diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index d5eda7f2..296846a2 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ function fuck
 end
 ```
 
-If executing thefuck fails, create nessecary directory structure & files:
+If executing thefuck fails, create necessary directory structure & files:
 ```bash
 mkdir -p ~/.thefuck/rules
 touch .thefuck/settings.py