Abstract. The role and importance of motivation and self-management in the process of online language learning is analyzed. The issues of effective organization of students' educational activities, maintaining learning motivation and developing independent learning skills in modern digital education are covered. According to the results of the study, high motivation and developed self-management skills significantly increase the effectiveness of online language learning. The article also scientifically substantiates the importance of internal and external motivation, time management, goal setting and self-control in language learning.