Turn your vocabulary notes into flashcards you review daily
Upload the word lists and unit notes you already have, and get flashcards that come back at the right time for review.
Why a custom deck beats a generic word list
If your class uses a graded vocabulary workbook, there is no free printable vocabulary in use flashcards set here, but you can make one that matches the words you actually need to learn. DeckOwl reads your own notes and pages and turns the terms into cards.
- Keep each card to one word or phrase, with a short definition or example on the back.
- Put common word partners on one card, such as make a decision or do homework.
- Group cards by unit so you can review what you studied last week.
- Review a little every day rather than all at once before a test.
Cards from your material
Upload PDFs, slides, DOCX files, plain notes or photos of pages, and get flashcards built from the words in your own material.
Spaced repetition
Cards you find easy come back less often, and cards you miss come back sooner, so new words move into long-term memory.
Study in the browser
Review on your laptop or phone with no install. Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are available on paid plans.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slide deck, document, text file or a photo of a page from your course.
Review the generated cards
Check the word and definition pairs, then keep the ones you want for your deck.
Study on a daily schedule
Work through due cards each day and let spaced repetition set when each word returns.
Generic lists often miss the words your teacher tested or the collocations your course emphasizes. A deck built from your own material keeps the focus on those items, including phrasal verbs, word families and common word partners.
Start with one unit or a few pages, study for a few minutes a day, and add more material as you go. Smaller daily sessions usually work better than one long cramming session before a test.
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Frequently asked questions
How many vocabulary cards should I study each day?
Many learners do well with 10 to 20 new cards a day, plus reviews of older cards. Spaced repetition handles the timing, so keep the daily new-card count manageable.
How do I remember collocations like make a decision and do homework?
Put the whole phrase on the front of the card and the verb pattern on the back, such as make or do. Practice each pairing in a full sentence so the combination sticks.
Can I get a ready-made printable vocabulary flashcard set?
DeckOwl creates a custom set from your own material rather than a ready-made printable one. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser.
Can I export my vocabulary flashcards to Anki?
Yes, export to Anki is included on the Plus plan, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month. Plus also includes PDF, DOCX and CSV export.
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