diff --git a/lang/strings_english.txt b/lang/strings_english.txt
index 71f1459540..fd98e3e141 100644
--- a/lang/strings_english.txt
+++ b/lang/strings_english.txt
@@ -519,9 +519,9 @@ $s_reminder_sent_none = 'No reminders could be sent';
 $s_reminder_list_truncated = 'recipients list truncated';
 $s_bug_send_button = 'Send';
 $s_reminder = 'Reminder';
-$s_reminder_explain = 'This note will be sent to the recipients listed requesting feedback on this issue.';
-$s_reminder_monitor = 'These recipients will also begin monitoring the issue. They can unsubscribe using the Unmonitor button.';
-$s_reminder_store = 'This note will be stored with the issue.';
+$s_reminder_explain = 'This note will be sent to the selected recipients, requesting feedback on this issue.';
+$s_reminder_monitor = 'These recipients will also begin monitoring the issue; they can unsubscribe using the "End Monitoring" button.';
+$s_reminder_store = 'The note will be stored with the issue.';
 
 # bug_set_sponsorship.php
 $s_confirm_sponsorship = 'Please confirm you want to sponsor issue %1$d for %2$s.';