Free · editable · CC0

A language-learning Anki template you can inspect before you import.

Start with seven purposeful fields, a context-first front, a readable answer, and five original example notes. Every file is plain text and available separately.

5 plain-text files · no APKG database · no media · no JavaScript · CC0 1.0

Understand this sentence

Non ci avevo pensato.

Someone acknowledges a helpful suggestion.

Meaning

I hadn't thought of that.

The pronoun “ci” refers back to the idea being discussed.

Exactly what is inside

Five small files, no mystery payload.

Starter notes

5 original examples · UTF-8 TSV

Download language-learning-starter-deck.txt

Front template

Anki field replacements · no scripts

Download front-template.html

Back template

Meaning, context, notes, and source

Download back-template.html

Card styling

Responsive desktop and mobile CSS

Download styling.css

README

Field order, install steps, safety, and license

Download README.txt

Field guide

Enough structure to stay consistent.

01

Target sentence

The sentence you want to understand. This is the prompt on the front.

02

Meaning

A concise translation or learner-friendly meaning revealed on the back.

03

Context

The situation around the sentence, shown on both sides as a gentle cue.

04

Source

Where the sentence came from, including a timestamp or permission note when useful.

05

Audio

Optional Anki sound markup. Leave it empty until the media file is in your collection.

06

Image

Optional visual context. Paste or import the image through Anki rather than typing a filename.

07

Notes

A short usage, grammar, register, or memory note—not a second textbook chapter.

Install in Anki desktop

Create the note type, then import the examples.

  1. 1. Add a note type. In Tools → Manage Note Types, clone Basic and name it “Language Learning — Context First”.
  2. 2. Create the seven fields. Keep the exact order shown above so the starter import maps cleanly.
  3. 3. Paste the templates. In Cards, replace the front, back, and styling panels with the matching files.
  4. 4. Import the TXT file. Choose the new note type, confirm the seven-field mapping, and select a deck.
  5. 5. Preview before syncing. Inspect both sides in Browse, then replace or delete the examples.

The included file headers work in Anki 2.1.54 and newer. On older versions, select the tab separator and HTML option manually. See the official Anki text import guide.

A natural next step

Check the deck you actually build.

Once you customize the note type and export an APKG, use the browser-local checker to inspect fields, templates, empty values, and missing media. If manual card assembly is the bottleneck, the private beta explores a video-to-deck workflow.

Template FAQ

Is this an APKG deck?

No. It is an editable template pack and a tab-separated starter file. It contains no collection database or scheduling history.

Does it include audio or images?

No. The optional Audio and Image fields are empty, so the examples do not create broken media references.

Can I use it with AnkiMobile or AnkiDroid?

The cards use ordinary HTML, CSS, and Anki field replacements. Set up and test the note type in Anki desktop first, then sync normally.

Can I change or share it?

Yes. The included files are released under CC0 1.0, so you may modify and redistribute them without attribution.