diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -38,10 +38,6 @@ The recommended way is to install Annif from
     source annif-venv/bin/activate
     pip install annif
 
-You will also need NLTK data files:
-
-    python -m nltk.downloader punkt_tab
-
 Start up the application:
 
     annif
@@ -113,10 +109,6 @@ Enter the virtual environment:
 
     poetry shell
 
-You will also need NLTK data files:
-
-    python -m nltk.downloader punkt_tab
-
 Start up the application:
 
     annif