diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 8873f4a..04d5056 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Supporting programs include:
 - mutt (this either)
 - newsboat (or this)
 
-I have been building up this envirnoment for some time and it is likely to
+I have been building up this environment for some time, and it is likely to
 change much in the future.
 
 ### Related works