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Turn your word lists into sight words in English flashcards

Skip the generic printable sheet. Upload a PDF, slide or photo of this week's word list and get flashcards for the words your learner is working on.

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Why custom cards beat a generic printable

Most early readers hit a wall when common words like 'was' and 'come' refuse to be sounded out. A set of sight words in English flashcards built from the exact list your child or class is learning keeps practice targeted.

  • Cards match the words your teacher assigned, not a generic list
  • Upload worksheets, slides or photos of a page from a book
  • Spaced repetition brings back the words that are still tricky
  • Free plan studies in the browser; PDF export is on Plus
Example sight words in English flashcards
Why is 'the' a sight word?It is one of the most common English words, and its vowel sound does not follow a regular spelling pattern.
Sight word: 'was'Pronounced 'wuz', so the a does not give the sound you would expect from 'wax'.
Sight word: 'come'Pronounced 'kum', not like the o in 'home'.
Sight word: 'said'Pronounced 'sed', so the ai does not give a long a sound.
Sight word: 'they'The ey makes an 'ay' sound here, so readers learn the whole word rather than sounding it out.
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Built from your list

Upload the worksheet, slide or photo your teacher sent home and get cards for those exact words.

Spaced repetition

Words you miss come back more often, and words you know move to longer gaps between reviews.

Photos work too

Snap a page from a reading book and text recognition reads the words for you.

How it works

Add your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, slides, plain-text notes or a photo of the word list.

Generate the flashcards

DeckOwl creates one card per word or phrase, ready to study in your browser.

Practice a little each day

Study short sessions with spaced repetition so the words stick over the coming weeks.

Ready-made printable decks cover a generic list, but your school's order, spelling and phonics focus rarely match. Generating cards from your own material means the deck matches what was taught this week.

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Frequently asked questions

How many sight words should a beginning reader learn at once?

Most teachers introduce a small set at a time and review known words alongside new ones. Keeping each new batch short helps the words stick.

How do I practice sight words that look alike, like 'was' and 'saw'?

Put similar words in separate decks or sessions so they do not blur together. Short daily practice with the confusing pairs side by side works well.

Can I print my sight word flashcards?

The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports. PDF export is available on the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month.

Can I use a photo of a printed word list?

Yes. Photos of pages are read with text recognition, so you can upload a picture of the list and generate flashcards from it.

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