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 One of the main barriers to getting started with git is the language. Although some of the language used in git is 
 fairly self-explanatory, other terms are not so clear. The best way to get to learn the language - which consists of a 
-number of verbs such as `add`, `commit` and `push` (precdeded by the word 'git') - is by using it, which is what we will be doing during this 
+number of verbs such as `add`, `commit` and `push` (preceded by the word 'git') - is by using it, which is what we will be doing during this 
 lesson. These commands will be explained as we proceed from setting up a new version-controlled project to publishing 
 our own website.