Tutored at home by private teachers until he was 16 years old, Christiaan learned geometry, how to make mechanical models and social skills such as playing the lute.
Tutored sa tahanan sa pamamagitan ng pribadong guro hanggang siya ay 16 years old, Christiaan natutunan geometry, kung paano gumawa ng modelo ng makina at panlipunan tulad ng mga kasanayan sa paglalaro ng lute.