Cultural identity is claimed to be one of the main factors that effects foreign language teaching to non-native speakers. The purpose of this study was to examine the role of cultural identity in language teaching as well as language learning (including motivation for language learning, language preference, and self-perceived language proficiency) for non-native speakers. Thus, cultural identity is expressed in language, which is defined as an oral, physical, biologically innate and basic form of communication. Language is a tool to express our feelings, emotions, thoughts, needs, desire. For many people, language is inextricably linked to culture. Learning a new language can open up new ways of understanding and experiencing one's culture. This study answers the following questions: 1. Can cultural identity inhibit language teaching? 2. How can cultural identity effect on teaching language skills? 3. What is the role of cultural identity in language teaching? Therefore, in this article it is defined the culture identity, its relationship with language and what role it plays in teaching and learning English as non-native speakers.
