diff --git a/README.markdown b/README.markdown
index 423c42c..0180911 100644
--- a/README.markdown
+++ b/README.markdown
@@ -24,8 +24,8 @@ lots of 3rd-party nginx modules, as well as most of their external dependencies.
 
 This bundle is maintained by Yichun Zhang (agentzh).
 
-Because most of the nginx modules are developed by the bundle maintainers, it can ensure
-that all these modules are played well together.
+Because most of the nginx modules are developed by the bundle maintainers, bundling ensures
+that all these modules play well together.
 
 The bundled software components are copyrighted by the respective copyright holders.
 
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ This feature is not available on Windows platforms.
 Mailing List
 ============
 
-You're very welcome to join the English OpenResty mailing list hosted on Google Groups:
+You are welcome to join the English OpenResty mailing list hosted on Google Groups:
 
 https://groups.google.com/group/openresty-en
 
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ https://groups.google.com/group/openresty
 Report Bugs
 ===========
 
-You're very welcome to report issues on GitHub:
+You are welcome to report issues on GitHub:
 
 https://github.com/openresty/openresty/issues