I am Yve Delaquis, a Dutch-born, Switzerland-based conference interpreter and language professional with over 40 years of experience. I am a native Dutch speaker, fluent in French, German and English, and I work as an interpreter, translator, voice-over artist, language teacher and coach for executives before media appearances. Based in Zürich, I serve clients across technology, finance, medicine and tourism. As a self-employed professional since 1984, I combine linguistic expertise with a passion for clear communication and storytelling. I enjoy mentoring others, delivering speeches, and helping clients craft messages that resonate with diverse audiences. In my spare time I also guide tours in Fribourg and Zurich and support hospitality and client relations through multilingual services.

Yve Delaquis

I am Yve Delaquis, a Dutch-born, Switzerland-based conference interpreter and language professional with over 40 years of experience. I am a native Dutch speaker, fluent in French, German and English, and I work as an interpreter, translator, voice-over artist, language teacher and coach for executives before media appearances. Based in Zürich, I serve clients across technology, finance, medicine and tourism. As a self-employed professional since 1984, I combine linguistic expertise with a passion for clear communication and storytelling. I enjoy mentoring others, delivering speeches, and helping clients craft messages that resonate with diverse audiences. In my spare time I also guide tours in Fribourg and Zurich and support hospitality and client relations through multilingual services.

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I am Yve Delaquis, a Dutch-born, Switzerland-based conference interpreter and language professional with over 40 years of experience. I am a native Dutch speaker, fluent in French, German and English, and I work as an interpreter, translator, voice-over artist, language teacher and coach for executives before media appearances. Based in Zürich, I serve clients across technology, finance, medicine and tourism.

As a self-employed professional since 1984, I combine linguistic expertise with a passion for clear communication and storytelling. I enjoy mentoring others, delivering speeches, and helping clients craft messages that resonate with diverse audiences. In my spare time I also guide tours in Fribourg and Zurich and support hospitality and client relations through multilingual services.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

Dutch
Fluent
French
Fluent
German
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Independent Conference Interpreter, Translator and Voice-over Artist at Caralingua / Self-employed
January 1, 1985 - Present
Self-employed since 1984 providing conference interpreting (DE/FR/EN/NL), translation, voice-over/dubbing, language teaching, and proofreading/editing to clients in technical, financial, medical, tourism and commercial sectors; also coach for speeches and pronunciation for executives prior to filmed or recorded interviews.
Independent Language Professional (Interpreting, Translation, Voiceover, Editing, Adult Education) at Caralingua / Self-employed
January 1, 1984 - Present
Provide conference interpretation, translation, voiceover/dubbing, proofreading/editing, and adult-education training. Coaching for speakers and executives, plus language teaching (FR, DE and EN). Freelance work for clients in technical, financial, medical, tourism and commercial sectors.

Education

Conference Interpreter at DOZ / ZHAW Zurich
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1983
Certified Translator at DOZ / ZHAW Zurich
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1982
Baccalauréat / Maturité (Type B) at Académie Ste-Croix, Fribourg
January 1, 1976 - January 1, 1976
SVEB / FSEA I (Formation d’adultes / langues) at Helidux, Zürich
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Baccalaureate (Type B) at Académie Ste-Croix, Fribourg
January 1, 1976 - December 31, 1976
Translator at DOZ, Zurich (Zurich School of Interpreting and Translation)
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1982
Conference Interpreter at DOZ, Zurich (Zurich School of Interpreting and Translation)
January 1, 1983 - December 31, 1983
Phil. I at University of Fribourg
January 11, 2030 - June 18, 2026
SVEB I (adult training/teaching) at Helidux, Zürich
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Qualifications

SVEB / FSEA I - Formation d’adultes / langues
January 1, 2013 - May 9, 2026
Conference Interpreter
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1983
Certified Translator
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1982
SVEB I (adult training/teaching)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Other