From ItalyLiving in Turin, Italy (21:14 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 4, 2021
InterestsTravelReadingArtEnvironment & NatureFilms & TV Series
*IMPORTANT NOTE* I will be unavailable from February 1st to 20th due to relocation to a new country. The new calendar will be visible starting February 15. Thank you for your patience!
Hi everyone!
This is a safe LGBTQIA+ space. I'm a transgender non-binary person (they/them).
I love teaching, and I’m grateful for all the students I’ve met.
I love seeing the world through different lenses, so be prepared to receive lots of curious, friendly questions!
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.
Are you 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
*NEW STUDENTS: PLEASE BOOK A 30' TRIAL LESSON*
I offer conversational classes only. 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
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Articles and news
Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
149
Students
1,282
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
149
Students
1282
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
75 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Conversazione
A2 - C2Conversation965 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 8% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (1)
123 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
Rebecca
16 Italian lessons
Sempre un grande piacere, grazie!
Jan 17, 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
Barend
9 Italian lessons
Elias Sonai is the perfect teacher. He is kind, attentive, and interested. He asks many questions, all in Italian of course, such that we can easily speak in Italian only, during all the lessons. I have had more than 5 lessons now and all were great. Recommended!
Jan 21, 2025
Rebecca
16 Italian lessons
Un piacere come sempre! Ma mi rendo conto di non essere così esperta sulla storia della mia città. E voglio saperne di più per poter rispondergli meglio.
Jan 5, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 5.00
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