Let That Last Consonant Pop

In Korean, many syllable-final consonants are unreleased — the mouth reaches the position for the sound but doesn't finish it with an audible release. English usually does the opposite: the final consonant gets a light but real release of air, especially in careful or emphasized speech. Without it, words like 'cat', 'stop', or 'bag' can sound cut off mid-word, almost like the ending got swallowed, making them harder for listeners to catch cleanly. The fix is simple: after making the final consonant shape, let a tiny puff of air escape before you stop completely. Try saying 'cat' and holding your hand near your mouth — you should feel a small extra puff right at the very end, after the t. Practice cat, stop, bag, and cup this way for two minutes, exaggerating the little release each time. It doesn't need to be loud, just present. This small habit makes your endings sound complete and confident, so keep noticing it in your daily speech — you'll hear the improvement fast.