No, it’s not what you’re thinking.

Have you ever been surrounded by a language or culture that you do not understand? You’ll probably have experienced the frustrations and difficulties that come with encountering a language barrier. These frustrations can be multiplied when you are traveling for business without the aid of a local expert. In this instance, hiring an escort interpreter will be to your advantage.

In escort interpreting, the interpreter is there to interpret (or orally translate) everything back and forth.

An escort interpreter functions as an assistant, helping clients to navigate while they are traveling on business trips. These interpreters may accompany clients to a single or a number of meetings.

Escort interpreters are not just interpreters, but often act as cultural liaisons, responsible for everything from ordering food to closing multi million dollar business deals.

An escort interpreter may be hired for an individual or a small group of people. An escort interpreter may be hired when you are planning to travel to a location where there is a language barrier, or by you when hosting visitors who speak another language.

When hiring an escort interpreter, make sure your interpreter is a knowledge expert on the local language, culture and locations.

You typically have a lot of contact and close interactions when using an escort interpreter. It is important to choose an escort interpreter who is friendly, personable and whom you trust, since you will be depending on him to be your mouthpiece as you travel. You will also want an escort interpreter who maintains professionalism throughout the interactions.

An escort interpreter will help make your international trip a success, giving you the self-sufficiency and confidence to focus on your business.