
EntreCulturas 2 ©2026
EntreCulturas 2 ©2026
2nd Edition
Communicate, Explore, and Connect Across Cultures
Level 2 / Novice High — Intermediate Low
Overview
EntreCulturas is a four-level, standards-based, thematically organized program. Each level consists 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 Spanish-speaking cultures.
EntreCulturas 2nd Edition. Level 2
EntreCulturas aims to prepare learners to communicate, explore, and connect across cultures in order to foster attitudes of mutual understanding and respect. In Level 2 of the four-book EntreCulturas series reinforces grammar, vocabulary, and cultural content introduced in Level 1, while leveraging communicative practice and comprehensible input strategies to help learners acquire new vocabulary and grammar in context. The proficiency level spans from Novice High to Intermediate Low.

Key Features
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The comprehensive Teacher Edition of EntreCulturas 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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EntreCulturas 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. 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 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 Spanish 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 a library of over 70 Spanish CI/ADI readers, all correlated with EntreCulturas, designed to accommodate various proficiency levels and students’ interests.
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EntreCulturas 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 Spanish-speaking 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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