What are the functions of て-form verbs? I've noticed that verb conjugations are crucial to understanding basic Japanese sentences, so I've decided to pick up my Japanese studies again starting with conjugations. From my basic knowledge I can see that there are simple past and present tense conjugations and then there are extensive ones such as -られる, but they seem to have a function I can grow to understand. And then there's the て-form which completely goes over my head..I've visited some websites that attempt at explaining its use, but it seems to have many purposes that depend on the final verb. I'd like to hear some non-over complicated explanations from fluent speakers if possible, thank you!