This article examines the use of various Internet resources in education in the context of the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The relevance of the research topic is determined by new requirements and trends in education in the era of distance learning. That is why recently it has become extremely important to introduce new educational technologies in the educational process, in particular in teaching a foreign language. The aim of the article is to identify the advantages and disadvantages of online learning and the impact of information technology on the learning process. The research was carried out using the analytical method and questionnaires. The article also raises the issue of using Internet resources and multimedia tools, which is the main way to provide distance learning using various communication platforms (Zoom, Hangouts, Teams, Skype, Moodle, and others) and social networks (Viber, Skype, WhatsApp, etc.). The result of the research presented in this article is the conclusion that the use of Internet resources and modern teaching aids of the new generation allows teachers to fill professional educational activities with new creative content and form, actively apply problematic, variable, innovative teaching methods, intensively use educational Web -sites, Internet portals. © The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2020.