The article studies the use of edutainment technologies for foreign languages teaching. Particular attention is paid to the web quest technology as a type of edutainment. Their key features are discussed and investigated. The authors offer recommendations for integrating these technologies in foreign language teaching. Educational and entertainment technologies have a rich potential for foreign language teaching as they develop research skills and “soft” skills necessary for the future professionals. Moreover, web quest is focused on the effective formation of an integral system of universal knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as the experience of independent activity and personal responsibility of students.