diff --git a/FlatCAMApp.py b/FlatCAMApp.py
index 1f8acdc3..29766fc6 100644
--- a/FlatCAMApp.py
+++ b/FlatCAMApp.py
@@ -574,8 +574,8 @@ class App(QtCore.QObject):
         #############################
 
         self.languages = fcTranslate.load_languages()
-        for name in list(self.languages.keys()):
-            self.ui.general_defaults_form.general_app_group.language_cb.addItem(self.languages[name])
+        for name in sorted(self.languages.values()):
+            self.ui.general_defaults_form.general_app_group.language_cb.addItem(name)
 
         self.defaults = LoudDict()
         self.defaults.set_change_callback(self.on_defaults_dict_change)  # When the dictionary changes.
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 2d2a98ff..bd708c3e 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ CAD program, and create G-Code for Isolation routing.
 - fixed tools shortcuts not working anymore due of the new toogle parameter for the .run().
 - finished preparing for internationalization for the files: FlatCAMEditor, FlatCAMGUI
 - finished preparing for internationalization for the files: FlatCAMObj, ObjectUI
-
+- sorted the languages in the Preferences combobox
 
 7.03.2019