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Elias Sonai Lupo

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Italian

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Spanish

French

Greek

Other

Queer space for relaxed conversation ✨

Teaches

Italian

Native

Speaks

Spanish

French

Greek

Other

Queer space for relaxed conversation ✨

About Me

Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

From ItalyLiving in Turin, Italy (23:27 UTC+01:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Dec 4, 2021

InterestsTravelReadingArtEnvironment & NatureFilms & TV Series

Hi everyone! This is a safe LGBTQIA2S+ space. I'm a transgender non-binary person (they/them). I love helping others, and I’m grateful for all the students I’ve met. I enjoy seeing the world through different lenses, so be prepared to receive lots of curious, friendly questions! My current lifestyle can be best described as degrowth. Sadly, my fees recently increased as italki's commissions increased. I offer reduced rates for those who are in a precarious financial situation and are willing to ask for help. I'm in a precarious situation myself, so I'm understanding and solidal. I encourage you to start this conversation at any point of our tutor-student relationship.

My creations

Me as a Teacher

Reading a lot during childhood helped me develop a great taste for the Italian language and its infinite nuances. Students appreciate my clear and neutral accent. At this time I am not available to help total beginners, as I only offer conversations, not classes. Are you at an intermediate level? Lessons with me will empower you to navigate new scenarios. Are you advanced? We can engage in delightful conversations while perfecting phonetics and vocabulary to your liking.

My lessons & teaching style

Sadly, my fees recently increased as italki's commissions increased. I offer reduced rates for those who are in a precarious financial situation (see "About Me"). At this time I am not available to help total beginners, as I only offer conversations, not classes. You must have a minimum foundation of the language in order to approach a conversation. Don’t worry though: we’ll start small! Students tend to perceive me as welcoming, laid-back and patient. I value your opinion very very much, and I'll use the tools that resonate with you the most to make sure you enjoy learning. I like to maintain an open environment at all times: feedback and requests are always welcome.

My teaching material

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Homework Assignments

5.0

Rating

153

Students

1,374

Lessons

99%

Attendance rate

97%

Response rate

5.0

Rating

153

Students

1374

Lessons

99%

Attendance rate

97%

Response rate

Italian Lessons

Trial Lesson

76 lessons completed

USD 5.00+

Conversazione

A2 - C2

Conversation

1,056 lessons completed

USD 10.00+

Package with 8% off

Availability

Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)

My creations

Vocabulary (1)

127 Reviews

Fiona Neumann

20 Italian lessons

Teacher’s pick

As always, it was a real pleasure to talk with Elias. It cannot be easy listening to my Italian but they help me say what I want to say and show me that I can make myself understood. They are a very confidence-building teacher and it is really enjoyable working with them.

Apr 17, 2024

Ashley Torrano

6 Italian lessons

Teacher’s pick

I’m so thankful for Sonai! We had a really fun, dynamic conversation yet their energy is so warm and friendly. I’m looking forward to many more conversations with them :)

Jan 13, 2022

Andrea

37 Italian lessons

È sempre un piacevole parlare con Sonai!

Jun 30, 2025

Talia Torrano

18 Italian lessons

Teacher’s pick

I have had 3 amazing sessions with Sonai and deeply appreciate the support so far on this language (and life!) learning journey. I normally have so much nervousness in speaking but Sonai has a way of connecting where I don't feel afraid to make mistakes and somehow they seem to understand and the conversation keeps going. It is really great and feels a little miraculous :D. I have left each session feeling more confident and excited in the possibilities to come. Thank you so much for the support Sonai!

Jan 14, 2022