diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index e900a1b..cdd39a3 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ of the low-level functionality into something more usable by AMOS.
 
 ### Communicating with an HTTP server
 
-```
+``` basic
 LIB=Socket Library Open
 
 If LIB<=0
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ Socket Library Close
 
 ### Starting a server
 
-```
+``` basic
 If Socket Library Open<=0
    End
 End If