diff --git a/.github/workflows/pre-commit.yml b/.github/workflows/pre-commit.yml
index 3d04055c8..491030a15 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/pre-commit.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/pre-commit.yml
@@ -24,4 +24,6 @@ jobs:
     steps:
     - uses: actions/checkout@v4
     - uses: actions/setup-python@v5
+      with:
+        python-version: '3.x'
     - uses: pre-commit/action@v3.0.1
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 4aa359990..9bcfdd372 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ We ask that commits are atomic, meaning they are complete and have a single resp
 PRs should tell a cohesive story, with test and refactor commits that keep the
 fix or feature commits simple and clear.
 
-Specifically, we would encouage
+Specifically, we would encourage
 - File renames be isolated into their own commit
 - Add tests in a commit before their feature or fix, showing the current behavior.
   The diff for the feature/fix commit will then show how the behavior changed,