The sentence "The teacher has you speaking and listening" is not clear as written and can mean two things: The teacher is requiring you to speak and listen. This could be in a classroom setting, where the teacher is asking you to participate in a discussion or to listen to a lecture. The teacher is encouraging you to speak and listen. This could be in a more informal setting, where the teacher is simply suggesting that you engage in these activities. The meaning of the sentence will depend on the context in which it is used. If the teacher is using a stern tone of voice, then it is more likely that they are requiring you to speak and listen. If the teacher is using a more relaxed tone of voice, then it is more likely that they are encouraging you to speak and listen. Here are some examples of how the sentence could be used in different contexts: In a classroom setting: "The teacher has us speaking and listening in order to improve our communication skills." "The teacher has us speaking and listening so that we can learn from each other." In a more informal setting: "The teacher has me speaking and listening because she knows that I learn best by doing." "The teacher has me speaking and listening because she wants me to be more engaged in the conversation."

This is clear common usage. It means the teacher is successfully conducting the class in a way that has students actively participating. I interpret it as a compliment to the teacher.