English spoken here, the capital wants to see and hear

Beijing's plan to wipe out mistranslated English-language signs is just one part of a broader effort to prepare the city to welcome everyone here for the 2008 Olympic Games.

For example, signs reading "Eye Hospital" will be replaced by "Ophthalmology Hospital" along with dozens of others at tourist spots and public parks.

In addition, 5 million Beijing residents, about 35 percent of the population, will be required to know some English or other foreign languages.