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Make flashcards for English teachers from your own lesson files

Upload the novel excerpts, grammar handouts, slides or photos of worksheets you already use. DeckOwl turns them into flashcards you can review with spaced repetition.

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Why build your own set instead of using a ready-made deck

Ready-made decks rarely match the novel, grammar unit or vocabulary list you are actually teaching. For flashcards for English teachers, the better starting point is the material already in your folder, so every card lines up with what your students will be tested on.

Turn reading excerpts and literary term lists into cards
Create grammar and usage drills from your own handouts
Study in the browser on the free plan with 3 generations per month
Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV on Plus

Example English grammar and literary term flashcards

What is a simile?A comparison using like or as, such as brave as a lion.

What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?A metaphor says one thing is another, while a simile compares them using like or as.

What is a dangling modifier?A descriptive phrase that does not clearly attach to the word it modifies, such as Walking home, the rain soaked me.

What is the subjunctive mood used for?Expressing wishes, hypotheticals or demands, as in If I were you.

What is foreshadowing?Hints in a text that suggest later events, such as a character mentioning a storm before a shipwreck.

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Built from your materials

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes or photos of pages. The cards reflect the exact texts and terms you teach.

Spaced repetition

Cards return at increasing intervals so students revisit harder terms just before they forget them.

Export when you need it

On Plus, export to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV to print handouts or move cards into other study apps.

How it works

Upload your file

Add a reading, slide deck, grammar sheet or photo of a page from your unit.

Review the cards

Check the generated fronts and backs, then edit anything that does not match your lesson.

Study or export

Study in the browser with spaced repetition, or export a printable set for class.

Generating from your own files also keeps terms consistent with your classroom language. A card on foreshadowing can quote the passage you discussed, and a grammar card can use the exact example from your handout.

If you need a printable resource, export a PDF on the Plus plan and hand it out with your lesson.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for a single vocabulary unit?

Keep each set to the terms students must master by the unit test, since shorter decks get reviewed more often. Add extra cards only for words that appear repeatedly in the reading.

What makes a good flashcard for teaching literary terms?

Put the term or a short prompt on the front, such as metaphor or what an extended metaphor does in a poem. On the back, give a plain definition with one example, and avoid long passages so students can recall the answer quickly.

Can I export my flashcards to Anki or PDF?

Yes, the Plus plan includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations per month and no credit card. Students get 40% off with a school email.

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