diff --git a/docs/intro/community.rst b/docs/intro/community.rst
index 74b372062..be1176e46 100644
--- a/docs/intro/community.rst
+++ b/docs/intro/community.rst
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ The mission of the Python Software Foundation is to promote, protect, and advanc
 PEPs
 ----
 
-PEPs are *Python Enhancement Proposals*. They are define change to Python itself, or the standards around it.
+PEPs are *Python Enhancement Proposals*. They describe changes to Python itself, or the standards around it.
 
 There are three different types of PEPs (as defined by `PEP1 <http://www.python.org/dev/peps/pep-0001/>`_):
 
@@ -70,4 +70,4 @@ A comprehensive list of conferences is maintained `at pycon.org <http://www.pyco
 Python User Groups
 --------------------------
 
-User Groups are where a bunch of Python developers meet to present or talk about Python topics of interest. A list of local user groups is maintained at the `Python Software Foundation Wiki <http://wiki.python.org/moin/LocalUserGroups>`_.
\ No newline at end of file
+User Groups are where a bunch of Python developers meet to present or talk about Python topics of interest. A list of local user groups is maintained at the `Python Software Foundation Wiki <http://wiki.python.org/moin/LocalUserGroups>`_.
diff --git a/docs/intro/learning.rst b/docs/intro/learning.rst
index 01870fdb5..ecf382931 100644
--- a/docs/intro/learning.rst
+++ b/docs/intro/learning.rst
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ While exploring the various features available in the python language the author
 patterns and best practices. 
 
 The book also includes several case studies which have the reader explore the topics discussed in the book 
-in greater detail by applying those topics to real-world examples. Case studies include assingments in GUI
+in greater detail by applying those topics to real-world examples. Case studies include assignments in GUI
 and Markov Analysis.
 
     `Think Python <http://greenteapress.com/thinkpython/html/index.html>`_
diff --git a/docs/intro/news.rst b/docs/intro/news.rst
index 209ac1aaf..b24fa930f 100644
--- a/docs/intro/news.rst
+++ b/docs/intro/news.rst
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ Python-related news.
 Python Weekly
 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 
-Python Weekly is a free weekly newsletter featureing curated news, articles,
-new releases, jobs etc related to Python.
+Python Weekly is a free weekly newsletter featuring curated news, articles,
+new releases, jobs, etc. related to Python.
 
     `Python Weekly <http://www.pythonweekly.com/>`_