The following paper discusses the current language barriers associated with the learning of a foreign language. The term “language barrier” is deeply analyzed and discussed in detail. Also, this article considers the main reasons behind the origin of language barriers during learning of a foreign language and ways to overcome them. Psychological factors such as: fear, self-doubt, and lack of motivation are deeply considered. The modern teaching methods including communicative, active, and interactive were described in the article as ways to overcome language barriers. These methods were based on the creative approach, development of emotional and intellectual parts of individuals. Person-oriented approach contributes to the development of student’s personality, the disclosure of his potential and the manifestation of creative abilities.

language barrier, foreign language, student-centered approach, modern methods of foreign language teaching