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Biography
of Steven Langlois (Étienne)
Steven Langlois, a respected
teacher, Project Coordinator of FSL Renewal (GECDSB
and WECDSB), Think Literacy Team-Teacher and
Department Head at Kennedy Collegiate Institute of
the Greater Essex County District School Board, is
better known worldwide for his work outside the
classroom. As the popular educational performer “Étienne”,
he composes and performs songs and curriculum
designed to help children learn English, French and
Spanish using popular music styles.
Since the beginning of his teaching career in 1993, tens of thousands
of children, parents and educators, in homes and
classrooms around the world, have been rockin' and
hip hoppin' to the distinctive English, French and
Spanish music of Étienne. A two-time “Canada’s
Favourite Children’s Artist of the Year” winner, his
music breaks down barriers and makes learning fun
for all ages. Parents and teachers praise the music
as inspiring. Each song of this Warner Music artist
effectively teaches a range of literacy topics from
basic alphabet, numbers and vocabulary to all forms
of grammar. The popularity of the music and demand
for concert appearances compel Langlois to split his
teaching duties with his musical and professional
obligations. His appearances are praised as
"interactive and motivating," "a class act," and the
"ultimate educational experience." Langlois juggles
a teaching career with sold-out concert tours
throughout the world, annually presenting keynote
addresses and workshops at major Foreign language
conferences, as well as writing and producing new
material.
Educational Publishing Credentials:
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Authored, composed and
produced work for several international, educational
publishing companies including Thomson Nelson,
Pearson Ed., Oxford University Press, Gage Canada,
Prentice Hall Ginn, Glencoe, McGraw-Hill and
Denmark's Forlag Malling Beck.
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Created
and invented the popular handheld educational game
“Tactic*Grams” that are used by French, Spanish,
German and Latin teachers all over North America
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Had his
songs translated and published into the Cree
language for the government of Saskatchewan
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Composed, performed and produced nine CDs and
accompanying Teacher Guides for Educorock
Productions Inc. and Warner Music including Le
retour CD – 2008,
RENCHSTOCK
compilation CD - 2007,
Me
gusta CD – 2005, Grammar Jams 2 CD – 2004, Grammar
Jams CD – 2003, C'est le temps CD – 2002,
Rockumentaire (Videos Collection) – 1999, Educorock
Espanol CD – 1999, La danse des araignees CD –
1998, Chez Moi CD – 1996, Étienne s/t CD – 1994
What The Media Has To Say:
“Charismatic... unbelievable.... students are actually excited about
learning grammar.” The Hamilton Spectator
“He is dubbed the Eminem of
Children’s Music because his unique blend of music
wins over audiences.” Windsor Star
“...The performer that
teachers trust most.” London Free Press
“Parents are impressed and
grateful to see their children enhance their
language skills, but have fun doing it.”
Shoreline Weekly
“The music is life-changing” M. Goble, Teacher
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