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Joining a Gym

These phrases will help you ask the right questions and choose the best plan when joining a gym.

Key Phrases

Voice
Asking about plans · 2 ways to say it

What kind of membership plans do you have?

neutral

Could you tell me about your membership options?

polite
Asking about a trial · 2 ways to say it

Can I try the gym out for a day?

casual

Do you offer a free trial or a day pass?

neutral
Asking about classes · 2 ways to say it

Can I see the class schedule, please?

neutral

US

Could you give me a copy of the class timetable?

polite

UK

Asking about opening hours · 2 ways to say it

How late are you guys open?

casual

Very common informal spoken English.

What are your exact opening hours?

neutral
Asking about busy times · 2 ways to say it

When is the gym usually the most crowded?

casual

What are your busiest times of the day?

neutral
Asking about facilities · 2 ways to say it

Where is the locker room?

casual

US

Could you show me where the changing room is?

polite

UK

Asking about cancelling · 2 ways to say it

How much notice do I need to give to cancel?

neutral

Could you explain your cancellation policy to me?

polite
Joining · 2 ways to say it

I think I'll go with the monthly plan.

casual

I would like to sign up for the basic membership.

neutral

Practice Dialogue

Customer
Hi, I'm looking to join the gym. What kind of plans do you have?
Staff
Welcome! We have a basic monthly plan and an annual one. The annual is cheaper.
Customer
Right. Do you offer a free trial or a day pass first?
Staff
Sure, we can give you a three-day free trial to see if you like it.
Customer
That sounds great. And how late are you guys open?
Staff
We are open until 11 PM on weekdays, and 8 PM on weekends.
Customer
Perfect. Does the basic plan include the group classes?
Staff
Yes, it does. I can give you a copy of the class schedule.
Customer
Awesome. I'll take the free trial for now, if that's okay.
Staff
No problem at all. Let's get you set up.

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