diff --git a/chapter05/binutils-pass1.xml b/chapter05/binutils-pass1.xml
index 5f9d6240c..c058cf5fb 100644
--- a/chapter05/binutils-pass1.xml
+++ b/chapter05/binutils-pass1.xml
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ programs in the <filename class="directory">/tools</filename> directory.</para><
 
 <varlistentry>
 <term><parameter>--disable-nls</parameter></term>
-<listitem><para>This disables internationalization. This is not needed for the
+<listitem><para>This disables internationalization as i18n is not needed for the
 temporary tools.</para></listitem>
 </varlistentry>
 </variablelist>