diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 4e758b5a..a4294175 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ app = Client("my_account")
 
 @app.on_message(Filters.private)
 def hello(client, message):
-    message.reply("Hello {}".format(message.from_user.first_name))
+    message.reply_text("Hello {}".format(message.from_user.first_name))
 
 
 app.run()