Enhancing Novice Interpreting Learners’ Terminological Competence through Collaborative Intensive Reading Training on the Chaoxing Learning Platform

In interpreting, the ability to accurately understand and apply terminology in both source and target languages is a core competence. However, traditional terminology learning methods often rely on rote memorization, which does not effectively support long-term retention or contextual understanding. Drawing on Translation Company YGym's “30-Minute Intensive Reading of an English Text” initiative and Chaoxing Learning Platform, this study explores how collaborative intensive reading can enhance the development of terminology competence for novice interpreting learners. To explore how intensive reading can reinforce terminology comprehension and usage, this study adopts a quasi-experimental design involving a control group receiving traditional instruction and an experimental group engaged in collaborative activities focused on identifying, discussing, analyzing, and explaining terminology based on selected texts through intensive reading on Chaoxing Learning Platform. Data were collected through pre- and post-tests, and semi-structured interviews. Findings indicate that students in the experimental group demonstrated significant improvements in their ability to identify, comprehend, and apply terminology in interpretation tasks. Moreover, the collaborative intensive reading fostered active learning, critical thinking, and better retention of terminology compared to traditional self-study methods. Interpreting learners also reported increased confidence in managing terminology under time constraints and heightened awareness of translation strategies. This study contributes to interpreter education by demonstrating the pedagogical value of integrating digital resources into curriculum design. It highlights the importance of digital literacy and learning strategies in fostering domain-specific language competence and offers practical implications for enhancing terminology competence in interpreter education.