抄録
Many Japanese universities offer interpreting courses and sufficient resources are available for
interpreting training. It seems, however, that there is no so-called standard or definitive textbook
encompassing the curriculum of an introductory interpreting course. Thus, it is the responsibility of
the instructors to select their own pedagogical materials and methodology in each class.
Traditional language learning materials are edited textbooks with CDs, but the format presents
certain deficiencies: unavailability of renewed content, issues of authenticity, and a lack of
portability. Novice learners using this edited format may also find it problematic to visualize the
situation in which professional interpreters perform their actual duties. This study uses an Internet
press conference to investigate learner perceptions and clarify the advantages and disadvantages
of teaching and learning through the traditional textbook/CD vis-a-vis available online resources.
https://ror.org/027tyzk91 
