Turn your English word lists into vocabulary flashcards with AI
Upload a reading, a word list, slides or a photo of your notes. DeckOwl writes a flashcard for each term and schedules reviews so the hard words come back first.
Why English vocabulary cards stick when they come from your reading
Words pulled from a class reader or a textbook chapter are easier to remember than a generic list, because you already met them in context. English vocabulary flashcards built this way keep that context close: each term comes from the passage you are studying.
- Pull terms straight from the chapter or article you are reading
- Add an example sentence to each definition to show how the word is used
- Keep new batches small, about 10 to 20 words per session
- Let spaced repetition bring hard words back more often than easy ones
Cards from your own text
Upload PDFs, slides, DOCX files, notes or photos of pages and get flashcards built from the words in them.
Spaced repetition
Cards return on a schedule that stretches out as you recall a word, so study time goes to the words you still miss.
Study anywhere
The free plan lets you study in the browser. Plus adds exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV for printing or other apps.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a reading, a word list, a slide deck or a photo of your notes.
Check the cards
Review the generated front and back, and edit any term or definition that looks off.
Study on schedule
Open your deck daily. Spaced repetition brings back the words you are about to forget.
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes or a photo of a page, and DeckOwl pulls out the terms and writes a card for each one. Spaced repetition then schedules reviews so words you miss return sooner than the ones you know.
For test or academic vocabulary, the most useful cards put the word on the front and a plain definition plus one example sentence on the back. Learning a small batch of new words each day works better than cramming a long list once a week.
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Frequently asked questions
How many new words should I learn per session?
Most learners do well with 10 to 20 new words a session, reviewed again the next day. Adding many more often means older words start to slip.
What belongs on the back of a vocabulary flashcard?
A short definition in plain language and one example sentence that uses the word in context. For less familiar words, the part of speech helps too.
Does the free plan include exports?
No. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are part of the paid Plus plan.
Can I use photos of a printed word list?
Yes. Photos of pages are read with text recognition, so a snapped word list can become flashcards.
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