Abstract
The didactic properties and functions of modern information and communication technologies are considered. The author identifies the following properties: a) multilingualism and multiculturalism; b) multilevel; c) multi-genre; d) multimedia information; e) hypertext structure of documents; f) the ability to create a personal user zone; g) the possibility of organizing synchronous and asynchronous communication; h) the possibility of automating the processes of information and methodological support and organizing the management of educational activities of students and its control. These functions will significantly enrich the linguistic and cultural practice of students, as well as create conditions for the development of the skills of independent learning activities of students, the implementation of pedagogical learning technology in cooperation, and the development of an individual educational trajectory.