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This paper outlines the work being done at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies at both graduate and undergraduate levels to enable students to learn through practicums. The two authors use practicums in interpreter education for two purposes: to give students hands-on experience using what they have learned in classrooms and ensuring that the university contributes to society by having students eventually gain work experience in interpreting and translation services. There have been various attempts in the past to use practicums to get students at the undergraduate level to enhance their communication skills. Through practicums, students gain helpful feedback not only from instructors’ comments but through audience interaction. As well, the students get another perspective on themselves and their abilities. Confidence and motivation also increase through participating in practicums, and the students learn the importance of teamwork.