diff --git a/chapter06/glibc-inst.xml b/chapter06/glibc-inst.xml
index e210d5b4d..ae8781b8b 100644
--- a/chapter06/glibc-inst.xml
+++ b/chapter06/glibc-inst.xml
@@ -45,8 +45,8 @@ which you need or want.  This can be achieved using the localedef
 command.  Information on this can be found in the INSTALL
 file in the glibc-&glibc-version; tree. One thing to note is that the
 <userinput>localedef</userinput> program assumes that the <filename
-class="directory">/usr/lib/locale</filename> exists, so you need to create
-it first.</para>
+class="directory">/usr/lib/locale</filename> directory exists, so you need
+to create it first.</para>
 
 <para>During the configure stage you will see the following warning:</para>