diff --git a/user_guide/database/queries.html b/user_guide/database/queries.html
index eb4d13e..1411e65 100644
--- a/user_guide/database/queries.html
+++ b/user_guide/database/queries.html
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@
 <code>$sql = "INSERT INTO table (title) VALUES(".$this->db->escape($title).")";</code></li>
 
 <li><strong>$this->db->escape_str()</strong>  This function escapes the data passed to it, regardless of type.
-Most of the time you'll use the above function rather then this one. Use the function like this:
+Most of the time you'll use the above function rather than this one. Use the function like this:
 
 <code>$sql = "INSERT INTO table (title) VALUES('".$this->db->escape_str($title)."')";</code></li>
 </ol>
diff --git a/user_guide/database/transactions.html b/user_guide/database/transactions.html
index 7ff23ee..8652aad 100644
--- a/user_guide/database/transactions.html
+++ b/user_guide/database/transactions.html
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@
 <h1>Transactions</h1>
 
 <p>CodeIgniter's database abstraction allows you to use <dfn>transactions</dfn> with databases that support transaction-safe table types.  In MySQL, you'll need
-to be running InnoDB or BDB table types rather then the more common MyISAM.  Most other database platforms support transactions natively.</p>
+to be running InnoDB or BDB table types rather than the more common MyISAM.  Most other database platforms support transactions natively.</p>
 
 <p>If you are not familiar with
 transactions we recommend you find a good online resource to learn about them for your particular database.  The information below assumes you