# ConversationBuilderTeen — Virtual Conversation Simulator

> Virtual conversation simulator for teens to practice social interaction and dialogue skills. (iPhone/iPad app by Mobile Education Store LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conversationbuilderteen/id551522479 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mobile Education Store LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/344378744)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: $29.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 40 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 370 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-11-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conversationbuilderteen/id551522479/reviews.md

## What is ConversationBuilderTeen?

Winner - Best Middle School App of 2012 - Best App Ever
Winner - 2012 Best Teaching App by TeachHub.com
Winner - 2012 4th Best Speech Therapy App by Let's Talk SLP
Winner - 2012 Best Social Skills App by Tech in Special Ed
Winner - 2012 Best Special Needs App by Teachers With Apps
Finalist - 2012 Best Special Needs App by SmartAppsForKids

ConversationBuilderTeen is a teen version of the popular and award winning ConversationBuilder virtual conversation simulator.  It is designed to help teenaged children learn how to have multi-exchange conversations with their peers in a variety of social settings.  The auditory pattern of conversation is presented in a visual format to help students recognize and master the flow of conversation.

Students learn when it is appropriate to introduce themselves, ask questions, make observations and change the subject of the conversation.  They will also learn how to recognize sarcasm and how to respond when someone is bullying them or someone around them.

The student will be asked to initiate conversation, respond to conversations initiated by others or participate in group conversations.  Students will be guided through conversations and allowed to record and save their conversations for later playback and study.  Conversations are grouped into eight themes.  The themes are school, relationship, sports, entertainment, bullying, sarcasm, clothes, and summer.  

Being able to converse with peers is the cornerstone of developing relationships, and ConversationBuilderTeen™ promotes development of this skill in a fun and engaging way.

Features

- Over 300 conversations
- 8 conversation themes - School, Relationship, Sports, Entertainment, Bullying, Sarcasm, Clothes, and Summer
- Visual interface to learn the pattern of conversation
- Students record their half of the conversation
- Group and one-on-one conversation settings
- Student may import photos into the group conversations
- Student can initiate or respond to conversations
- Student recordings are interlaced with pre-recorded audio to      create complete conversations
- Real time history allows student to replay every segment of a conversation
- Conversations may be archived and emailed
- Parental controls to lock out some conversations

LANGUAGES
- English

REQUIREMENTS
- Compatible with iPad
- Requires 5.1 software update

ConversationBuilderTeen is part of "The Builder Series" of award winning education apps.  Mobile Education Store has won over 40 app awards and has been named educational developer of the year in 2011 and 2012.

Mobile Education Tools is a member of Moms with Apps, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families.
Recommended Ages: 10-17
Categories: Special Needs

## Key features

- Virtual conversation simulator
- Multi-exchange conversations
- Visual conversation flow
- Handling bullying and sarcasm
- Record and review conversations
- 8 conversation themes
- Group and one-on-one settings

## Recent user reviews (10 of 40)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conversationbuilderteen/id551522479/reviews.md

### 5/5 — better than child version, love it

*2017-02-09, version 1.3*

if you've purchased the version for younger kids you should know that this version provides more specific explanations for "incorrect" answers", a big improvement in my book.  

I noticed one reviewer complained about explicit content, but perhaps was not aware that adult controls are available to lock the teen out of explicit content.   I like the option to use the drug/alcohol/sex related conversations.  Teens are exposed to conversations like "i cant believe I cant believe i slept with him" on tv or movies if not in real life.   By having this  material available it opens the door to discussion about those topics, even if the teen is not exposed to those types of conversations personally.  Obviously professionals would seek parent agreement  before  on explicit content.

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2014-12-05, version 1.3*

This has great and relevant topics for teenagers. This is a helpful tool to teach conversation skills and expand conversations and discussions. I like the multiple choice and ability to record the voices so that they can be sent to others. It's also great for articulation practice!!

### 1/5 — Inappropriate/explicit content

*2014-11-04, version 1.3*

I purchased this to use with teens and in one of the scenarios a girl says, "I can't believe I slept with him. " This is very inappropriate and users should be warned that the content is explicit.

