Abstract: Saussure's conception of the unified subject or ideal speakers is only another name for the collective consciousness, while Heidegger's shepherds of language can be understood as the lonely and heroic Dasein. Both concepts refer to “metaphysical beings” instead of actual human beings on the foundation of life to life relationship. The paper also points out that Heidegger's thought plays an active role in awakening one's language awareness and evoking serious thinking about language instruction and research.