Irina Suarez (The brains behind this hub)
You know that feeling on Sunday night? The one where your heart slowly starts to sink because you have five lessons to plan, sixty paragraphs to grade, and a “to-do” list that seems to grow while you sleep?
I know it because I’ve been there…
I’m Irina, and for years, I have worked at different traditional language academies, all over the world… But along the way, I realized something critical: The biggest barrier to student success isn’t a lack of materials—it’s a teacher who is too exhausted to be present.
I decided to change the mission. I decided to put teachers first. I created First English Online, my own language academy where I focus on neuroscience backed methodologies. It was in the classrooms of my own academy that I saw the true power of neuro-education: when we align our teaching with how the brain naturally learns, the “grind” of lesson planning disappears and real progress begins.
Now, I’m taking everything I’ve built at the academy and sharing it with you.
My Philosophy: Science, not Stress
I don’t believe in “fluff” or “survival tips” that just keep your head above water for another week. I believe in Neuro-Education.
I have studied how the human brain actually processes language, attention, and memory. My goal is to take that dense, academic science and “translate” it into 5-minute hacks, ready-made lesson plans, and loads of resources for you to use in the classroom.
When you understand how your students’ brains work, you can:
- Work Smarter: Use the “Dopamine Loop” to make grammar actually stick the first time.
- Save Time: Stop over-planning and start using high-impact, brain-based strategies.
- Find Peace: Reclaim your weekends by focusing on what truly drives learning.
A Hub for the Global ESL Teacher
While I am based in Argentina, this hub is for the global educator. Whether you are teaching in a high-tech university lab or a rural school with limited resources, the principles of the human brain remain the same.
This is a conflict-free zone. No “hustle culture,” no “perfect teacher” guilt. Just research-backed strategies and a community that values your time as much as your talent.
Ready to get your time back?
If you’re new here, the best place to start is The Vault. It’s my growing library of ready-to-use ESL resources, simplified through the lens of neuro-education.