diff --git a/lms/templates/signup_modal.html b/lms/templates/signup_modal.html
index b8eac0b029..68073276c6 100644
--- a/lms/templates/signup_modal.html
+++ b/lms/templates/signup_modal.html
@@ -21,8 +21,8 @@
         <input name="name" type="text" placeholder="Full Name">
         <label>Your Location</label>
         <input name="location" type="text" placeholder="Your Location">
-        <label>Prefered Language</label>
-        <input name="language" type="text" placeholder="Prefered Language">
+        <label>Preferred Language</label>
+        <input name="language" type="text" placeholder="Preferred Language">
         <label class="terms-of-service">
           <input name="terms_of_service" type="checkbox" value="true">
           I agree to the