This is the 3500th most frequent Chinese word.
是個
"是個" means "is a" or "is one".
In this sentence, "是個" is used to indicate the identity or characteristic of the subject "he", showing a specific trait "honest person".
他是個誠實的人。
He is an honest person.
Here, "是一個" highlights the singular instance or existence of a specific thing being discussed, "a learning opportunity".
這是一個很好的學習機會。
This is a great learning opportunity.
The phrase "一個" specifies a singular identity or instance here, expressing the speaker's aspiration toward being useful.