# An LLM-Guided Tutoring System for Social Skills Training

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.09870 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2501.09870/

## Key facts

- Cited by 4 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- Builds on 2 of its 7 references that are in the map.
- First posted on arXiv 16 Jan 2025.

## Builds on (most cited first, 2 of 2)

- [Generative Agents: Interactive Simulacra of Human Behavior](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2304.03442/) (2023)
- [GENEVA: GENErating and Visualizing branching narratives using LLMs](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2311.09213/) (2023)

## Built on by (most cited first, 4 of 4)

- [Toward a Benchmark for Controllable Simulation of Imperfect Students with Large Language Models](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2605.25601/) (2026)
- [PAPPL: Personalized AI-Powered Progressive Learning Platform](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2508.14109/) (2025)
- [SocialCoach: Personalized Social Skill Learning with Agentic Tutoring and Practice](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2606.04155/) (2026)
- [Resonant Minds: Closed-Loop Social Avatars with Theory of Mind](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2606.05896/) (2026)

## Abstract (arXiv)

Social skills training targets behaviors necessary for success in social interactions. However, traditional classroom training for such skills is often insufficient to teach effective communication -- one-to-one interaction in real-world scenarios is preferred to lecture-style information delivery. This paper introduces a framework that allows instructors to collaborate with large language models to dynamically design realistic scenarios for students to communicate. Our framework uses these scenarios to enable student rehearsal, provide immediate feedback, and visualize performance for both students and instructors. Unlike traditional intelligent tutoring systems, instructors can easily co-create scenarios with a large language model without technical skills. Additionally, the system generates new scenario branches in real time when existing options do not fit the student's response.