Turn your reading lists into flashcards for teaching vocabulary
Upload a chapter, slide deck or set of class notes and get vocabulary flashcards you can review with spaced repetition.
How flashcards support vocabulary instruction
Teaching vocabulary using flashcards works best when students meet new words in context before they drill them. Start with the passage or chapter they are reading, then pull out the terms that carry the most meaning for that text.
- Pull terms from the text students are reading this week, not a generic list
- Keep each session to a small set of new words and review older ones alongside them
- Add a short context sentence to cards for words with several meanings
- Use spaced repetition so review happens on a schedule rather than only before tests
Cards from your own texts
Upload PDFs, DOCX files, PPTX slides, plain notes or photos of pages. Key terms are pulled from the material your class is actually reading.
Spaced repetition built in
Words come back at growing intervals, so students review a term just before they are likely to forget it.
Export when you need it
Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export so you can print word lists or move decks into other tools.
How it works
Upload the reading
Add the chapter, article, slides or photos of a handout. No credit card is needed to start.
Review and trim the terms
Check the generated cards, remove words that are too basic, and add context sentences where a term needs them.
Study in short sessions
Students review the deck in the browser, and the schedule brings back the words they miss.
Repeated retrieval is what moves a word from recognition into active use. A deck built from the same reading lets students practice the exact sense of each word as it appears in class, rather than a generic list pulled from a textbook glossary.
DeckOwl reads PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes and photos of pages, then turns them into flashcard decks you can edit before students see them.
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Frequently asked questions
How many new words should a vocabulary flashcard session include?
A common starting point is 8 to 12 new words per session, which leaves room for review of older terms. Adjust the number based on how familiar the class is with the reading.
Does spaced repetition help students remember vocabulary?
Spaced repetition schedules reviews at growing intervals so words come back just before they are likely to be forgotten. Research on the spacing effect supports this approach for long-term retention.
Can I export vocabulary flashcards to Anki or CSV?
Yes, but exports are a paid feature. Plus is $39/year or $7.99/month and includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and students get 40% off with a school email.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start.
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