EntreCultures 2 FL ©2026
EntreCultures 2 FL ©2026
2nd Edition, Florida
Communicate, Explore, and Connect Across Cultures
Level 2 / Intermediate Low — Intermediate Mid
Overview
Aligned with Florida standards, EntreCultures 2nd Edition empowers students to communicate confidently while supporting teachers with tools to lead impactful lessons. Designed by experienced French educators and professional native speakers, this four-level series teaches through the lens of interculturality, offering an unparalleled approach to language learning that’s unlike anything else.
EntreCultures 2nd Edition, Level 2
EntreCultures aims to prepare learners to communicate, explore, and connect across cultures. Level 2 of the four-book series uses the same cultural, proficiency-based approach as Level 1 to introduce new vocabulary and structures in context that take learners beyond the basics of the French language, recycling previously learned content to strengthen their communicative skills. Learners continue to engage and interact with the French-speaking world and make comparisons between francophone communities and their own.
Key Features
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The comprehensive Teacher Edition of EntreCultures provides guidance in incorporating proficiency-based instruction in your classroom. It includes instructional notes, answer keys, scaffolding tips, support for advanced learners, and connections to other disciplines, ensuring educators have the tools needed to effectively teach with the series.
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The series incorporates key themes and subthemes from Advanced Placement (AP®) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs right from the start. This alignment helps students engage with content that is directly relevant to these curricula, enhancing their overall educational experience.
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EntreCultures incorporates a broad range of authentic materials that immerse learners in real-world cultural contexts, including print, audio, video, and images. These resources enhance students' understanding of cultural products, practices, and perspectives.
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The series uses a backward design approach, beginning with clear essential questions and learning objectives that align with target proficiency levels and AP® themes. This ensures that activities and assessments are strategically designed to guide learners through their journey from formative to summative assessments.
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Each unit includes assignable Can-Do Statements that help learners see a direct connection between tasks and their language goals in French. Learners can upload completed Can-Do assignments to their student portfolios to track progress, and when it’s time to assess their learning, they can complete differentiated formative assessments to prepare them for summative assessments.
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An Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA) is a final project that evaluates students' language proficiency. At the end of each unit, students complete "J’y arrive," a summative IPA that assesses their skills in the context of a personalized cultural scenario.
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Each unit is introduced by young native French speakers in engaging video blogs. These videos provide authentic insights into language and culture to reinforce important themes and topics covered in the unit.
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Wayside has more than 20 French CI/ADI readers, and our library continues to grow. With CI/ADI Correlation Guides, you will easily find a selection of readers to fit your learners' needs.
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EntreCultures emphasizes the development of intercultural understanding alongside language skills. Each unit includes reflection prompts and activities that encourage learners to explore and appreciate cultural richness within Francophone communities.
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Nualang, an interactive platform, is seamlessly integrated throughout the series to help students practice listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills. Instant feedback from Nualas further supports effective language learning.
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EntreCultures fully aligns with the Florida CPALMS Benchmarks and ACTFL’s World-Readiness Standards. It also includes Proficiency Guidelines and incorporates Can-Do Statements to prepare learners for real-world assessments and language use.
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Language education plays a vital role in shaping Florida’s future. By empowering students with language proficiency, you’re helping them build cultural awareness, form meaningful connections, and gain career skills needed to thrive in today’s dynamic global workforce. At Wayside, we are committed to supporting Florida educators and enhancing student outcomes across the state. From personalized guidance to on-the-ground support, we’re with you every step of the way.
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Video Blogs
Video blogs by young native speakers help students connect with peers across the world.
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Authentic Resources
Authentic resources introduce students to diverse cultures, fostering global awareness and engagement.
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Global Community Projects
Global community projects encourage students to interact with native-speaking communities.
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Grammar in Context Videos
Animated grammar videos reinforce key concepts with fun, visual storytelling that helps students truly understand and retain what they learn.
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Can-Do Learning Pathway
Can-Do Assessment Pathways, built using backward design, prepare students to show what they know and can do with the language at every stage of learning.

Nualang is a fun and engaging learning tool for conversation practice, included with all Wayside world language programs.
This safe and secure platform offers real-time, AI-enhanced feedback that helps language learners speak confidently, improve their skills, and stay immersed in the target language.
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Student Edition
The Student Edition is comprised of six units that provide learners with opportunities to interact and engage with authentic materials and adolescent speakers of the language. By learning in an intercultural context, students acquire communication skills and content knowledge while exploring the products, practices, and perspectives of French-speaking cultures. Available in print and digital formats.
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Teacher Edition
Explore the Teacher Edition Sample UnitDesigned to save you time and empower effective teaching, the Teacher Edition is your complete standards-aligned roadmap. Available in print and digital format.
