Random Topics generates a random topic every time you want to practice, whether you’re by yourself or with other people.
The app gives you a timer and text-to-speech features you can use while you’re driving, cooking, jogging, etc.
You can skip topics you don’t like and even set a timer to change issues automatically. This way, you will develop perfect time management and small talk skills!
In conclusion
These are the best seven apps you can use to improve your small talk skills. Now it’s your turn! Choose the one you prefer to exercise with and remember to practice every day to become a great communicator!
