diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md
index 763670668c4..56f19dc6302 100644
--- a/readme.md
+++ b/readme.md
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ enjoy, not something that is painful. Enjoy the fresh air.
 
 Route::get('/', function()
 {
-	return "Hello World!":
+	return "Hello World!";
 });
 ```
 
@@ -64,4 +64,4 @@ git commit -s -m "this commit will be signed off automatically!"
 
 ## License
 
-Laravel is open-sourced software licensed under the MIT License.
\ No newline at end of file
+Laravel is open-sourced software licensed under the MIT License.