Hire an expert and pay him. (A. Schnetzer)
Everyone speaks English! During my career I have heard this sentence many times. And you are right – most people have sufficient command of the English language. As children we learn the basics in school, which we continue to expand during our school career, training or studies. The internet influences these language skills as well and most of the times they actually are sufficient!
But cross your heart: How about your knowledge in certain fields of specialism? When the focus is on the details and when cultural differences come into play? Even if you are able to talk about many different fields with your business partner on the international stage – wouldn’t it be nice to say exactly what you want during an important event or meeting and not what your foreign language skills allow? Without having to search for the perfect word or to weaken your statement because you just can’t think of this one specific expression right now? With my support as a professional interpreter you can focus on your core competencies and be sure that your conversation partner understands absolutely everything, just the way you said it.