diff --git a/local-testing/validating-your-data-and-structure.md b/local-testing/validating-your-data-and-structure.md
index b8afac25b..aa72c6af7 100644
--- a/local-testing/validating-your-data-and-structure.md
+++ b/local-testing/validating-your-data-and-structure.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ formats. In addition, it provides filters that can be used to perform custom
 modifications. As your pipeline grows, it's important to validate your data and
 structure.
 
-We encourage Fluent Bit users to integrate data validation in their contininuous
+Fluent Bit users are encouraged to integrate data validation in their contininuous
 integration (CI) systems.
 
 In a normal production environment, inputs, filters, and outputs are defined in the