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Make Anki flashcards for language learning from your own study notes

Upload a textbook chapter, a vocabulary list or a photo of a page. DeckOwl builds flashcards you can review with spaced repetition and export to Anki.

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Why AI helps with a language deck

Building a deck by hand is slow, and most learners stop after a few weeks. AI-made Anki flashcards for language learning start from words you already met in class, so every card is tied to a lesson you are following.

  • Upload vocabulary lists, lesson slides or photos of textbook pages.
  • Keep each card to one word, phrase or grammar point.
  • Include an example sentence so you learn how the word is used.
  • Review daily in short sessions and export to Anki when you want a longer history.
Example Spanish and French vocabulary flashcards for Anki
Spanish: how do you say 'Where is the library?'¿Dónde está la biblioteca? Estar is used for location.
French: how do you say 'I would like a coffee, please'?Je voudrais un café, s'il vous plaît. Vouloir in the conditional is the polite form.
German: what article does 'Sonne' (sun) take?Die. Sonne is feminine, so learn each noun with its article.
Spanish: which verb describes a temporary state, ser or estar?Estar. It describes temporary conditions and location, as in 'Estoy cansado' (I am tired).
Japanese: what does 食べる (taberu) mean?To eat. It is an ichidan verb, so its stem ends in e before the endings are added.
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Reads your own material

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. Text recognition pulls the vocabulary and grammar points from your lessons.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards come back at the intervals where you are most likely to forget them, so new words move into long-term memory.

Export to Anki

On the Plus plan you can export your deck to Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV, and keep studying on your phone or desktop.

How it works

Add your language material

Upload a vocabulary list, a textbook chapter, lesson slides or a photo of your notes.

Generate and check the cards

DeckOwl creates flashcards from the material. Remove any card that is off, and edit the wording before you study.

Study, then export to Anki

Review in the browser with spaced repetition, or export the deck to Anki on a paid plan.

Good language cards pair the target word with a short example sentence, the gender or conjugation form, and a translation. Keep each card to one idea so review stays fast and you can tell which items you truly know.

Import your material in batches of 20 to 30 new items, review them daily, and add more as your course moves on. Check the cards for accuracy before you trust them, especially for idioms and irregular forms.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cards should I make for a language vocabulary deck?

Start with 20 to 30 new words per session, since small batches are easier to review consistently. Add cards as you meet new vocabulary in lessons or reading.

Should flashcards include example sentences?

Yes, for most languages a sentence shows how a word is used and which grammatical form it takes. Keep the sentence short enough to read in a few seconds.

Can I export my language cards to Anki?

Yes, the Plus plan ($39/year or $7.99/month) includes export to Anki, PDF, DOCX and CSV. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, but no exports.

Can DeckOwl read photos of textbook pages?

Yes, images such as photos of pages are read with text recognition. You can also upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX or plain text notes.

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