diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 01fcad2..e81dddf 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ require "spectator"
 
 Test the controllers using the Spectator shard.
 
-```
+```crystal
 describe "Controller test example" do
   it "renders /" do
     response = get Application.new, "/"