diff --git a/README b/README
index d7fd5cab1..f57e0725c 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ For basic installation instructions see the "INSTALL" file.
 
 Before you can run FlightGear you will also need to download and
 install the "base" package which is a collection of textures, sounds,
-sample scenery, and other data files need by the sim.
+sample scenery, and other data files needed by the sim.
 
 For additional install help for specific platforms please browse the
 "docs-mini/" subdirectory.
@@ -26,10 +26,10 @@ This project is GPL'd.  For complete details on our licensing please
 see the "COPYING" file.
 
 For information on available mailing lists, mailing list archives, and
-other available source code and documenation, please visit our web
+other available source code and documentation, please visit our web
 site.
 
 FlightGear is a product of the collaboration of large international
 group of volunteers.  FlightGear is a work in progress.  FlightGear
-comes with no warrantee.  We hope you enjoy FlightGear and/or find it
+comes with no warranty.  We hope you enjoy FlightGear and/or find it
 of some value!