School of Yapping

A self-paced online course for better conversations and deeper connections.
By Friendzone — the team helping young adults connect meaningfully since 2018.

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Featured on Channel News Asia,
School of Yapping is now available
online and refined based on
participant feedback.

Featured on CNA, School of Yapping is now available online and refined based on participant feedback!

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Conversing can be hard

You overthink what to talk about before you approach someone.

You overthink what to talk about before you approach someone.

You meet people you like and then never speak to them again.

You meet people you like and then
somehow never speak to them again.

The conversation peaks at
"so what do you do?" and stalls.

You've somehow decided you're just not a people person.

You've somehow decided you're just not a people person.

The relationships and opportunities
that shape your life all start with
a conversation.
Most of us were never taught how
to do it well. That changes here.

The relationships and opportunities that shape your life all start with a conversation.
Most of us were never taught how to do it well. That changes here.

What you’ll learn

Start A Conversation
With Confidence

Module 1

Know the feeling of standing in a room, but not sure where to even start?

You’ll learn the following:

  • Map the room: spot who's open
    to talking

  • A practical approach so you know what to say first

  • Move past basic introductions into personal experiences naturally

  • By the end: you can walk into any room and start a conversation with someone new

You’ll learn the following:

  • Map the room: spot who's open to talking

  • A practical approach so you know what to say first

  • Move past basic introductions into personal experiences naturally

  • By the end: you can walk into any room and start a conversation with someone new

Module 2

Sharpen Your Social Radar

Ever sensed something was off in a conversation but couldn’t figure out why?

You’ll learn the following:

  • Read tone and body language in
    real time

  • Understand how power dynamics
    influence conversation

  • Tools to handle tricky, tense, and awkward moments

  • By the end: you’ll read the room clearly, and know exactly how to respond

You’ll learn the following:

  • Recognise when a conversation is moving deeper and know how to respond

  • Listen in a way that makes the other person feel heard

  • Understand what turns a good conversation into a friendship

  • By the end: you’ll know how to take a conversation somewhere real — not just leave it as a nice chat that goes nowhere

Turn Small Talk Into Deep Talk

Module 3

Had a good conversation but felt like you didn't quite know how to take it further?

You’ll learn the following:

  • Read tone and body language in
    real time

  • Understand how power dynamics
    influence conversation

  • Tools to handle tricky, tense, and awkward moments

  • By the end: you’ll read the room clearly, and know exactly how
    to respond

You’ll learn the following:

  • Recognise when a conversation is moving deeper and know how to respond

  • Listen in a way that makes the other person feel heard

  • Understand what turns a good conversation into a friendship

  • By the end: you’ll know how to take a conversation somewhere real — not just leave it as a nice chat that goes nowhere

Choose the path that works for you

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What’s included

Video Lessons

Bite-sized lessons you can watch at your own pace; each covering skills with real examples you can revisit anytime.

Bite-sized lessons you can watch at
your own pace; each covering skills with
real examples you can revisit anytime.

Guided reflections

Prompts after each topic to connect what you've learned to your own life and social situations. 

Challenges

Small, low-stakes tasks to try between lessons. Skills only stick when you actually use them.

Quizzes

Quick checks after each module to reinforce the key ideas before you move on.

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About
Friendzone

About Friendzone

Singapore's community for meaningful connection — 8 years of running 500+ events, bringing 15,000+ people closer through conversations.

Singapore's community for meaningful connection — 8 years of running 500+ events, bringing 15,000+ people closer through conversations.

Learn more here

Frequently Asked Questions

    • The course comprises three online modules on the learning platform Thinkific. Each module includes short video lessons, quizzes to check your understanding and challenges for you to apply what you’ve learned in real-life scenarios. You’re free to go through the content at your own pace.

    • School of Yapping — $129

      • All online modules, self-paced.

    • Live Practice Bundle — $199 (limited-time price)

      • Everything in School of Yapping, plus three in-person workshops (redeem within nine months of purchase). Great for receiving real-time feedback from peers and facilitators while practising what you've learned in a safe, low-pressure setting.

  • This course is designed for adults aged 20-45, but anyone who wants to get better at conversations is welcome!

    The skills you'll build carry across contexts — work, a party, a new environment, wherever. Whether you're looking to get better at small talk, navigate tense or awkward moments, or have deeper, more meaningful conversations, School of Yapping is for you.

  • Tiffanie — who's spent years with Friendzone's workshops and programmes team (and is also a trained counsellor) — is the friendly face you'll see throughout the videos. We built this course based on our team's experience running hundreds of events for people to make friends, and shaped and refined it using real feedback from two previous in-person runs to understand what exactly makes for a meaningful and fulfilling conversation.

    • The workshops will be held on the last Saturday of each month from 10.30am to 12.30pm, starting from November 2026. Each session will involve a recap of topics from either Module 1, 2 or 3, followed by role-plays and scenario-based exercises. There'll be multiple workshop sessions for each module, so no worries if you’re not able to make it for a particular date!

    • Think: conversation lulls, reading the room at a party, moving small talk into something deeper i.e. the moments that trip people up in real life. You'll try things out in a safe, low-stakes space and get live feedback from facilitators and fellow participants right there and then.

    • More details on the location will be provided to participants after purchase.

  • If you’ve purchased the Live Practice Bundle, you’ll automatically have access to the community titled ‘In-Person Workshops’ on Thinkific. Here, you can stay updated about the upcoming workshops and indicate your interest in attending any three sessions (within nine months of purchase). Our team will reach out afterwards to confirm your attendance.

  • You'll have access to the online course content for 1 year from your purchase date. In-person workshop sessions (Live Practice Bundle only) can be redeemed within nine months of purchase.

  • While we do not offer refunds, returns or exchanges, we would love to hear any feedback you may have during the time you’re participating in the course.

Frequently Asked Questions

Talking is how we build the relationships that matter.

With the right tools and practice, anyone can become a great conversationalist.

Whether you’re hoping to network more confidently, make a friend, pursue opportunities or
simply deepen a relationship you already have, you’re in the right place.

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