Quote Originally Posted by highlander01 View Post
I found the pronunciation of slippers by filipinos as " sleepers " amusing. By which they meant flip flops. Slippers being something completely different over here......
It's because English language in the Philippines is based on American English. Lots of differences.

For example, I say "elevator" you say "lift"..I say "aluminum" you say "aluminium"..I say "trailer" you say "caravan"..I say "french fries" you say "chips"..I say "chips" you say "crisps"..I say "driver's license" you say "driving license"..I say "vacation" you say "holiday"..and there are more! Check other samples here.. http://www.englishclub.com/vocabular...h-american.htm