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Elias Sonai Lupo
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From Italy

Living in Turin, Italy

Queer space for relaxed conversation ✨ 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. 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. 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 conver...
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Trial Lesson
76 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
44% off
Conversazione
A2-C2
Conversation
1,163 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
8% off
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For beginners·42
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.
Student Ashley Torrano
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 :)
Student Wayne Kemeys
Wayne Kemeys
49 Italian lessons
sempre un piacere ☺️
Student Talia Torrano
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!
Student RoseMarie Franklin
RoseMarie Franklin
6 Italian lessons
Una chiacchierata con Elias è come parlando con un amico. Molto simpatico. Sempre mi sopporta di parlare meglio
Student Anthony
Anthony
4 Italian lessons
A very good conversation and chance to practice Italian in a friendly environment. Grazie!