Purpose. The article is devoted to the study of theoretical questions of teaching Speaking and the development of methods for using Internet technologies in the process of teaching Speaking. Methodology. The research is based on the theoretical study and synthesis of scientific and methodological literature, as well as Internet resources related to the research topic; general scientific methods – analysis and generalization are used. Results. The results of the study are as follows: the author explicates the dependence of the quality of educational process and its effectiveness on the correct organization of the use of Internet technologies in the classroom which simplify the process of knowledge acquisition. The author suggests that the use of Internet technologies contributes to the formation of speech habits and skills – the core of communicative competence. Practical implications. The results of the study will help optimize the use of information technologies for language teaching lessons in higher education.