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Turn your English word lists and readings into flashcards with AI

Pre-made English decks cover common words, but they rarely match the book, lecture or vocabulary list you actually need to learn. Upload your own material and DeckOwl generates the flashcards.

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Why build your own English deck

If you are learning English, a ready-made English Anki deck can give you a head start on common vocabulary. The gap shows up when your course uses different readings, idioms or word lists, and a generic deck leaves those words out.

Turns reading passages and word lists into cards in minutes
Covers idioms, collocations and grammar rules, not just single words
Spaced repetition schedules reviews around what you forget
Export to Anki on Plus so your English progress stays in one place

Example English vocabulary and grammar flashcards

What is the difference between affect and effect?Affect is usually a verb meaning to influence, and effect is usually a noun meaning a result.

How do you form the present perfect tense?Use have or has plus the past participle, as in I have finished my homework.

What does the idiom break the ice mean?It means to start a conversation or ease tension in a new social situation.

What is the past participle of lie meaning to recline?Lain, as in I had lain on the sofa. Lay is the past tense, and lay also takes an object.

What is a collocation?A word pairing that native speakers use naturally, such as make a decision rather than do a decision.

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Built from your material

Upload a PDF, slide deck, DOCX, plain text notes or a photo of a page, and get flashcards drawn from that exact content.

Spaced repetition

Cards resurface at the right intervals so words you struggle with come back more often and familiar ones fade into review.

Export to Anki

On Plus, export your English deck as an Anki file, or as CSV or PDF, and keep studying in the app you already use.

How it works

Upload your English material

Add word lists, a reading passage, lecture slides or a photo of your textbook page.

Generate the flashcards

DeckOwl reads the text and creates front and back cards for terms, definitions and grammar points.

Study or export

Review in the browser on the free plan, or export to Anki on Plus.

Making your own deck from the material you study means every card points to a word or rule you actually need. You can also add grammar points like verb patterns and collocations, which pre-made decks often skip.

Start with one chapter or one reading. Keep the deck small enough that you can review it daily, and let spaced repetition handle the words you keep missing.

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Frequently asked questions

How many new words should I add to an English deck each day?

Most learners do well with 10 to 20 new words a day. Reviewing older cards consistently matters more than adding a large batch of new ones.

What should an English flashcard include besides the word?

Add an example sentence, the part of speech and any common collocation. Context makes the word easier to recall when you read or speak.

Can I export my English deck to Anki?

Yes, export to Anki is included in the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

Is there a free way to try it?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and no credit card is needed to start.

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