diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 3cbc7984..b91fcbff 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ This is the source code for my post on [Building a Blockchain](https://medium.co
 
 ## Installation
 
-1. Make sure [Python 3.6+](https://www.python.org/downloads/) is installed. 
+1. Make sure to install [Python 3.6+](https://www.python.org/downloads/). 
 2. Install [pipenv](https://github.com/kennethreitz/pipenv). 
 
 ```
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ $ pipenv install
     
 ## Docker
 
-Another option for running this blockchain program is to use Docker.  Follow the instructions below to create a local Docker container:
+Docker is another option for running this blockchain program.  Kindly follow the instructions below to create a local Docker container:
 
 1. Clone this repository
 2. Build the docker container
@@ -58,11 +58,11 @@ $ docker run --rm -p 83:5000 blockchain
 1. Install a free copy of Visual Studio IDE (Community Edition):
 https://www.visualstudio.com/vs/
 
-2. Once installed, open the solution file (BlockChain.sln) using the File > Open > Project/Solution menu options within Visual Studio.
+2. After installation, open the solution file (BlockChain.sln) using the File > Open > Project/Solution menu options within Visual Studio.
 
 3. From within the "Solution Explorer", right click the BlockChain.Console project and select the "Set As Startup Project" option.
 
-4. Click the "Start" button, or hit F5 to run. The program executes in a console window, and is controlled via HTTP with the same commands as the Python version.
+4. Click the "Start" button, or hit F5 to run. The program executes in a console window, and the HTTP controls it with the same commands as the Python version.
 
 
 ## Contributing