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Why generate your own PDF flashcards for English

Most ready-made PDF flashcards for English are generic, so they rarely match the novel, article or grammar unit you are actually reading. Generating cards from your own file keeps the vocabulary and examples tied to your course.

Turn a chapter, handout or lecture slide into cards in one upload.
Study vocabulary, idioms, grammar rules and literary terms in one place.
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Example English vocabulary and grammar flashcards

What does 'ubiquitous' mean?Present or found everywhere. Example: smartphones are ubiquitous in most cities.

What is the past participle of 'lie' (to recline)?Lain. It is used with have, as in 'She has lain down for a nap.'

What is a dangling modifier?A descriptive phrase that does not clearly modify the word it refers to, such as 'Walking home, the rain started.'

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

When is the subjunctive mood used in English?For wishes, hypotheticals and demands, as in 'I wish I were taller.'

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Built from your material

Upload the English reading, handout or lesson PDF you already have. Flashcards are drawn from that text, so they match what your class is covering.

Spaced repetition

Cards you miss come back sooner and cards you know come back later, so vocabulary and grammar rules stick with less daily review.

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Snap a page from a printed workbook or export a PPTX deck. Text recognition reads photos of pages, so you are not retyping anything.

How it works

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Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or images of pages. Your English material stays the source for every card.

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Get question and answer cards for vocabulary, idioms, grammar rules or literary terms. Edit anything that does not fit your course.

Study on a schedule

Review in the browser each day. Spaced repetition decides which cards you see next based on how well you recalled them.

A good set usually covers one topic at a time: a chapter's new words, a tense or a set of prepositions. Smaller decks are easier to review daily, and you can regenerate from the next section when the class moves on.

Paid plans let you export the result to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV if you want to print a study sheet or move cards into another app.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I study English vocabulary with flashcards?

Keep each deck to one reading or unit so the words appear in context. Review new cards daily and let spaced repetition bring back the ones you miss.

How many flashcards should I make for an English grammar unit?

Aim for 20 to 40 cards per unit so you can review them in about 10 to 15 minutes a day. Split longer chapters into several sets.

Can I export my English flashcards to Anki?

Yes, export to Anki is included on the Plus and Pro plans. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

Is DeckOwl free to try?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study with no credit card needed. Plus is $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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