Regardless whether or not Beijing wins the Olympic bit, rising the English level of citizens will make Beijing a more international city. A city with so much history and culture deserves to share its treasures with the world. Of course the number one treasure of Beijing is its people. Millions of ordinary people in Beijing start to learn English when the capital announce its bit to host the 2008 Olympic games. Learning speaking English is hot among residents of the three thousand years old city. From schools to factories, from residences to government offices, men and women, old and young are diving into thier ABCs with enthusiasm. Many English text books with the Olympic bit logo on the cover were published and sold in the city.Books teaching basic idioms and expressions for daily communication are the most popular.
