diff --git a/contributors/guide/first-contribution.md b/contributors/guide/first-contribution.md
index bad8b013e..d0862a8f4 100644
--- a/contributors/guide/first-contribution.md
+++ b/contributors/guide/first-contribution.md
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ to Kubernetes. Check out the [list of SIGs][sl] for contact information.
 
 A SIG is an open, community effort.
 
-Anybody is welcome to jump into a SIG and begin fixing issues, critiqe design 
+Anybody is welcome to jump into a SIG and begin fixing issues, critique design 
 proposals, and review code. SIGs have regular [video meetings] which everyone 
 is welcome to attend. Each SIG has a Slack channel, meeting notes, and their own 
 documentation that is useful to read and understand. There is an entire SIG