About Davide
Hello, I'm Davide.
My love for English didn't begin with a textbook — it began with the macabre, rhythmic world of Edgar Allan Poe. I still remember that first spark of wonder: the way a single short story could shift the atmosphere of a whole room. From that moment, I was hooked.
Throughout school, while others saw literature as a chore, it was my sanctuary. That fascination led me to study English language and literature, then a Bachelor's degree in Theology — where I became deeply interested in how language, philosophy and story intersect, and how novels let us explore the biggest human questions.
For me, a holiday has always meant a suitcase half-full of books. After years of office life in various British cities, I traded the noise for a small farm in the Portuguese hills — quieter, grounded in nature, and centred around an ever-growing library.
Over the past eight years as a professional English teacher, I've worked with learners from around the world, delivering thousands of online lessons focused on confidence, clarity and expressive ability. I'm TEFL qualified, with classroom experience across Europe and Africa before moving fully online.
The Reading Circle grew naturally out of that work. I wanted a space where serious learners could move beyond conversation practice and experience English as it truly lives — through literature, ideas and discussion. Each group is kept small, so the conversation stays relaxed, thoughtful and genuinely shared.
— Davide