### 4/5 — Pthor

*2014-03-27, version 1.3*

This app has it all.  I use it with teenagers with hearing loss.  It allows for auditory comprehension work, has written stimuli to be paired with auditory, allows for speech practice and students' use of taped responses for making judgements and corrections.  The pragmatics work is the icing on the cake.  For my students, some of the speech is too rapid.  I wish I could change the rate of speech in settings but overall it is a fabulous therapy tool.

### 3/5 — Nice tool

*2014-03-02, version 1.3*

I like the topics, ability to record conversational turns. I would like more feedback given for incorrect answers--sometimes correct/incorrect are hard to predict & a little  more explanation is warranted. Definitely recommend.

### 4/5 — Good not great

*2013-02-22, version 1.1*

This app has much potential. I did agree that some of the responses were not really great reponses. The ones they are supposed to choose that is.....are not always what would be appropriate and current in responses. It would be a great feature to be able to change the responses or simply remove the ones that the user felt innappropriate. Overall most were good though and Mobil Education Store is a top notch app provider.

### 4/5 — Practically perfect in every way

*2013-01-31, version 1.1*

As an SLP specializing in adolescents with social communication disorders, I found this app to be nearly perfect for teaching the give and take of conversations. I especially like the history feature which allows us to analyze the building blocks of conversations. My higher functioning students like duplicating the structure of the conversations with different topics. Suggestion: I would really like to have the ability to slow the speech rate for both the teens depicted and the audio output of the choices.  Many students need a slower rate in order to understand and imitate what was said. Please consider in an update. Thank you.

### 5/5 — Fabulous for older students

*2013-01-27, version 1.1*

I love this app for older students! The topics and conversation options are very realistic and applicable. I also like that the conversations go for more than just 2-3 turns. A " must have" for working with teens!

### 5/5 — Great app for teaching teens

*2013-01-21*

I love how this app has so many customizable options! Parents and educators alike will appreciate this app, which has the ability to have multiple users/profiles. It has various topics to choose from as well as a randomize option.  The voices in the app sound like real teens which makes the learning more realistic. Great app!

### 5/5 — Great teaching tool

*2013-01-21, version 1.1*

This is a great app to help people learn responses to everyday conversations, when responses don't come easy. What a great tool to help kids learn. The app works great and features a wide variety of topics. It also has a great video tutorial to help navigate and learn.

## Frequently asked questions about ConversationBuilderTeen

### What does ConversationBuilderTeen do?

ConversationBuilderTeen is a virtual conversation simulator designed to help teenagers practice having multi-exchange conversations in different social situations. It visually presents the pattern of conversation to aid in mastering conversational flow, including how to introduce oneself, ask questions, make observations, change subjects, and respond to bullying or sarcasm.

### What are the key features of ConversationBuilderTeen?

Key features include over 300 conversations across 8 themes (school, relationships, sports, entertainment, bullying, sarcasm, clothes, summer), a visual interface for learning conversation patterns, the ability for students to record their part of the conversation, group and one-on-one settings, and the option to import photos into group conversations. Recordings are interlaced with pre-recorded audio to create complete conversations.

### How much does ConversationBuilderTeen cost?

Based on the provided information, ConversationBuilderTeen is a paid application. There is no mention of free trials, subscriptions, or in-app purchases for additional content, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What are the system requirements for ConversationBuilderTeen?

ConversationBuilderTeen is compatible with iPad devices. It requires the iOS 5.1 software update or later to function correctly. The app is part of 'The Builder Series' of educational apps.

### Who would benefit from using ConversationBuilderTeen?

This app is specifically designed for teenagers aged 10-17 who are looking to improve their conversational abilities. It is particularly beneficial for students who need support in developing social skills, understanding conversational nuances, and practicing interactions in a safe, virtual environment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2023-09-30

Updates for iOS16 compatibility

### 1.9.5 — 2021-07-18

Stability and Performance Improvements

### 1.9.1 — 2020-06-10

Update icons for newer iPads

### 1.9.0 — 2020-06-08

Enhancements for iOS13

### 1.4.1 — 2018-02-18

Updates for iOS11 compatibility

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