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Grammar fix

great opportunity

excellent chance

A situation or moment that is especially good for achieving something you want.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • Working abroad was a great opportunity for me to learn a new language.daily life
  • I believe studying in another country is a great opportunity because it allows you to experience different cultures and improve your language skills.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: a great opportunity (to do something/for something)

WrongIt's a great opportunity for learn new skills.

RightIt's a great opportunity to learn new skills.

'Opportunity TO + verb' (or 'opportunity FOR + noun').

Patterna great opportunity (to do something/for something)

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff This represents an excellent prospect for advancement.

Natural This is a great opportunity to move up.

'A great opportunity to' is natural; 'represents a prospect for advancement' is corporate.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • a great opportunity to/for
    to learnmissseizefor growth

Don't confuse it

‘Great opportunity’ is stronger than just ‘opportunity’ and suggests something positive and possibly rare.

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