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+<h1>Language packages</h1>
+
+<dl>
+ <dt>Master English pack</dt>
+
+ <dd>is primary source of all built-in texts in Moodle. It is distributed as a
+ part of Moodle and plugins. It consists of PHP string files and HTML help
+ files in the folder "en_utf8". All add-on plugins (modules, blocks,
+ etc.) have to contain their own master English files. Master English pack
+ can't be edited via lang.php.</dd>
+
+ <dt>Master language pack</dt>
+
+ <dd>is official translation of Master English pack. Usually, it is maintained
+ by a voluntary member of the community. Master language packs for Moodle core
+ can be updated automatically from admin menu under "Languages" (you will
+ find a utility that allows you to select, download and install these language
+ packs directly from within Moodle). They can also be downloaded manually from
+ <a href="http://download.moodle.org/lang16/" target="_blank">http://download.moodle.org</a>.
+ </dd>
+
+ <dt>Local modifications</dt>
+
+ <dd>of master language pack are stored in separate directory on your server.
+ Therefore, you can update master language pack without overwriting your on-site
+ customization.</dd>
+
+</dl>