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Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or a photo of a page and get a branching map of your English lesson. Edit nodes, rearrange branches, and click through each topic.

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Why a mind map helps with English

Grammar, literature, and essay writing all share the same problem: too many rules and terms to hold at once. English mind maps group them into branches so you can see how tenses, voices, and sentence types relate. Starting from your own lesson notes keeps the map matched to what your teacher actually covered.

  • Turns a long reading or grammar chapter into a map you can scan in minutes
  • Keeps related rules, terms, and examples grouped under one branch
  • Lets you rearrange the structure when your class notes differ from the textbook
  • Works from photos of pages, so you do not need to retype anything
Example English grammar mind map branches
Figures of speechSimile · metaphor · personification · hyperbole
Verb tensesSimple · continuous · perfect · perfect continuous
Types of sentencesDeclarative · interrogative · imperative · exclamatory
Essay structureIntroduction · body paragraphs · conclusion
Active and passive voiceActive voice · passive voice · passive uses be plus past participle
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Built from your own material

Upload the chapter, handout, or lecture notes you are studying and the map reflects what your class covered.

Editable branches

Rename nodes, move topics under a different heading, or add an example wherever your understanding grows.

Explorable on screen

Expand and collapse sections so you can focus on one part of grammar or literature at a time.

How it works

Add your English material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a textbook page.

Generate the map

DeckOwl reads the text and arranges the main ideas into branches with sub-points.

Edit and explore

Adjust the branches to match your teacher's structure, then click through each topic while you study.

Because a map is only useful if you can change it, every node is editable. Move a branch when your understanding shifts, add an example under a rule, or collapse sections you have already mastered. If you were hoping for a printable template, skip the generic chart and make one from the chapter or handout you are studying.

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Frequently asked questions

What should an English grammar mind map include?

Start with main branches such as parts of speech, tenses, and sentence types, then add one short example under each rule. Keep each branch to a few sub-points so you can recall it without looking at the notes.

How do I study literary devices with a mind map?

Group devices like simile, metaphor, and personification under a figures of speech branch, and write one line from a poem or novel beside each. Test yourself by covering the examples and naming the device from its definition.

Can I export the English mind map?

Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV are part of the Plus plan at $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month.

Does it work with photos of my textbook pages?

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

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Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.