Grammar fix
global issue
worldwide problem
A problem or challenge that affects people or countries all around the world, not just in one place.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- Climate change is a global issue that requires cooperation between countries.society
- In my opinion, poverty is a serious global issue because it affects millions of people and requires international solutions.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: global issue (noun phrase); a/an/the global issue; global issues
WrongPoverty is a worldly issue.
RightPoverty is a global issue.
'Global' (worldwide), not 'worldly' (concerned with material/everyday life).
Patternglobal issue (noun phrase); a/an/the global issue; global issues
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Global issue' is the compact term; spelling it out is wordy.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
a global issuemajorpressingtackleaddress
Don't confuse it
A 'local issue' affects only a small area or community, while a 'global issue' impacts people everywhere.