Due to the limited number of practical activities on medical interpreting,it is difficult for learners to acquire the interpreting skills.In order to eliminate these shortcomings of the conventional teaching methodology,a web-based English-Japanese medical interpreting training system was developed.Since this system adopts a self-learning style,it might improve the time and lack of teaching material restrictions of the classroom method.This system was developed on a trial basis.As a teaching aid,virtual medical interpreting is a powerful resource for the understanding how actual medical interpreting can be carried out.In this paper,we discuss the design of a virtual environment which allows the execution of complementary experimental exercises for learners of medical interpreting and introduction to theoretical background of medical interpreting.The developed e-learning system allows remote access,enabling students to perform experiments at their own place,without being physically in the actual laboratory.The web-based virtual environment empowers students by granting them access to laboratories during their free time.A practical example is presented in order to show capabilities of the system.We also discuss the problems that were identified during this trial test and propose relevant solutions.