# My Specialisation
### 1. What I study

- I study at the **Secondary Industrial School in Liberec** (SPŠ Liberec, "Průmyslovka").
- My field is **Information Technology** (Informační technologie).
- The course is **4 years long** and ends with the **maturita** (state graduation exam).
- After graduation I receive a **vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce** + can continue at university or start working in IT.

### 2. Why I chose this field

- I’m interested in **computers, software and technology** since childhood.
- IT is a fast-growing field with **lots of job opportunities** and decent salaries.
- It allows me to be **creative** (programming, design) and **logical** (problem solving) at the same time.
- I can work from almost anywhere – many IT jobs offer **remote / hybrid** work.

### 3. Main subjects

- **Programming** – algorithms, data structures, OOP; languages like Python, Java, C#, JavaScript.
- **Web development** – HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, databases.
- **Computer networks** – TCP/IP, routing, switching, Wi-Fi, security, Cisco basics.
- **Databases** – SQL, design, normalisation.
- **Electrical circuits and electronics** – Ohm’s law, components, circuits, soldering.
- **Operating systems and hardware** – Windows, Linux, troubleshooting, assembly of PCs.
- **Automation and robotics** – PLC, microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi), sensors and actuators.
- **Computer graphics** – raster vs. vector, Photoshop, Illustrator, video editing.
- **Measurement and metrology** – measuring instruments, errors, sensors.
- **Safety and reliability** – data security, backups, error handling.

### 4. Skills I have learned

- **Programming** in several languages.
- **Working with databases** (designing, querying with SQL).
- **Networking basics** – configuring routers, setting up Wi-Fi, basic security.
- **Hardware** – assembling and repairing a PC, replacing components.
- **Web development** – making functional websites from scratch.
- **Working in a team** on projects with deadlines.
- **Documentation** and **technical writing** in Czech and English.

### 5. Tools and software I use

- **Editors / IDEs:** VS Code, IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm.
- **Version control:** Git, GitHub, GitLab.
- **OS:** Windows, macOS, Linux (mostly Ubuntu).
- **Office:** Microsoft 365, Google Workspace.
- **Communication:** Discord, MS Teams, Slack.
- **Design:** Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Inkscape.

### 6. Projects I have worked on

- *(Personalise this with your real projects.)*
- A simple **website / web app** built in HTML + CSS + JS or React.
- A small **database project** with SQL.
- An **Arduino / Raspberry Pi** project (e.g. weather station, smart light, line-following robot).
- A **game** or small application in Python / C#.
- A **graduation project (maturitní projekt)** in 4th year.

### 7. My maturita exam (profile part)

- **Czech language** and **English** (state part).
- **Profile subjects** from IT field – examples:
    - **Programming** (theoretical + practical).
    - **Computer networks**.
    - **Web development**.
    - **Practical maturita project** with documentation and oral defence.

### 8. What I want to do after school

- **Option A – University:** TUL (Liberec), ČVUT (Prague), MUNI / VUT (Brno), VŠE for economics+IT.
- **Option B – Work straight away:** as a junior developer / IT support / sysadmin / web designer.
- **Option C – Gap year:** travel, language course, internship abroad.
- **Long term:** become a **software developer / IT specialist / freelancer / start my own company**.

### 9. The future of IT (and why it matters)

- **AI** is changing every industry – programmers will work with AI rather than against it.
- **Cybersecurity** is in huge demand.
- **Cloud computing, DevOps, data engineering** are growing.
- **Robotics, automation, electric vehicles, IoT** offer new career paths.
- Lifelong **self-learning** is essential – IT changes every few years.

### 10. Useful phrases

- *My specialisation is information technology.*
- *I’m especially interested in… (programming / networks / robotics).*
- *My favourite subject is… because…*
- *After the maturita I plan to…*
- *I think IT is a great career because…*

### 11. Speaking strategy

Briefly say what you study and why. List the main subjects, then 2–3 you’re really into. Talk about a concrete project you’ve done. Mention tools you actually use. Finish with your plans after graduation and a current trend in IT (AI, cybersecurity, robotics).