diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 6e275614..4b56cf3a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Before you can send encrypted messages you must verify the bot with the matrix h
 
 After that you can begin sending messages
 
-    source MATIRX_BOT_DIR/venv/bin/activate
-    cd
+    cd MATRIX_BOT_DIR
+    source venv/bin/activate
     matrix-bot message  "Message Content" # To send to the default room
     matrix-bot message -r '!yourRoomId' "Message Content" # To send to a specific room