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Hybrid teaching methodologies and globalization have significantly influenced the application of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in academic institutions and professional settings. Research about ESP implementation for creating goal-oriented language learning environments by instructors in EFL contexts remains scarce, especially within Saudi Arabia. Research into instructor perspectives becomes essential because they determine how effective ESP instruction should be structured to support national educational and employment goals. Accordingly, this study examines English instructors' perceptions of ESP's role in creating goal-oriented language learning environments and its impact on language usage among undergraduates. Specifically, it also explores how ESP classes develop context-targeted communication abilities of students through well-designed teaching approaches. In addition, it examines teaching methods and ESP resource utilization together with their influence on students’ real-world language use. A structured questionnaire was distributed to 32 Saudi EFL/ESP instructors to gather data, which was analyzed using SPSS. The findings confirm that creating a goal-oriented environment prepares students for effective language learning and enhances their communication skills in everyday contexts. Data analysis revealed that certain aspects of ESP contribute to establishing such environments, positively affecting undergraduates’ proficiency and learning processes in the EFL context. Moreover, the study highlights specific elements within each aspect of ESP that are instrumental in this process. Participants agreed that maximizing the efficiency of the teaching process is crucial in preparing students to improve language performance and communication skills relevant to target situations in EFL contexts. Based on these findings, the research recommends that ESP teaching should match the professional needs of learners. Finally, further research needs to expand its sample collection to broader institutional and comparative settings beyond the current study.