Here are two explanations.
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The first states that TAEL is:
TRUE- American and Russian participants have found us to be dependable. We do what we say. At least that is what the Americans say. The Russians have their own way of expressing the same thought-“skazano sdyelano.” We are loyal to our friends and remember them. This is very important to people who feel isolated by their former government’s policies and their struggling new economy. TAEL exchanges bring old friends together and help new one’s to splice ties that are all their own. The bonds made by the participants of both countries give everyone hope for a peaceful and prosperous future.
AUTHENTIC- Participants in TAEL exchanges live with host families and through them come to know what daily life is like for average people of the country. Long talks over dinner allow time for sharing photos and family histories. Each exchange member is also assigned a student interpreter who translates but also explains his or her culture, traditions, market customs, sidewalk scenes and historical landmarks. While in Russia our exchange members are treated like family. For proof, just watch the tears flow at parting time.
EFFECTIVE- Our organization gets the job done. We conduct seminars for educators and bring business people together. Participants meet their opposite numbers and get to talk and share the methods and ideas of their professions. With our special relationships knit together over the years, we are able to accomplish this at a very low cost to people who pay their own way to participate. The proof of our efficiency lies in the fact that many participants have joined our exchanges over and over making and keeping what have become by now, old friends.
LINKED- Our organization has woven and maintained a web of education, business and professional contacts in the United States and throughout Russia. During the Soviet years, people survived and accomplished much through the strength of their network of interlocking connections. Through our work over the past 14 years, we have become part of that framework and have used it to help our participants to locate and initiate new business opportunities.
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The second explanation is simpler.
TAEL means THE AMERUS EXCHANGE, LTD.
