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Introverts, shy people, anyone with social nerves, new grads, people who just moved to a new city, or anyone who wants to feel more at ease talking to people.\n\nSkill Up is a practice tool for building social skills. It is not therapy or medical treatment.\n\nSKILL UP PREMIUM\nSkill Up is free to download. Skill Up Premium unlocks full access to lessons, missions and coaching, with monthly and yearly plans. Eligible new subscribers may get a free trial on the yearly plan. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. 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