diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index cb9e78cb..68d5bb67 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -15,8 +15,8 @@ make doc
 
 Then *read* the documentation!
 
-In the documentation you will see quick install information using `nix-shell' for installing
-the dependencies. If you want to use this then install `nix-shell' if you don't already have it 
+In the documentation you will see quick install information using `nix-shell` for installing
+the dependencies. If you want to use this then install `nix-shell` if you don't already have it 
 (you may need a re-login to update environment variables).
 
 ```