Qian, DuoxiuDuoxiuQianChow, Ian CastorIan CastorChowChan, Sin WaiSin WaiChan2026-06-162026-06-162026https://repository.sfu.edu.hk/handle/sfu/5406Challenges posed by current technological advancements in audiovisual (AV) communication have made it clear that AV translation and localization education at the tertiary level must adapt quickly to remain relevant and viable. This paper briefly discusses the current state in the field of AV translation and localization education. Then it reports the teaching practices in an AV Localization course at a local university in Hong Kong, most of the time using free and downloadable (or cloud-based) tools, i.e., in a cost-effective way. The pedagogical reflections from this course over the past five years will provide implications for BA-level foundational training in AV translation and localization in other locales with high potential but limited budgets.enjournal article10.47476/jat.v9i1.2026.423