Your Teacher Edition is Packed with:
✓ Built-in Florida standards alignment
✓ Can do assessment pathways
✓ Differentiation strategies
✓ Cultural insights
✓ Connections to other disciplines
✓ Proficiency-focused teaching tips
✓ Vocabulary and grammar guidance
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Workbook
The Workbook includes additional activities to practice vocabulary and grammar from each unit. Available in print and digital formats.
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Companion Reader
View the SampleEach level of EntreCultures includes a companion reader carefully matched to that level's vocabulary and grammar, drawing students into rich stories and compelling narratives that make language acquisition feel natural and intuitive.
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Assessment Program
The Assessment Program offers proficiency-based assessments aligned with ACTFL guidelines. Each unit includes three formative assessments in all modes of communication, available in below-, on-, and above-level versions to support every learner.
Summative options include Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs) that measure real-world communication skills, and Alternate Objective Tests focused on grammar and vocabulary. All assessments feature clear, consistent rubrics and can be printed or assigned in Learning Site for flexible delivery.
Midterm and Final Assessments are also available.
Engage, Personalize & Track Learning Easily
Smart tools help teachers save time and inspire learning. From personalized lessons and flexible pathways to engaging resources like eBooks and flashcards, everything is designed to boost student success and keep classrooms thriving.
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- ✅ Letters to Guardians: Highlight the key information for each unit of study for parents and guardians.
- ✅ Lesson Plan Builder: Pulls directly from the textbook to create engaging, tailored lessons that can be exported to multiple formats, including slides—saving teachers time and boosting student engagement.
- ✅ Personalized Assignments and Assignment Controls: Empower teachers to adapt tasks to each student’s needs, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes.
- ✅ Learning Pathways: Aligned with Can-Do statements and assessments, our pathways guide teachers to essential activities for building proficiency, providing clear guidance for new teachers and flexibility for experienced educators.
- ✅ Instructional Strategies Toolkit: Ready-to-use, research-based activities organized by communication mode, skill, and proficiency level—keeping students engaged and helping every learner thrive in the target language.
- ✅ Administrative Reporting: Provides powerful insights on student activity and user actions, making it easy for administrators to manage and safeguard the platform effectively.
- ✅ Performance Towards Proficiency Growth: Gives insights into student growth towards proficiency.
- ✅ Standards: At point of use, standards ensure our content aligns with educational benchmarks, empowering teachers to meet key learning goals with confidence.
- ✅ Personalized Settings: Allow teachers to customize timed tasks, transcripts, and captions, giving them flexible tools to meet the unique needs of their students and classroom.
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- ✅ eBooks: A page-by-page virtual version of the Teacher Edition, Student Edition, Workbook, and Spanish for Life and Career Success, with interactive links and activities at point of use. Includes highlight and note-taking functionality.
- ✅ Nualang Activities: Students engage in conversation and receive personalized feedback from our chatty little helpers, the Nualas.
- ✅ Flashcards: Practice key vocabulary from the unit. Available in Print and Digital formats.
- ✅ Companion Reader: Each level of the program includes a comprehensible French reader.
- ✅ Portfolio: Students document the growth of language learning.
All-in-One Language Teaching Platform
Learning Site empowers educators with all the tools they need for classroom management, student engagement, and measurable outcomes, in one unified platform.
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Seamless Navigation
Easily move between content without losing your place.
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Goal Setting Made Easy
Assign activities that can have can do statements to help students set goals and reflect on their progress.
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Track Student Growth
Use the dashboard and portfolio to monitor progress over time.
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Quick Access to Resources
Easily access your research resources such as vocabulary lists, authentic sources, audio and video transcripts, and much more.
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Time-Saving Tools
From assignment to assessment to reporting—manage it all effortlessly on one platform.
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Ready-to-Use Lesson Plans
Choose from 50- and 90-minute lesson plans for all levels, or create your own with our Lesson Plan generator.
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Intuitive Design
Move effortlessly between lessons, resources, Nualang games—everything you need, right where you need it.
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Guided Walkthrough
Learn the platform quickly with an easy-to-follow tour.

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1. Practice the Building Blocks
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2. Engage with a Scenario
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3. Chat with a Nuala Coach
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4. Play & Compete
Reinforce learning in Play LIVE games and earn medals.
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Customized Support for Every Stage of Adoption
From day one, you’ll receive customized onboarding, training, and ongoing support—at no cost. We stay with you through every stage of adoption with pedagogy-focused workshops and coaching tailored to your district’s needs—in-person, virtual, or online.
And when you’re ready to grow further, our Expand Professional Learning program offers ongoing opportunities to help your teachers and students thrive.
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Grow to Glow PL Series
From engaging live webinars to inspiring on-demand content, this professional learning series delves into effective teaching strategies designed to empower your students to shine beyond the classroom.
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Expand Professional Learning
Enhance your teaching and boost classroom impact through in-person workshops, self-paced online courses, and a wealth of resources designed to support your professional growth.
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