# SRS Deck Generator from Frequency List

Paste a bilingual vocabulary list and export an Anki-compatible deck that auto-splits each entry into recognition, recall, and cloze cards with POS, IPA, and example sentences, plus an SM-2 scheduling preview.

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/language-vocab-spaced-repetition-deck-generator

- **Category:** Education

- **Keywords:** spaced repetition, anki, flashcard, srs, vocabulary, language learning, cloze, frequency list, deck generator, sm-2

## Overview

Converts a pasted bilingual word list (word ↔ translation, optionally with rank / part-of-speech / IPA columns) into a ready-to-import Anki deck. Each vocabulary entry is expanded into up to three note types: a Basic recognition card (word → meaning), a Basic recall card (meaning → word), and a Cloze fill-in-the-blank card. Output is a ZIP of per-card-type TSV files using Anki's official metadata headers, so you can import straight into a fresh deck. Also includes an SM-2 review-interval preview so learners understand the spaced-repetition schedule Anki inherits.

## Inputs

- **Vocabulary list (TSV/CSV or one entry per line)** (textarea): cat 猫 dog 狗 rabbit 兔子
- **Delimiter** (select)
- **Column layout** (select)
- **Cloze language** (select)
- **Deck name** (text): e.g. Spanish Vocabulary
- **Card types to generate** (select)
- **Recognition (word → meaning)** (checkbox)
- **Recall (meaning → word)** (checkbox)
- **Cloze (fill-in-the-blank)** (checkbox)
- **Cloze template** (text): Use {word} and {meaning}, e.g. I saw a {word} today. ({meaning})
- **Include SM-2 scheduling preview** (checkbox)

## When to use

- You have a bilingual frequency list and want to turn it into Anki cards quickly.
- You need both word-to-meaning recognition and meaning-to-word recall practice.
- You want to add cloze cards and review the expected SM-2 scheduling intervals.

## How it works

- Paste a vocabulary list with one entry per line and choose a delimiter or use auto-detection.
- Select the column layout for word, translation, rank, part of speech, and IPA data.
- Choose recognition, recall, and/or cloze card generation, then optionally set the cloze language, template, and deck name.
- Generate the deck to receive a ZIP containing Anki-ready TSV files, a README, summary.csv, and an SM-2 preview when enabled.

## Use cases

- Language learners can convert frequency lists into structured Anki decks for recognition, recall, and cloze practice.
- Teachers can prepare vocabulary decks with rank, part-of-speech, and IPA fields for classroom study.
- Self-study users can create separate card sets, such as recognition and recall only, for a focused review routine.

## Frequently asked questions

### What input does the tool accept?

It accepts a pasted bilingual vocabulary list in TSV, CSV, semicolon-separated, pipe-separated, or one-entry-per-line format.

### Which column layouts are supported?

Supported layouts include word and translation, plus optional rank, part of speech, and IPA columns.

### Which card types can it generate?

It can generate recognition, recall, and cloze cards. You can enable or disable each type.

### What does the output contain?

The output is a ZIP containing per-card-type TSV files with Anki metadata headers, a README, and summary.csv.

### What is the SM-2 preview?

It shows a review-interval preview based on the SM-2 scheduling model when the option is enabled.

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