diff --git a/guides/source/active_job_basics.md b/guides/source/active_job_basics.md
index 7aeff2ceab..29d0c32b09 100644
--- a/guides/source/active_job_basics.md
+++ b/guides/source/active_job_basics.md
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ After reading this guide, you will know:
 * How to create jobs.
 * How to enqueue jobs.
 * How to run jobs in the background.
-* How to send emails from your application async.
+* How to send emails from your application asynchronously.
 
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