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/^t/Furthermore, a foreign language provides a learner with the new perspectives of self-expression, either in writing or speaking. Human language as such constitutes the primary means of communication between people. I do not deny the importance of some other ways of conveying one's ideas, namely, any artistic creation, gestures, so-called "body language", which do not involve the need of written or spoken language signs. What I mean is that a mature, civilised human being should be able to express himself or herself in the language, traditionally comprehended as a system of grammar and meaningful vocabulary. It is possible that if someone does not feel really comfortable while performing in his or her native language, the study of a foreign one may offer him or her new means of a more positive self-presentation and thus, endow him or her with greater amount of self-confidence.