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How to join a gym in Italian

At the front desk, say “Vorrei iscrivermi in palestra”, then ask “Quanto costa l’abbonamento?” and “C’è una quota di iscrizione?”. To try it first, ask “Fate una lezione di prova gratuita?”. To leave later, ask “Come si disdice l’abbonamento?” and how much notice you need to give.

Try it · about two minutes

You visit a gym to ask about fees, a taster class and courses, and later find out how to cancel.

Sound on: the receptionist speaks Italian. You choose what to say back, and Frasa tells you why it works.

The conversation

  1. Receptionist

    Come posso aiutarla?

    How can I help you?

    You

    Vorrei iscrivermi in palestra.

    I’d like to join the gym.

  2. Receptionist

    Le interessa un abbonamento mensile o annuale?

    Are you interested in a monthly or a yearly membership?

    You

    Quanto costa l'abbonamento?

    How much is the membership?

  3. Receptionist

    Desidera altro?

    Would you like anything else?

    You

    Fate una lezione di prova gratuita?

    Do you do a free taster class?

  4. Receptionist

    Compili questo modulo, per favore.

    Please fill in this form.

    You

    Dove devo firmare?

    Where do I sign?

  5. Six months later, you’ve moved across town and want to cancel.

    You

    Vorrei disdire l'abbonamento dal mese prossimo.

    I’d like to cancel my membership from next month.

  6. Receptionist

    Deve dare un mese di preavviso.

    You need to give a month’s notice.

    You

    Può mandarmi una conferma scritta?

    Can you send me a written confirmation?

Key phrases

  • Vorrei iscrivermi in palestra.

    I’d like to join the gym.

  • Quanto costa l'abbonamento?

    How much is the membership?

  • C'è una quota di iscrizione?

    Is there a joining fee?

  • Fate una lezione di prova gratuita?

    Do you do a free taster class?

  • Quali corsi vanno bene per chi inizia?

    Which classes are good for beginners?

  • Devo firmare un contratto?

    Do I have to sign a contract?

  • Posso usare un armadietto?

    Can I use a locker?

  • Come si disdice l'abbonamento?

    How do I cancel the membership?

  • Con quanto preavviso devo avvisare?

    How much notice do I have to give?

  • Può mandarmi una conferma scritta?

    Can you send me a written confirmation?

Good to know in Italy

Joining

  1. 1

    Ask for a tour, and a taster class if they offer one.

    Can you show me around the gym?
  2. 2

    Fill in the form, and read the cancellation terms.

  3. 3

    Pay the joining fee, if there is one, and the first month.

Lei at the desk, tu in class

At the desk

Come posso aiutarla?

How can I help you?

In class

Come posso aiutarti?

How can I help you?

Front-desk staff often start with Lei. Instructors and regulars usually switch to tu quickly.

Cancelling

Some gyms sell passes that simply run out. Others, often those with monthly direct debits, need notice to cancel, sometimes in writing. Ask when you join.

Con quanto preavviso devo avvisare?

How much notice do I have to give?

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