great opportunity — excellent chance
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
A situation or moment that is especially good for achieving something you want.
Say it like a native
Textbook This represents an excellent prospect for advancement.
Native This is a great opportunity to move up.
'A great opportunity to' is natural; 'represents a prospect for advancement' is corporate.
Pattern: a great opportunity (to do something/for something)
In use
- 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
Common mistake
✗ It's a great opportunity for learn new skills.
✓ It's a great opportunity to learn new skills.
'Opportunity TO + verb' (or 'opportunity FOR + noun').
Common collocations
a great opportunity to/for— to learn, miss, seize, for growth
Don't confuse it
‘Great opportunity’ is stronger than just ‘opportunity’ and suggests something positive and possibly rare.