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 ## Web app based on the protocols and ngrams
 
-The protocols and ngrams are used for differend functiosn of a django web application.
+The protocols and ngrams are used for different functions of a django web application.
 The web application displays the protocols, speeches and corresponding speakers
 for research purposes.