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@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 [![Build Status](https://app.bitrise.io/app/1777d1ca81df02fb/status.svg?token=JR4pw9Z3dElWNrDmy3ImLA&branch=master)](https://app.bitrise.io/app/1777d1ca81df02fb)
 
-An amazing open source group messaging app build with flutter. ✨
+An amazing open-source group messaging app build with flutter. ✨
 
 # Main Features
 
@@ -10,10 +10,10 @@ An amazing open source group messaging app build with flutter. ✨
 - Multiple *open or private* channels within groups.
 - Sharing of photos and photo collections.
 - React to messages with emoji. 
-- Push-notifications for message and channel updates.
+- Push-notifications for the message and channel updates.
 - Specific channels for events (e.g. containing date, venue).
 - Editing of event channels.
-- Calendar for all upcoming and passed events aggregated over all groups and channels.
+- Calendar for all upcoming and past events aggregated over all groups and channels.
 - English and German localization.
 - RSVP for events.
 
@@ -46,14 +46,14 @@ To build and run the mobile apps you’ll need to install [Flutter](https://flut
 $ flutter doctor
 ```
 
-The app is optimised for Android and iOS phones in portrait mode.
+The app is optimized for Android and iOS phones in portrait mode.
 
 **Note:** Additionally you’ll need to add the GoogleService-Info of your Firebase app to your clients as described in `B3. Configure firebase app` below.
 
 
 ## Backend (Firebase)
 
-The backend is build using Firebase’s `node.js` SDK. All files are provided in the `firebase` folder. To deploy the code create an app and install the firebase CLI (See step 1 & 2 in [Getting started](https://firebase.google.com/docs/functions/get-started)).
+The backend is build using Firebase’s `node.js` SDK. All files are provided in the `firebase` folder. To deploy the code create an app and install the firebase CLI (See steps 1 & 2 in [Getting started](https://firebase.google.com/docs/functions/get-started)).
 
 *Note: The following steps assume you’re using Firebases’ free `Spark Plan`. Therefore we’re performing the configuration manually.*
 
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ An initial sign-in method needs to be configured.
 
 **Adding a user**
 
-Currently users need to be added *manually*.  
+Currently, users need to be added *manually*.  
 
 - In firebase navigate to `Authentication` and select `Users`. 
 - Then `Add user`. 
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ In the firebase console select `Database` under `Develop`  and create a Cloud Fi
 | members | array | *User-UID we’ve retrieved in **Adding a user*** above |
 | name | string | test |
 
-We’ve now setup our fist test group. In addition to this step we’ll need to setup a default `Channel` (e.g. something similar to `#general` in Slack).
+We’ve now setup our fist test group. In addition to this step, we’ll need to setup a default `Channel` (e.g. something similar to `#general` in Slack).
 
 
 **Create channel sub-collection**
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ We’ve now setup our fist test group. In addition to this step we’ll need to
 
 
 ### B3. Configure firebase app
-Next you’ll need to configure your firebase app for Flutter as described in [Add Firebase to an App / Flutter](https://firebase.google.com/docs/flutter/setup)
+Next, you’ll need to configure your firebase app for Flutter as described in [Add Firebase to an App / Flutter](https://firebase.google.com/docs/flutter/setup)
 
 
 **iOS**
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ $ firebase deploy --only functions
 
 ### B5. Final steps
 
-Run the flutter app using your favourite IDE (e.g. Visual Studio Code / Android Studio). Next you’ll need to run the app. 
+Run the flutter app using your favorite IDE (e.g. Visual Studio Code / Android Studio). Next, you’ll need to run the app. 
 
 *Note: Please skip any error that might occur.* 
 
@@ -174,6 +174,6 @@ When building for release the app will automatically use the production configur
 # About
 
 The concept for Timy was created and developed by [kaalita](https://github.com/kaalita) and [philippmoeser](https://github.com/philippmoeser).
-The the initial version is a MVP messaging app focusing on organising events among groups.
+The initial version is a MVP messaging app focusing on organizing events among groups.
 
 We hope this project can be a reference or building block for your next flutter app. 🚀