diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 18e73c7..43978c1 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ Collapse OS is a Forth operating system and a collection of tools and
 documentation with a single purpose: preserve the ability to program micro-
 controllers through civilizational collapse.
 
-It it designed to:
+It is designed to:
 
 1. Run on minimal and improvised machines.
 2. Interface through improvised means (serial, keyboard, display).
@@ -17,9 +17,8 @@ It it designed to:
 
 Additionally, the goal of this project is to be as self-contained as possible.
 With a copy of this project, a capable and creative person should be able to
-manage to build and install Collapse OS without external resources (i.e.
-internet) on a machine of her design, built from scavenged parts with low-tech
-tools.
+build and install Collapse OS without external resources (i.e. Internet) on a
+machine of her design, built from scavenged parts with low-tech tools.
 
 ## Getting started
 
@@ -44,22 +43,22 @@ Then, run `0 LIST` for an introduction, follow instructions from there.
 
 ## Status
 
-The project unfinished but is progressing well! See [Collapse OS' website][web]
+The project is unfinished but progressing well! See [Collapse OS' website][web]
 for more information.
 
 ## Looking for the assembler version?
 
-The Forth-based Collapse OS is the second incarnation of the concept. The first
+The Forth-based Collapse OS is the second incarnation of this concept. The first
 one was entirely written in z80 assembly. If you're interested in that
 incarnation, checkout the `z80asm` branch.
 
 ## Discussion
 
-For a general discussion of Collapse OS and the ecosystem of technologies and
-ideas that may develop around it refer to [r/collapseos][discussion]
+For a general discussion of Collapse OS, its ecosystem of technologies, and
+ideas that may develop around it refer to [r/collapseos][discussion].
 
 A more traditional [mailing list][listserv] and IRC (#collapseos on freenode)
-channels are also maintained.
+channel are also maintained.
 
 [web]: https://collapseos.org
 [discussion]: https://www.reddit.com/r/collapseos