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Convert mixed Thai/English pages reliably
Mixed layouts need explicit front/back rules so cards stay predictable during spaced repetition.
Mixed Thai and English pages produce predictable cards: each field has a rule so fronts and backs stay consistent during spaced repetition.
How to do it
Work through one batch at a time. Finish review before you upload the next set of pages.
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Upload mixed pages with a note in your workflow: Thai front / English back (or your chosen pattern).
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In review, split lines where Thai and English were fused by OCR into one field.
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Move instructor English glosses to the back; keep the Thai prompt minimal on the front.
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Reject table rows that combine multiple vocabulary items unless split into separate cards.
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Tag mixed-source cards so you can filter them separately from pure Thai drills.
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Approve consistent batches before importing the next mixed layout type.
Quick check before you approve
- Every approved card follows the same front/back language rule.
- No card tests two unrelated vocabulary items in one prompt.
- English hints on the back do not leak the answer through identical wording on the front.
When something goes wrong
OCR merges columns
crop to single columns before upload.
Transliteration lines
decide whether they belong on the back or as a separate card type.
Inconsistent teacher formatting
normalize in review rather than approving as-is.
Related reading
Continue with nearby topics in the same workflow—import, review, then study or export.
Keep exploring the workflow
Start with the pillar that matches your question, then follow the linked guides for the next step.
Ready to try the workflow?
Upload your study pages, review the extracted cards, and export only the material you want to keep in Anki.